Community
Northern Berkshire United Way Enters 90th Year Exceeding Fund Drive Goal
A round of applause greeted the number for Northern Berkshire United Way's annual campaign drive: $530,000.
MyCom Federal Credit Union Serving Customers for 70 Years
For 70 years, MyCom Federal Credit Union has been providing services to residents of Berkshire County.
MassDOT: Lanesborough Daytime Paving Operations on Mall Road
Road will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Pittsfield Administrator Tapped for Berkshire Hills Position
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kristen Behnke will leave the school district after more than 20 years.
BRPC Presents Pedestrian, Bike Study in Lenox
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is studying pedestrian and bicycle access opportunities around popular cultural institutions in town.
1Berkshire Celebrates the Berkshires and the Trendsetters
1Berkshire celebrated this year's movers and shakers at the 12th annual Celebrate the Berkshires on Thursday night.
Adams Culvert Project in Limbo Over Federal Funds
Interim Community Development Director Donna Cesan updated the Board of Selectmen on the project Wednesday, saying the town has asked for a budget amendment after the construction costs swelled from the original $2.2 million.
Community Conversations Series to Foster Understanding and Empathy
These conversations will feature insights from individuals with lived experience and experts in the fields of immigration, domestic violence, criminal justice, substance use disorder, housing insecurity and LGBTQ+ issues.
Ellen Kennedy Reflects on Past, Future of BCC Before Retirement
She will retire at the end of the school year after more than 17 years with the college, 14 as president, and looks back on the students, faculty, and campus as a whole with pride.
MassDOT 12th Annual Safe Streets Smart Trips Video Contest
This contest encourages students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across all travel modes to try to decrease pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities
Berkshire County Gold Star Memorial Unveiled in Lenox
The Berkshire County Gold Star Memorial recognizes the 600 families who lost loved ones to conflicts since World War I.
Dottie's Will be Reopening with a Former Employee
He was not only a barista but also worked behind the counter, as server, and recently became shift lead before the closure.
Mass Department of Revenue Cautions Public to Beware of Text Scams
DOR strongly advises recipients to avoid clicking on any links in these messages.
Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports GE Funds For Old, New Business
Councilors were glad to see a long-time and a new company put forward for a total of $700,000 in economic development funds.
Pittsfield Remembers POW/MIA Servicemembers
Local veterans gathered on Friday to honor prisoners of war and service members missing in action, and to underscore efforts to unite them with descendants.
Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' Vote
On Nov. 4, voters in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District will decide whether to take on the $89.5 million local share to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Live/Work Potential in West Stockbridge
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 4 Main St.
Adams Selectmen Weighing Costs of McCann School Project
Town officials are weighing the financial costs of the $17 million McCann Technical School project that will add an estimated 18 cents to the tax rate in its highest year.
North Adams Seeks Christmas Tree Donations for Downtown Holiday Displays
The trees should range from 25 to 30 feet in height.
MassDOT: Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, September 21
Pittsfield Community Development Board OKs Walmart Pick Up Center Expansion
Walmart is closer to gaining approval to convert part of the garden center into an online ordering pickup area.
MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony
The event will run from 10 a.m.-noon. in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation.
Stearns Not Currently Included in Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
Stearns Elementary School was not included in Crosby/Conte planning documents sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Dalton Cable Advisory Comm Emphasizes Stations Need
As the Cable Advisory Commission works to update its contract with Charter Communications, questions have arisen about whether the town can recover the unpaid capital costs from the past four decades.
Massachusetts Joins Northeast Health Collaborative
The group's shared goal is to protect the health, safety and well-being of all residents by providing information based on science, data, and evidence, while working to ensure equitable access to vaccines, medications and services.
Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation Project
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change.
Boba Train Celebrating a Year of Business
The tea shop is located at 47 Railroad St. and serves a variety of drinks and baked goods.
North Adams Urges Water Conservation
City official are encouraging residents to conserve water as the drought conditions were updated last week to Level 2 for the Berkshires.
Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Fundraisers, and More
There are lots of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including festivals, fundraisers, and more.
Marchetti Details Vacancies, New Efforts in Downtown Pittsfield
On Monday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gave an update on the occupancy levels of commercial spaces in the corridor and the city's strategies to recruit and retain local businesses.
