Community
MassWildlife: Protect your chickens
As backyard chicken farming has increased in popularity across the Bay State, conflict with wildlife has also greatly increased.
Rehabilitation Efforts Reignited for Historical Pittsfield Property
Efforts to save the historic William Russell Allen House have reignited with the support of Community Preservation Act funds.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Timeless Family Home
Are you looking for an architecturally interesting home with room for family and friends? Then this is the house for you.
NAPS, Public Safety Agencies Complete Emergency Coordination Drill
The daylong event brought together school officials, first responders, and emergency management personnel for a critical training exercise designed to enhance inter-agency preparedness and coordination that would be needed in the event of a major safety incident.
Dottie's Coffee Closes Sunday; Owner Rufo Says It was Time
After announcing the sale of Dottie's Coffee Lounge, owner Jessica Rufo spoke about her reasoning behind it.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: July 7 to July 11
This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
Quaker Meeting House Tours
The meeting house, essentially unchanged since its construction, is located in Maple Street Cemetery.
Pittsfield Senior Center awarded AARP Grant for Disaster Preparedness Initiative
This initiative is aimed at improving disaster readiness for older adults in the Pittsfield community.
Wahconah Park on List of Historical Society's Summer Walking Tours
The Berkshire County Historical Society this summer is offering people a chance to learn about Wahconah Park's past, see the ballpark's present condition and learn about plans for a future incarnation of the city landmark.
Pittsfield Looks to Codify Flag Displays
The city is looking to codify a flag display policy that sets boundaries while allowing for municipal government speech.
Weekend Outlook: Independence Weekend
Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including Independence Day events, fireflies, and more.
Berkshire Community Radio Alliance Receives Gift From Feigenbaum Foundation
The grant kicks off a 5-year project to enhance and upgrade the studio’s broadcast, recording, and training studio, which is currently being renovated as part of the extensive Mahaiwe Block renovation.
Berkshire Green Drinks: How to Protect Your Farms, Gardens, and Food from Forever Chemicals
July Berkshire Green Drinks will discuss PFAs and how the ‘forever chemicals' systematically make their way into our food and water
Pittsfield 2025 Summer Playground Program
This year's program will run from July 7 to Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at each designated location at no cost.
Adams Board OKs Salary Range for Town Administrator Ad
Interim Town Administrator Kenneth Walto said the range was suggested by Richard White of Groux-White Consulting LLC, hired in May to assist the town in its search.
Car Crashes Through Taft Farms Plant Display
Police said the cause and any injuries are currently unknown, as the incident is under investigation.
North Adams Seeing Races for Mayor, City Council
It looks like the city may avoid a preliminary election, based on the number of candidates as of last week.
Companion Corner: Stella at Berkshire Humane Society
Stella has spent eight long months preparing for her forever family and is eager to leave the Berkshire Humane Society.
Burlington Store Opening in Pittsfield This Fall
A new discount retail store will open in Berkshire Crossing in the next few months.
BMC Resident Programs Celebrate with Graduation
BMC has residency programs in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
BCC Offers Para Educator Training this Fall
Six-week, entry-level course has no prerequisites
Pittsfield Firefighters Douse Blaze in Wealthy Avenue Home
Firefighters quickly doused blaze in a single-family home on Wealthy Avenue late Tuesday afternoon.
Bailey Sworn in as North Adams Police Chief
Both he and the mayor said the interim length was a matter of timing — there was a police contract being negotiated and Bailey was weighing whether he wanted to continue in the job.
Senator Mark Announces July Staff Hours
Appointments are not required.
Berkshire Communities Awarded Mass Save Municipal Energy Manager Grants
Sponsors of Mass Save Announce Municipal Energy Manager Grants for 63 Cities and Towns Across Massachusetts. Funding will be awarded over three years from 2025-2027 to help municipalities reduce energy use and carbon emissions
Pittsfield Subcommittee Says Camping Ban Needs More Work
On Monday, it tabled the ordinance proposal after adopting amendments to remove criminalization language and the three-day ban limit for camping on private property.
North Adams Council Accepts Airport Grant, But Not Without Comment
The management of Harriman-West Airport continues to generate heated debate between the City Council and the mayor.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction on I-90
All work will take place during overnight hours and will be complete by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, in anticipation of the July 4 holiday.
Fire Officials Urge Residents: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
Illegal Fireworks Have Caused More Than 500 Fires, 200 Serious Injuries Since 2020
