Community
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
Pittsfield Plans Unkamet Brook Restoration With MVP Grant
Pittsfield received a $275,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant in fiscal 2025 for the effort, which is expected to be done in the next five years.
BRTA Working on Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan
Stakeholders were polled on their thoughts, with one question being where they'd like to see the BRTA go, with some saying said Veterans Affairs medical center in Leeds and to smaller communities.
Veteran Spotlight: Army 1st Lt. Thomas LaRose
Thomas LaRose served his country in the Army as a first lieutenant from 2017 to 2021.
Dalton Historical Invests in Museum Collection Management Software
The web version allows users to manage their collections and contacts directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for software installation or maintaining in-house servers.
Clark Art Presents Outdoor Concert Series
These free concerts take place every Wednesday in July at 6 pm on the Reflecting Pool Lawn, with the exception of July 23's concert, which takes place on the Fernández Terrace.
New CBRSD Leadership Emphasizes Community
The Central Berkshire Regional School District will soon have new leadership, but the community-centered mindset on which the district was founded will remain the same.
Governor Appoints Economic Development Secretary
Eric Paley has worked to shape the innovation economy for more than 25 years as both a successful entrepreneur and a leading venture capitalist.
Community Hero: Evan Butts
A server at the Italian restaurant Amici in West Stockbridge, Butts aims to helping others in his spare time, specifically with his journey raising funds for the charity Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.
Nonprofit Center Launches Equity Academy
Berkshire nonprofit organizations are invited to apply through July 15 and will be notified by the end of July.
The Rewind: June 21 thru 27
A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed.
Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Plans Preliminary Election
With a recent staffing scandal and several big changes ahead in the Pittsfield Public Schools, the School Committee has more than 10 interested parties to fill the six-seat committee.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 30 to July 3
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Williamstown's Planned Skate Park Before Conservation Commission
The town is seeking approval from the Conservation Commission for a project to replace the 2,100 square foot skate park on Stetson Road with an up-to-date concrete park on roughly the same footprint.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Colonial Home Fit for Founders
Are you looking for a historic home in the hills that perhaps a local founding family used to live in? Then look no further, this is the house for you.
Weekend Outlook: See the Fireflies
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including firefly catching, musical performances, and more.
Pittsfield: Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake
The lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the morning of the treatment through noon.
