Community
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.
Dalton Voters Unanimously Approve All Articles at Special Town Meeting
Some 53 voters unanimously approved all five articles on the special town meeting warrant on Wednesday.
Pittsfield Parks Commission Backs Pontoosuc Access Plan
The plan proposes 150 feet of live stake planting removal on the 940-foot stretch of shoreline.
Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Gabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with.
Pittsfield Council Continues Fiber Network Hearing
The City Council continued a fiber-optic company's request to build a network in the city's right-of-way after a "confusing" permitting process and complaints from residents.
MassDOT: Pittsfield Paving Operations on First St. and North Street Roundabout
Daytime paving on Thursday, September 18, Friday, September 19, and Monday, September 22, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PopCares to Host 14th Annual Dinner and Auction
The event will take place at The Greylock WORKS, located at 508 State Road in North Adams.
Mount Greylock District OKs Emergency Police Access to Cameras
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee last week agreed to share security camera footage from its three schools with local law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
Greylock School Signage Coming Into Focus; 100 Firms Prequalify
The School Building Committee came to a compromise on a sign for the new Greylock School.
Northern Berkshire School Union Offers Biz Post to Food Service Director
Cory Nicholas was the only applicant for the job, which has been pieced out to district employees and a part-time interim administrator for the past six months.
Driver Seriously Injured in Pittsfield Accident
A woman was taken to Bay State Medical Center on Monday after a rock crashed into the windshield and her car went into a ravine.
Stamford Man Held on Assault Charges
A Stamford man was ordered held in custody pending trial on domestic violence charges.
Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake
This public health advisory impacts all access points to the lake in Pittsfield and Lanesborough.
Dalton Library: More Programming and Accessibility
For the Dalton Free Public Library, a library serves as a welcoming place that supports literacy and, with its new programming, it is achieving just that.
Greylock Thunder Donates New LED Stadium Lights to Russell Field
There will be a "Lighting of the field" ceremony and a subsequent night game on Sept. 19 at 7pm.
Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Benefit Concert
The stage will feature: The Wanda Houston Band, Billy Keane, Jackson DuCharme, Natalia Bernal and Jason Ennis.
Pittsfield Council OKs Short-Term Rental Regulations
Last week, the City Council approved a zoning amendment that allows the operation of short-term rentals and a licensing process.
Cheshire Thickly Settled Areas Approved for Speed Limit Decrease
The Select Board approved lowering the speed limit on a number of streets with denser neighborhoods.
Lenox and Stockbridge Exploring Expanded Pedestrian and Bicycle Network
Lenox and Stockbridge Exploring Expanded Pedestrian and Bicycle Network. Open House Scheduled for Sept. 17.
Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant Awardees
The Pittsfield Cultural Council celebrated its 2025 grant awardees at Zucchini's last week.
MassDOT: Becket, Lee Tree Trimming on I-90 Westbound
Lane closures will be in effect Tuesday, September 16, through Friday, September 19, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mount Greylock District Joins Neighbors in Looking at Collaboration
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday agreed to talk with neighboring school districts about finding ways to cooperate with one another.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield
Van der Valk says the company's business model is ‘good stuff cheap’. The store sells discounted items that can be found in major retail stores.
Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign
Berkshire United Way kicked off its annual campaign focusing on early childhood education as a key economic driver for the community.
MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips
Hunting is a safe activity and non-hunters should feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year.
Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around Tanglewood
Community members, particularly residents and neighbors of those areas, are invited to learn more about the recent planning efforts at an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Lenox Town Hall auditorium.
Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions
The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.
Lanesborough Employee Charged in N.Y. Embezzlement
In late June, the town's administrative assistant was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $325,000 from a New York business.
Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield
Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city while also taking pride in themselves.
