Dalton to Talk Roundabout, Designs for Dalton Division Road

The Select Board will discuss at it's next meeting whether to reconsider its preferred option for the preliminary designs of Dalton Division Road.

Trump Elected 47th US President

On Wednesday morning, some woke up with a sense of victory and others with a sense of fear.

West Stockbridge Daytime Tree Removal Operations

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.?

Junior Marketers: Ioka Valley Farm

This month, students depicted life at the four-generation family-owned and operated Ioka Valley Farm at 3475 Hancock Road, specifically highlighting its winter season when they sell Christmas trees.

West Stockbridge Awarded Complete Streets Funding

The project includes the relocation of a crosswalk, the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improvement at the intersection for drivers by building permanent bollards to better direct turns.

Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

Dinner is $15.00 per person, take out only with noon to 1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.

Leigh Davis Will Represent the Third Berkshire District

With a handful of precincts not yet reporting, Davis was leading opponent Marybeth Mitts by 12,603 votes to 9,480, winning 55.5 percent of the vote at as the clock struck midnight.

Berkshires, State Return Incumbents & Pass MCAS Question

Massachusetts voters sent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren back to Capitol Hill.

Dalton, Other Communities See High, Peaceful Turnout

Of the town's 5,000 registered voters, about 1,600 voted by mail, about 500 voted early in person, and so far about 1,500 had voted on Tuesday.

High Turnout as Williamstown Passes Local Tax Exemption

That question to create a tax exemption to the Community Preservatoin Act passed by a margin of 2,177-977.

Dalton Fire District To Review ADU Implications on Water Rates

There is uncertainty surrounding implications accessory dwelling units will have on the water and sewer rates.

BRPC to Present Draft Safety Action Plan

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) has been developing the STEPS Initiative: the Safe Travel and Equity Plan for our Streets and will be releasing the draft Action Plan for public review and comment on Nov. 4, 2024.

Berkshires to Vote for President, State Ballot Questions

Voters will hit the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president and state and federal officials and decide ballot questions.

Phoebe Jordan Cast Historic Vote 104 Years Ago

Phoebe Jordan awoke in the wee hours 104 years ago, lit a lantern and set out on the 2 1/2-mile walk down the dirt road from her farm to the school house to vote.

Williams College Addressing New Bias Incidents

The recent incidents appear to be targeting both Jewish and Black students at the school.

Pittsfield Car Crash Knocks Radio Stations Off Air

A police pursuit that ended in a crash reportedly cut power temporarily to four local radio stations on Monday.

North Adams Christmas Trees Installed for 2024

The two downtown Christmas trees were delivered and set up Monday, kicking off the holiday season in the city.

Talk Slated on Growth of North Adams Art Community

Gallery North will host a talk by artist and developer Eric Rudd on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Pittsfield BOH Condemns Two Homes

He explained that the city provides potential buyers with a vacant buildings list but, unfortunately, people usually walk away because of their condition.

Lee Man Killed in Single-Car Accident

The section of Division Street from Alford Road to Christian Hill was closed for four hours while investigators were on scene.

Mass Wildland Fires Spiked in October

Caution Urged as High Outdoor Fire Risk Continues Today

Louison House Celebrates Growth, Programs at Annual Meeting

In the last year alone, it's provided more than 600 people with housing assistance, assisted nearly 100 in securing housing, and distributed $10 BRTA bus passes to more than 400 people to help them get to housing or income-related appointments.

Dalton Officials Sign Off on Bardin Land Sale

During last week's Select Board meeting, members signed the property's deed to Thomas and Esther Balardini for $150,000.

Question 2: Is MCAS a Tool or Barrier?

Those who oppose the removal of MCAS as a graduation requirement fear it will stunt accountability while supporters feel it bogs students down.

Pittsfield Announces Trash/Recycling Bin Disposal Opportunities

Residents will have two opportunities to dispose of their old trash and recycling containers as the new toter system rolls out.

Sponsors of Mass Save Grant to Support Energy Efficiency Education

Community Education Grant supports equitable access to and awareness of energy efficiency programs

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Berkshire Bounty

The collaboration will enhance the effort to recover and distribute fresh, nutritious food to individuals and families county-wide.

Ribbon Cut on Springside Pond as 'A Place for Everyone'

Three Injured in Pittsfield Halloweentime Shootings

Three city residents sustained gunshot wounds while in the larger downtown area this week.

Becket Overnight Low Speed Lane Closures

Monday, Nov. 4, through the morning of Friday, Nov. 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.