Community
Local Kid Starts Small Business to Save up for a Car
A local boy is selling a walking aid to earn money for some wheels.
Pittsfield Police Arrest Suspect in Bank Robbery Incident
James Scales IV, 38, allegedly passed a note to a teller, brandished a knife, and fled the bank with some cash.
Pittsfield Co-op Hires South Street Assistant Branch Manager
Pittsfield Co-operative Bank has hired Felicia Sayers as assistant branch manager of its South Street location.
Williamstown Housing Trust Agrees on More Money for Subdivision Infrastructure
The board of the town's Affordable Housing Trust on Wednesday decided to reallocate previously committed funds for a subdivision off Summer Street in order to keep the project on track.
Nature Conservancy Welcomes Hikers to New Washington Trail
The Nature Conservancy created a trail along Coles Brook with the property's history in mind.
Pittsfield Releases First Cultural Plan
Arts are in the genetic makeup of Pittsfield, and now the city has a formal plan to support creatives and restore civic pride.
Adams Community Bank Forms Treasury Management Department
Adams Community Bank has formed a new Treasury Management Department.
Construct Marks 'Strong' Fiscal Year, Remembers Late President
Supporting more than 1,750 Southern Berkshire households last year, Construct credits the work of many hands.
Pittsfield Street Work Scheduled July 21-25
City Hall has released a list of street improvements that are scheduled to be undertaken from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25.
BRTA Conducting Customer Survey
We invite anyone or any agency to participate in this survey to provide feedback about the BRTA and transit in the Berkshires.
Great Barrington Celebrates Unveiling of Du Bois Sculpture
The town celebrated the unveiling of the W.E.B Du Bois monument at Mason Library on Saturday with speakers, singers, dancers and ice cream.
Berkshire Flyer Passenger Service Suspended
WNYT reported this week that service would be suspended until January.
Man Drowned in Becket Quarry
A man drowned Friday in Becket Quarry; his remains were recovered on Saturday.
New Exhibit Looks to Past, Future at Jacob's Pillow
With the opening of the new Doris Duke Theatre last week, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is using its new space to host exhibits that explore the festival's past and look to its future.
Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff Members, Promotions
Berkshire Community College has added two new staff members and made two promotions.
NAMI Berkshires Holds Youth Mental Wellness Fair
NAMI Berkshire County held its first ever Youth Mental Health Wellness Fair on July 12 at the Common, in conjunction with Roots Risings' Pittsfield Farmers Market.
Wahconah Park Grandstand Staged for Demolition
After a quarter century of hosting baseball fans, demolition is planned for the Wahconah Park grandstand to make way for the ballpark's future.
Governor Names New Massachusetts Environmental Police Colonel
John Monaghan brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience to the Environmental Police
Dalton Wants Berkshire Concrete's Unauthorized Dig Site Fully Covered
Officials from the Select Board and Planning Board agree that parcel No. 105-16 should be fully mitigated.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic Simmons Cottage
Are you looking for a charming cottage to spend your days in? Then this is the house for you.
MassDOT Schedules Work on MassPike
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be performing overnight and daytime milling, paving, bridge repair, and bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound.
Dalton Select Board Moving Back to Town Hall
After four years, a pandemic, and renovations to Town Hall, the Select Board is meeting again in the Callahan Room on a trial basis.
Freeman Center Welcomes New Board Members
The Elizabeth Freeman Center has welcomed Myla Franklin, Laurie Gallagher, Chris MacBeth and Tess Sorrentino to its board of directors.
54th Infantry Mural Will Be Permanent in Pittsfield's Durant Park
A mural honoring Black city residents who fought in the Civil War will be a permanent fixture at Durant Park.
Adams Code Enforcement Officer Has to Doff One of Many Hats
The town has a code enforcement officer but at the expense of shorting itself on Board of Health members.
St. Joseph's Polish Picnic Set Sunday
The annual St. Joseph's Polish Picnic will be serving up thousands of pierogies and gallons of kapusta this Sunday.
Bidwell Museum Holding Roadshow Summer Fundraiser
The Bidwell House Museum announced the details of its annual summer fundraising party to be held on Friday, July 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Museum.
Pittsfield Sues PathogenX for Repayment of GE Funds
The city is suing a medical waste company for repayment of GE Economic Development funds.
Pittsfield Rally Wages 'Good Trouble' Against Trump Administration
Community members made "good trouble" at Park Square on Thursday in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Training for Public Safety Officials
Fire, police, and emergency medical professionals in Berkshire County are invited to a hands-on training on lithium-ion battery fire response hosted by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority.
