Community
Musical Theatre with Storytelling at the Adams Free Library
This program will mark the official close of the 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library!
Williamstown's Diversity Panel Mulls Independence From Select Board
The Select Board at its July 28 meeting stopped short of adopting the full updated charge pitched by the members of READI.
MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 10
2nd Street and The Foundry to Present 'RECLAIM'
Three performances of original theater to be held Aug. 18 and 19
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 11-15
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
NBT Bank Donates to North Adams Public School Book Initiative
NBT Bank's North Adams branch manager, Al Bedini Jr., presented the check to Burnett and stated that it's important to support their community.
West Nile Isolations Could Trigger Mosquito Spraying in Pittsfield
If there is a consecutive WNV isolation in the same area, the threshold for spraying application is reached.
Clark Art Talk Explores Beauty of its Granite Walls
Bud Wobus, an emeritus professor of geology, believes the natural beauty of the red granite walls outside the Clark is as much a work of art as anything hanging on the walls inside.
Chicken BBQ to Benefit Dalton Fire Department, Church Fund
In addition to chicken, the menu will include corn on the cob, potato salad, watermelon, brownies and beverages.
Girls Unity Squad Seeks To Inspire Next Gen of Girls
The Girls Unity Squad has been cultivating a safe, inclusive space for young minority girls for nearly two years and it is looking for new members.
The Well Restaurant & Bar has New Owners
Four friends who have worked together previously decided to buy Main Street eatery a month ago to keep open a local hotspot.
North Adams Fire Sends One to Hospital
The blaze moved quickly through the house and into the attic causing extensive damage.
No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
Only the Cape Cod Region is experiencing a drought.
Ways to Cool Off this Summer
Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer.
Upcoming Customer Assistance Events Hosted by National Grid
National Grid is here to help with a series of Customer Assistance Events to provide customers with options to manage their energy bills and ways to save money
Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete
Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again
Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project
More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Pittsfield
The City of Pittsfield has a confirmed isolation on outer West Street (Lillybrook).
Friday Front Porch Feature: An Attractive Energy-Efficient Home
This 2020 home has four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and a two-car garage. It is 2,318 square feet on 0.35 acres.
NBT Bank Welcomes New North Adams Branch Manager
Bedini has 37 years of banking experience. Most recently, he served as assistant branch manager with Greylock Federal Credit Union. Prior to that he held roles with TD Bank and MountainOne Bank.
Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Downtown Pittsfield Cleanliness
Now in its eighth week, the Pearl Ambassador Program is already making a visible impact. The program has funding to continue through October.
Former CYC in Pittsfield Demolished
Last summer, the Historical Commission voted to issue a demolition delay on the property, but it was withdrawn in the fall.
Eagle Mill Awarded Low-income Housing Tax Credits
Currently in phase II, the new construction project adjacent to Eagle Mill Phase I is a mill conversion project now underway in Lee.
Williamstown Fin Comm Discusses Soaring Health Insurance Cost
After a second straight year of hefty increases in the cost of health insurance under the Berkshire Health Group umbrella, the Williamstown Finance Committee is discussing the need for cost containment for the joint insurance purchase group.
Pittsfield Cemetery Requests Green Burial Regulations
About 150 communities in the state allow green burials, and Dalton recently approved them at Ashuelot Cemetery.
Central Berkshire Schools Summer Meal Program Feeds Hundreds
In the month of July alone, the district served 11,410 meals to families with children under 18, said John Tranfaglia, food service director.
Dalton Assistant Fired Over Letter Secures Unemployment
According to an unemployment hearing officer, the letter resulting in the termination of the Select Board's former executive assistant doesn't appear to be confidential.
Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and More
Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.
Berkshire Bank Becoming Beacon Bank
Berkshire Bank's changing its name once its merger with Brookline Bancorp Inc. of Boston is finalized this year.
