Community
Friday Front Porch Feature: Millennium House in Williamstown
This home, built in 2001, features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage. It has 1,540 square feet and 0.55-acres. The price of the house is set at $569,000.
Mount Greylock School Committee OKs Changes in Cultural Exchange
Mount Greylock Regional School Committee approved some changes to the cultural exchange program.
Adams Selectmen Appoint Library Director as Interim Administrator
Library Director Holli Jayko will have her responsibilities expanded to take on the administration role for at least the next couple of months. She will receive a stipend of $1,500 a week.
Berkshire Museum Announces New Chief Development Officer
Eastman is set to start at the museum on Monday, Aug. 18.
Brien Center Hires Ethics and Compliance Officer
Guner brings to the role over 20 years of experience spanning child welfare, developmental psychology, and higher education. Her career began in the nonprofit sector, where she dedicated 15 years to improving outcomes for children and families, rising through the ranks from direct care staff to clinician and ultimately to Director of Quality Improvement.
Pittsfield Council Continues Camping Regs, Files OML Complaints
A failed motion to continue Tuesday's City Council meeting past 10 p.m. meant the controversial "Camping on Public Property" ordinance was pushed to another date.
Lanesborough Seeking $2.5M From State for Public Safety Building
On Monday, the Select Board agreed to send a request to State Senator Paul Mark and State Rep. John Barrett III for the additional funds. In 2022, the effort was allocated $1 million in state bonds.
North Adams Mayor Updates Council on Bridges
Mayor Jennifer Macksey clarified the two diverse projects for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the expectation of the Brown Street bridge being repaired.
Weekend Outlook: Plays, Festivals, and More
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including plays, festivals, and more.
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Awards Scholarships
The scholarships are awarded to qualifying seniors at select schools in the Berkshires who are planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or trade school program.
NAPL: The Bigfoot and UFO Connection
Wednesday, August 20 at 6PM at the North Adams Public Library
State Rep. Davis Emphasizes Collaboration Through Uncertain Future
Residents' questions reflected their perceptions of an ominous future, with concerns surrounding the costs of health care and infrastructure, funding cuts, affordable housing, immigration, environmental and climate issues, and other pressing issues.
Clarksburg School Sees Rise in Grant Funding
Clarksburg also got a boost in a Student Opportunity Act grant Barnes applied for in June. Only select districts were allowed to apply for an extra year of the original two-year grant.
Three Berkshire Towns Get Internet Grants
Nine municipalities, including three in the Berkshires, are sharing $555,747 in grant funding to improve internet accessibility for residents.
Williamstown's Johnson Stepping Down from Select Board
Jeffrey Johnson announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his seat on the Select Board.
The Hidden Toll: When Poverty Undermines Mental Health
Mental health is not shaped in a vacuum. It is built, or broken, by our environment. When basic needs go unmet, emotional health unravels.
Half-Million Unpaid Mall Bills Could Fall on Lanesborough Taxpayers
The Select Board has agreed to an executive session with the road district and Finance Committee, if possible, to discuss how they will account for more than $500,000 missing from the approved fiscal 2026 budget.
CRA'S Annual Crane Paper Sale: Aug. 15 - Aug. 16
The event will offer deeply discounted cards, envelopes, holiday sets, invitations, announcements and more.
Four Possible Candidates for Adams Administrator
Search consultant Richard White of Groux-White Consulting LLC of Lexington told the board during a recorded meeting last week that it's been a slow process since the job was advertised on July 18.
Lt. Governor Tours Innovation Center, Talks State Investment
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured the Berkshire Innovation Center on Tuesday for a look at Pittsfield's technology sector and the future of William Stanley Business Park.
Dalton Select Board Back at Senior Center
Residents raised concerns regarding the accessibility of Town Hall following the board's July decision to move its meetings back to the Callahan Room on a trial basis.
Pittsfield Health Board Supports Community EMS Program
The program aims to fill gaps in health-care access by delivering preventative, non-emergent, and post-crisis care, basically wherever a person is comfortable.
Pittsfield Camping Ordinance Sparks OML Complaint
Several City Councilors are alleged to have violated the Open Meeting Law by speaking about the controversial camping ban proposal during a community event.
Man Drowned at Camp Halfmoon
Perez was transferred to Fairview Hospital and then transferred via a medical flight to Hartford Hospital. Perez was pronounced deceased early Monday, Aug. 11.
NAPL: The People of North Adams
Saturday, August 16 at 11AM at the North Adams Public Library
Friends of the North Adams Public Library Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Members of the Friends and those who have benefited from programs provided by the Friends are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
BRTA Board Sees Open Meeting Law Complaint
The BRTA Advisory Board is reforming its search for a new administrator after an Open Meeting Law complaint.
Aggie Commissioner Stresses Food Access During Berkshires Tour
One of the barriers contributing to food insecurity in the Berkshires is transportation to local nutritious food because of the distribution channels or food access points, the commissioner said.
Jack Downing, Longtime Head of Soldier On, Dies at 82
John "Jack" Downing Jr., the driving force behind Soldier On, died Saturday at home at the age of 82.
Adams Home Bakery Preparing for Business
The Wildflour Cottage, owned by Sarah Slick, will be offering baked goods like bagels, muffins, bread bowls and more.
