Community
Nominations Open For BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
North Adams Council OKs Affordable Housing Trust
The City Council on Tuesday gave final approval to creating an affordable housing trust and adopted a state law that would allow the city greater control over certain funds.
Pittsfield Council OKs Walmart Expansion, Warns of Parking Lot Conditions
The company requested to amend its site plan by converting about 1,600 square feet of the Pittsfield garden center, which is planned to be enclosed for an online ordering pickup center. As part of a nationwide effort, the store will undergo remodeling.
WCMA Hosts community Forum on Mass Timber Structure of New Museum Building Project
As the first purpose-built home for the Williams College Museum of Art takes shape, this forum invites students, faculty, professionals, and the wider community to learn about design and engineering innovations driving the project forward.
Alison Felix Remembered at Drury High School
The Drury High School girls soccer community came together Saturday morning to remember Alison Felix, a multi-sport standout and member of the school’s Class of 2020 who died last December in an automobile accident.
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Oct. 14-17
Water mains will continue to be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. This biannual process occurs twice a year, typically in the spring and the fall.
New Mount Greylock Handbook Outlines Restorative Practices for Discipline
In conjunction with consultants from the Chicago-based non-profit The Equity Imperative, the district last year began a process of categorizing "disruptive or harmful behavior," outlining the district’s responses and specifying how families will be notified.
North Adams Council Will Wait for Outcome of Nip Bottle Program
A privately sponsored redemption initiative for nip bottles has the Public Safety Committee postponing any recommendations on a ban.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 14-17
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
BCC Names Two to Board of Trustees
The board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts.
Northern Berkshire Housing Resource Fair
This event is free and open to all in the Northern Berkshire area.
Community Pitches in on CRA Gym Renovation
New "Dan McMahon Court" to Open in November
Rare297 Bringing Fine Dining Experience for a Year
Rare297 has been open for a year delivering fine dining in the heart of the downtown.
Pittsfield School Building Committee Preps for Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study
Last week, members mapped out a path forward as the city approaches a possible feasibility study for a rebuild of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School on the West Street site.
Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable Work
An art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.
Frightastic Halloween Event for Adults
For those who dare, here are some of the haunted attractions this season. Leave your kids at home and crawl through the area's scariest haunted events.
Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn Demonstration
Students from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration.
RMV Announces Driver's Education to Transition Back to In-Person Format
Research supports that in-person learning fosters better engagement and learning outcomes
'No Kings 2.0' Will Likely Draw Thousands to Berkshire County
Rallies are planned across the nation on Oct. 18 to protest actions by the Trump administration.
Pittsfield ConCom Mulls Pontoosuc Access Plan
Conversation about balancing bank stabilization with shoreline access at Pontoosuc Lake Park continues.
Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore
For three decades, Delores Moore has been educating the next generation and preparing them to fly to their next journey.
Second Drop Farm Opens Cafe After Years of Work
The family-owned farm was purchased in 2020, and the Elliots had planned to open a cafe soon after but pandemic made it harder to do so they decided to focus on the farm.
UCP of Western Mass to Celebrate National White Cane Day
This annual observance recognizes the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion.
Berkshire Arts & Tech School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Berkshire Arts and Technology Public Charter School was filled with dancing, vibrant colors, and a conversation with state Rep. Carlos González to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home With a Private Getaway
Are you looking for a home that doubles as a vacation getaway? Then this is the house for you.
MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Repairs and Lane Closures on I-90
Lane closures in place Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 17
Weekend Outlook: Spooky Pumpkin Fun
Check out the events happening this weekend including pumpkin fun, festivals, and spooky nights.
Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded $276K
The Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership was awarded $276,000 through the Housatonic Valley Association.
Learn How to Stay Safe on the Internet: A Free Community Event
This event will take place at the Parish Hall at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 342 Tunnel St, Readsboro. The program is free and open to the public.
Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw Violation
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
