Community
BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's Retirement
The event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fundraise to support BEAT.
Cheshire Interim Police Chief Refuses Stipend
Retired Police Chief Timothy Garner has agreed to fill in as the interim police chief for the town at no cost.
New Housing Units Planned for Historic North Street Site
Allegrone Companies asking the city for a tax increment exemption for affordable housing units on North Street.
North Adams Fatal Fire Deemed Arson; Son Facing Murder Charges
Monday's fatal fire has been deemed an arson and the son of the victims has been arrested in their deaths.
Pittsfield Firefighters Gunn, Mazzeo Commended for Meritorious Conduct
Two city firefighters were among the 170 from throughout the state recognized on Tuesday for valor and meritorious conduct at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.
Pittsfield Council to Vote on Crosby/Conte Feasibility Contract
The City Council will take a vote on the Crosby/Conte feasibility study agreement on Tuesday.
Adams Expands Holly Days Celebration
This event is free and open to the public.
MOTT Awards Matching Destination Development Grant to Ventfort Hall
These funds will be used for the restoration of the salon including the parquet floor with the Greek Key inlaid border, as well as restoring Sarah Morgan's 1895 Rosewood Steinway piano, and plaster restoration materials and training so our staff and volunteers can do the work in-house.
Bennington College Hosts Talk on New Plastics Crisis Book
At the Bennington College event, Enck will be joined in conversation by Bennington College faculty member David Bond, followed by an audience Q&A and book-signing reception.
Elks, Ocean State Donate 22 Coats to Local Veterans
Elks Lodge 487 teamed up with Ocean State Job Lots for a second year to provide winter coats to veterans in need.
State Fire Marshal: Put Fire Safety on the Menu this Thanksgiving
More Residential Fires Take Place on Thanksgiving Than Any Other Day
Williamstown Bans SGAR Rodenticides on Town Property
The town officials last week announced a policy restricting the use on town property of a type of rodenticide that has been linked to die-off of non-rodent wildlife.
Thanksgiving Angels Makes Thanksgiving Accessible for Everyone
Food insecurity is rising; however, the Thanksgiving Angels are growing alongside it.
Two Dead in Fatal North Adams Fire
Two people died in Monday morning's fire on Francis Avenue.
Habitat For Humanity Holiday Match Challenge
Every gift made during this year's Home for the Holidays campaign will go twice as far in helping local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
Santa Will Be Calling Pittsfield Children This Holiday Season
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be calling Pittsfield children to ask them what they want for Christmas.
Winterlights Returns for the Holidays at Naumkeag
Tickets are on sale now.
Vadnais CRL Documentary in Stamford
The program, sponsored by the Stamford Community Library, chronicles the origin and growth of the Center for Resourceful Living, 1975-80, at then North Adams State College (now Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts).
Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling and Waste Reduction Grants
Supports 280 Municipal and Regional Programs Across Massachusetts
BRPC Forms Search Committee to Replace Retiring Director
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will be seeking a new executive director as Thomas Matuszko plans to retire in March.
Stairs Proposed to Increase Access on Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline
The city plans to ensure access along the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake Park with stairs funded by the Community Preservation Act.
Pittsfield Schools Falling Behind on Attendance
Pittsfield Public Schools' "scary" attendance rates fall below the state average, and the district is trying to determine the root causes so they can be addressed.
Williamstown's READI Committee Talks About Town Budget Priorities
The town's diversity committee last week discussed how it might advocate for directing more municipal spending toward social services.
Market 32, Price Chopper Donate to St. Peter's Hospital ALS Regional Center
Funds raised at annual trade partner golf outing brings cumulative total to over $1 million
Pittsfield Zoning Board OKs Bousquet Campground
The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved special permits for Bousquet's year-round micro cabin and RV lodging proposal.
State Receives Perfect Score Three Years in a Row from Federal Pipeline Safety Agency
The performance of the DPU's Pipeline Safety Division has improved dramatically since the Merrimack Valley incident
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Reopens Homeownership Opportunity
Families who previously began the process are encouraged to complete their paperwork, and new applicants are welcome to start by calling the Homebuyer Services Team
North Berkshire Secondary Schools Study Group Hones RFP to Find Consultant
The Northern Berkshire Secondary Sustainability task force Tuesday finalized the objectives it wants addressed in a study it plans to commission this winter.
Hoosac Valley Recognizes Award-Winning Educators
Hoosac Valley Regional School District officials have made a point of recognizing the achievements of their students at School Committee meetings — but on Monday, it was the instructors' turn.
Cheshire Community House Boilers to Be Repaired
The aging boilers in the Community House will be repaired until a new system can be completed.
