Community
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.
Berkshire Habitat ReStore Closing Its Doors
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced last week that it will closing the ReStore on Hubbard Avenue at the end of August because it is no longer profitable.
Beatles Benefit Concert for AYJ Fund
Octopus Garden will perform a benefit concert of Beatles music for the AYJ Fund.
Weekend Outlook: Picnics & Beach Parties
Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including live music, dance parties, train rides, and more.
Springfield Diocese Names New Assistant Director of Development
Wilbraham resident Christine Peyman has been named the new assistant director of development for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield.
Dalton Board Sets Salary Range for Town Manager Position
As the town moves forward in its search for a new town manager, the Select Board voted to increase its salary range for the position.
Mount Greylock School Committee Moves Toward Appointing Superintendent
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee is poised to name interim Superintendent Joseph Bergeron as the full-time superintendent of the three-school, K-12 district.
Williamstown Select Board Discusses Plans of Action
Shana Dixon noted that the comprehensive plan, titled "Envisioning Williamstown 2035," is just one tool at the board's disposal.
The Classical Beat: Tanglewood & Sevenars: Classical Music Heaven
Tanglewood enters its third week, and the highlights are many; indeed, every concert will be memorable.
W.E.B. Du Bois Statue Unveiling Set Saturday
A life-size sculpture of civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois will be unveiled in his hometown this Saturday at 2 p.m.
Companion Corner: Kodi at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Kodi is a playful boy who enjoys looking outside when he's not romping with his toys.
UMass Coach Leading Youth Basketball Clinic
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires welcomes Frank Martin, head coach for the men's basketball team at the University of Massachusetts, and his staff and players for a free clinic.
Lanesborough Police and EMS Soon to Be Neighbors
The town's police and emergency medical services will be on the same site— in rental spaces.
Parks Commission Hears Complaints Over Pontoosuc Park Shore Access
A site visit to the south side of Pontoosuc Lake Park on Tuesday turned combative at times as attendees passionately voiced their discontent on renovation work they say limits access to the water.
Jiu Jitsu Studio Approved in North Adams
The Planning Board on Monday approved an application for Steeple City Jiu Jitsu to set up shop in the former Green, a community and event space operated by Terra Nova Church.
Pittsfield Council 'Moves On' from PHS Investigation Report
A city councilor is ready to move on from his unfulfilled records request on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
BRPC Home Modification Loans Available
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission closed a total of nine Home Modification Loan Program projects in Berkshire County throughout fiscal year 2025.
West Nile Found in Lunenburg Goat
The state Department of Public Health said Tuesday that it had confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in an animal this year.
Berkshire Leadership Program Releases Youth Guide
1Berkshire's 2025 cohort of the Berkshire Leadership Program has curated a bilingual guide to summer activities and year-round programming.
'Good Trouble' Rallies Planned in Berkshires
Rallies honoring the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will be held on Thursday in several Berkshire communities.
CATA Exhibits More Accessible than Ever
Community Access to the Arts kicked off its annual art show last week, and this year it is more accessible than ever before.
St. Joseph's Polish Picnic Returns
The Polish Picnic is one of the last ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, and the event is expected to draw several thousand people. The picnic has free admission and is open to the public.
