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Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring to Alter Bus, Bell Times
If the School Committee decides to proceed with the middle school restructuring in the fall, students will see changes in bus schedules and, in turn, bell schedules.
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center Focuses on Mindful Growth After Busy Fall Season
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center Executive Director Daniel Doyle gave the Selectmen an update Wednesday night.
Mass MoCA Welcomes New Tenant, Hosts Route 2 Study Reveal
The museum will host the recommendations for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the surrounding area. This will be on Friday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. in the swing space and is open to the public.
Companion Corner: Millie at No Paws Left Behind
There is a quiet dog at No Paws Left Behind looking for her forever home.
Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below.
Pittsfield Snow Clearing During First Storm Went Well, DPW Says
At least half a foot of snow was dumped on Pittsfield during Tuesday's storm, and plowing went fairly smoothly, according to the DPW commissioner.
Lanesborough Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey
The survey is open to both residents and visitors until Dec. 12.
Weekend Outlook: Jolly Holiday
Check out the activities happening this weekend around the county including many holiday-themed events like Santa meet and greets, and some Christmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.
Pittsfield Announces New Energy Program Rates
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Pittsfield Community Choice Power Supply Program's standard product, which meets Massachusetts Renewable Energy Requirement (MA Req) of 69.1 percent, will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh.
Dalton Historical Seeks Participants for Oral History Project
The Historical Commission is interested in participating in the Housatonic Oral History Program to collect, preserve and share the personal stories and memories of local residents.
North Adams Schools' Food Service Being Spotlighted by DESE
The public schools' food service department is being featured in a video by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Fashion, Fur, Fun at Williamstown Holiday Walk This Weekend
From couture to canines and from crochet to carols, Williamstown Holiday Walk has you covered if you want to get into the spirit of the season this weekend.
New Universally Accessible Sheffield Trail To Be Highlighted on Guided Walk
Join guides Elia Delmolino and Neal Chamberlain to experience this new recreational opportunity.
National Grid Hosts Customer Assistance Events In The Berkshires
As colder weather sets in, these events are designed to help customers manage winter energy bills and explore cost-saving programs.
Berkshire Mall Owners Offer Lanesborough Money to Dissolve Baker Hill Road District
The Berkshire Mall owners have offered the town a $1.25 million loan to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District, while the road district wants to take the property by eminent domain and says Target is on board.
Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Online Auction
The auction will be held online from Dec. 1, through Dec. 12.
Drury High School Announces Winners Of John And Abigail Adams Scholarship
This merit-based award grants recipients a tuition credit for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study at any Massachusetts state college or university.
BCArc Announced Supervisor Promotion
Lassalle will oversee programs in Westfield, Southwick, Southampton, and Russell.
Pittsfield Council OKs $1M in Economic Development Funds for BIC, Myrias
The City Council unanimously approved a total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to expand the Berkshire Innovation Center and add a new company.
Clarksburg Board OKs Water District Grant Agreement
The funds will be used toward engineering and upgrading of the 45-year-old public water system. However, the municipal grants must the accepted and administered by the town.
Thanksgiving Dinners, Donations Delivered by Local Groups
Some 115 dinners were picked up or delivered in the days before Christmas through the city's Veterans Services Office and police.
Berkshire Bounty Conducts Crowdfunding Campaign
Despite considerable challenges, Berkshire Bounty continues to make strides in mitigating food insecurity.
Pittsfield Queries Community Before Master Plan Update
The plan was last updated in 2009, and Pittsfield has engaged VHB engineering firm for a yearlong process of bringing it to the 2020s and beyond.
Eviction Sealing Information Session at the Pittsfield Athenaeum
Community Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services annually to over 700 low- income and elderly residents of Berkshire County.
Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours for Parents, Infants
Participants should meet at the Clarkâs main admissions desk.
Williamstown Fire District Prepping for Transition to New Station
The Prudential Committee last week took the first step in selling off the current fire station property on Water Street.
Pittsfield Health Board Asked to Support Peaker Plant Decarbonization
The Berkshire Environmental Action Team is seeking letter support from the Board of Health on peaker plants and the need to decarbonize them.
Berkshires' First Snowstorm Could Bring Nearly a Foot of Snow
The first significant snowstorm of the season is expected on Tuesday, with heavy snowfall forecast across Western Massachusetts.
MassDOT: South County Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Monday, December 1
North Adams Tree Lighting Remembers Passed Community Members
Lights shimmered down Main Street on Wednesday as the city marked the start of the holiday season with its tree lightings.
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