Community
Cheshire Fire Department's New Truck In-Service
On Wednesday night, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel gathered outside the Cheshire Community House to retire the 2001 front-line piece and put their brand-new E-One custom pumper into service.
Williamstown's Purple Valley Trails Hosts Grand Opening Sunday
The PVT network will be celebrated on Sunday when the alliance hosts a grand opening celebration at the Berlin Mountain Trail Head on Berlin Road.
DA Warns Public After Gym Thefts and Check Fraud
Members of the crime ring are breaking into parked, often unlocked, cars at these locations and stealing wallets and other personal items.
Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.
Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025
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BFAIR Launch Coat and Boot Drive for Local Veterans
This initiative supports the North Adams Veterans' Services Office, which identified warm outerwear and footwear as a critical need.
Lenox Names New Police Chief
Chief Smith has 11 years of experience as a municipal police chief. For the past 10 years, he has been the Chief of Police for North Brookfield, developing and managing budgets, capital requests, grants, collective bargaining agreements and focusing on officer wellness, recruitment and retention.
Williamstown Board of Health Recognizes Stuebner, Discusses Needs Assessment
The incoming chair of the Board of Health opened Wednesday morning's meeting by talking about the "great loss being felt on our board."
Centennial Committee Gives Adams $85K for Anthony Monument Care
Chair John Duval last week said the check for $84,667.62 was sent to the town treasurer from Edmund St. John III.
Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt 2025
The annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt, a traditional and popular feature that kicks off Fall Foliage Festival Week starts Saturday, Sept 27.
MCLA Physics Department to Host U.S. Department of Energy Physicist
This talk is funded by the American Institute of Physics Foundation's TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant.
South Williamstown Community Association-Repair Cafe
Repair Café is a free kid and family-friendly event, although donations are gladly accepted, they are not required. There will be refreshments.
Companion Corner: Keekster at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Keekster is a 12-year-old dilute calico who was given to the shelter over a month ago because she wasn't getting along well in her last home.
North Adams Group Launches Nip Bottle Return Pilot Program
The group is launching a pilot program that will offer a 5-cent refund for each clean nip bottle returned to BFAIR's redemption center, starting Nov. 1, and continuing as long as funding permits.
Israel Frees Sheffield Men Detained on Gaza Aid Flotilla
Two Sheffield natives detained by Israeli forces while trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza have been released.
Berkshire Briefs: Oct. 8
Some municipal decisions and development updates from across the Berkshires, at a glance.
Wicked Strange New England With Jeff Belanger
Books will be available for sale and signing.
Pittsfield Mulling Snow Removal Well Before First Storm
The Department of Public Works is responsible for keeping roads, sidewalks, and critical public spaces safe, passable, and accessible during winter storms. Pittsfield is divided into 30-32 neighborhood quadrants, which are cleared by contractors, and the highway crew covers the main roads in 12-hour shifts.
Gov. Healey Releases Dashboard Detailing Federal Cuts
On Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey's administration released an updated dashboard detailing the impact of federal funding cuts on the state over the next several fiscal years.
Governor Healey Proclaims Oct. 5-11 Fire Prevention Week
2025 Theme Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished Alum
Two local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards.
Lenox Library Association Announces 30th Annual Book Sale
The sale will offer more than 8,000 books in 30 categories; all donated from area homes and most in like-new condition.
North Adams Lions Club Hosts Pantry and Personal Item Drive
The drive will benefit the Al Nelson Friendship Center Pantry and runs through Oct. 17, 2025.
North Adams Glamping Resort Switches to Wellness With Special Permit
It took several attempts, but the Planning Board on Monday approved a new special permit for a camping resort on Notch Road.
Dalton Cultural Council Needs Members
The council aims to improve residents' quality of life by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
Sheffield Men Detained on Gaza Aid Flotilla
Two Sheffield natives have been detained by Israeli forces while trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
MassDot Advisory: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, Oct. 5
Man Killed in Motorcycle-Moose Collision on Route 7
On Thursday, Oct. 2, at 10:17pm a 911 call was placed reporting a motorcycle collision on Route 7 between the Great Barrington Recycling Center and the Monument Mountain Trustees Reservation parking lot.
Williamstown Youth Center Children Create Scarecrows for Town Decor
Children at the Williams Youth Center last week decorated scarecrows that will be showcased around the town this season.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 6-10
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
