Community
Adams Marks 250 Years of the Declaration With History, Hope and Look Toward the Future
On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, nestled at the base of Mount Greylock, the tallest mountain in all of southern New England. The clouds rolled over and rain came pouring down but that did not dampen the voices of the people.
Mass RMV to Send Email Reminders Ahead of Vehicle Registration Expiration
New reminder emails will supplement mailed notices and encourage customers to renew early online.
Worthington, Colrain Awarded Landscape Partnership Grants
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $2.2 Million for Landscape Conservation Projects Across Massachusetts. Funding supports projects in Wareham, Worthington, and Colrain.
MassWildLife: Bog Plants
Bogs are among Massachusetts’ most mysterious and misunderstood ecosystems.
Area Cyclists Gear Up for Dana-Farber Fund-Raiser
But participants know that the challenge of riding their bicycles 177 miles from Worcester to Provincetown pales in comparison to the day-to-day challenge faced by cancer survivors.
BCC to Offer 'Speed Networking' Sessions
The series of five- to 10-minute, one-on-one conversations are designed for business owners, freelancers and entrepreneurs to make networking easier and more productive.
Pittsfield Housing Authority Director on Leave After Performance Concerns
Pittsfield Housing Authority's executive director has been placed on administrative leave following "substantial" performance concerns.
Weekend Outlook: Summer Party
Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including a circus, movie nights, parties and more. (Note that the Clarksburg Pickle Fest has now been postponed to Aug. 29.)
Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded Grant
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $1 Million to Help Communities Restore Rivers, Wetlands, and Reduce Flooding.
Adams Talks STRs: Parking and Business Attraction
The draft bylaw states that owners of short-term rentals must register annually with the town clerk, who will maintain a registry of all approved units.
Create an Ad: Johns Building Supply
Johns Building Supply, founded in 1948 by John and Helen Koziara, has a foundation built on the principles of service, honesty, and integrity — values that helped establish the company as one of the area's premier concrete product manufacturers.
Meet the River Critters: Turning Stones with Decan McCabe
Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) and aquatic biologist Declan McCabe on Saturday, July 18 at Linear Park on Water Street in Williamstown for an exploration of the river critters who live in the Green River.
Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & Charlotte
If looking for the perfect feline pet, why not triple the fun? There's a threesome at Berkshire Humane Society waiting for a family to call their own.
Williamstown Police Looking into Damage at Post Office
Police are looking into property damage at the U.S. Post Office on Spring Street.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Berkshire County
The state's on an air quality alert through midnight Thursday because of the smoke from wildfires in Canada.
St. Joseph’s Polish Picnic Returns
The event, which is one of the final remaining ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, is open to the public with free admission and typically draws several thousand attendees.
Roving Archivist to Assess North Adams' Vital Documents
The strategic assessment conducted by Thomas Doyle represents a significant step toward preserving and protecting the city's historical municipal records, some of which date back more than two centuries, according to City Clerk Tina Marie Leonesio.
Dalton Becomes Purple Heart Community
The Select Board signed a proclamation declaring the town a Purple Heart Community, making it one of many communities across the Commonwealth to adopt this as a way to honor their local Purple Heart recipients.
Dream Green Eyes Expansion in Adams
The town will consider whether to approve a special tax assessment agreement for Dream Green Recycling at a special town meeting anticipated for the fall.
Pittsfield Audit Committee Sees 2 'Advantageous' Proposals
The city received two strong proposals for an independent audit and will evaluate their cost as the last determining factor.
Samuel Harrison Society Announces New Additions Board, Summer Hours
With summer now underway, the Samuel Harrison House Museum, located at 82 Third St. in Pittsfield, is open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays now through Sept. 13
Williamstown Board Signs Off on Utility Infrastructure, Conservation Restriction
The Select Board on Monday approved one request from Berkshire Gas to install equipment in the town's right-of-way and put off another request pending more information from the utility.
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