Community
Kirvin Park Staged for 'Significant' Ecological Restoration
The city, in collaboration with the Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees and General Electric Co., is working to enhance the natural resources of the Housatonic River Watershed.
Bel Air Dam Removal and Traffic Control Plan Update
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Wahconah Street during construction, although there will be a slight lane shift implemented which will be marked by traffic cones and drums.
Stephanie Lane Appointed Executive Director of CDCSB
Lane, an experienced leader in affordable housing and real estate development.
NAACP, Women of Color Giving Circle Scholarships
NAACP Berkshire County and the Women of Color Giving Circle awarded students attending a 4-year program scholarships of $1,000 for the first two years.
MassDOT Plans Replacement of South St. Bridges
The new bridges will have two 11-foot travel lanes, two 5-foot shoulders/bike lanes with 2-foot buffers, and two at least 5-foot-wide sidewalks.
North Adams Police Report Two Arrests in Narcotics Investigation
On June 18, 2025, the North Adams Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, executed search warrants at two apartments in North Adams
Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor has a New Name and Space
The new location, 1685 West Housatonic Street, is just up the road from their former spot.
Williamstown Holds Hearing on National Grid Tree Removal Plan
Tree Warden Robert McCarthy held a public hearing in conjunction with the Planning Board, which has jurisdiction over a handful of trees scheduled for removal because they are part of a state-designated Scenic Byway on Scott Hill Road.
Adams Town Meeting Approves FY2026 Budget with Amendments
Town meeting ran about two hours and all warrant articles passed.
Dalton Hires Full Time Patrol Officer
Prior's graduation from the academy is anticipated for mid-December, followed by a few months of field training before he can work independently, likely by February
Casella Transfer Station Fully Operational for Residential Drop-off
This full service includes drop-off for trash, recycling, bulky waste, electronics, mattresses and metal.
North Adams Adds Cannabis Retail Licenses
The meeting began with an appeal to avoid doing anything that would increase the availability of cannabis given existing concerns about its use by young people in the city.
Berkshire Carousel Spins Again
Around 170 carousels are operating in the United States today, and Pittsfield's is estimated to be one of six that were carved by communities.
Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Returns for Third Season
Mobile market brings farm-fresh produce directly to underserved areas with tiered pricing, SNAP/HIP benefits, and WIC/Senior coupons
Clarksburg Elementary Bids Farewell to Principal, Administrative Assistant
Principal Sandra Cote and administrative assistant Donna Neville both decided to retire at the end of the school year, both after long careers in education.
Holiday Hours: Juneteenth
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Massachusetts as a state and federal holiday on Thursday, June 19.
Lanesborough OKs Towing Policy
The Select Board approved a towing policy that doesn’t require companies to have a storage facility in town or charge the customer for a cancelled call.
Plane Executes Emergency Landing At North Adams Airport
There were five passengers on the plane. None were injured.
Music Bingo Event to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society
Bishop West Real Estate is hosting a "Music Bingo" fundraiser on June 22, 2025, at Proprietor's Lodge in Pittsfield, with proceeds supporting the Berkshire Humane Society.
The Berkshire Athenaeum Announces Annual Summer Reading Program
The program is free.
North County Veterans Picnic
The picnic promises an array of classic picnic foods, non-alcoholic beverages, basket raffles, games, and a door prize
BCC Invites All to 'Explore the Electrician Trade'
The event will be held in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Themed 'Young At Heart'
This year's event is themed "Young at Heart," and it will have more than 100 units, including over a dozen floats, several musical and dance performances, and other elements that celebrate the community's youth.
PEDA Gets Site 9 Update, Comes Up With Street Names
During Thursday's Pittsfield Economic Development Authority meeting Edward Weagel of Rioux Associates gave updates on the project and said work is progressing.
Hinsdale Recognizes Their Emergency Management Director, Tours Disaster Bus
MEMA surprised Bolduc with a Massachusetts Professional Emergency Manager certification.
Mural Honoring 54th Massachusetts at Center of Juneteenth Celebration
Pittsfield’s annual Juneteenth Celebration at Durant Park featured the unveiling of a new mural dedicated to the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and, specifically, the Pittsfield residents who served in the nation’s first all-Black combat unit.
Eversource Trains For Turtle Preservation
Comprehensive wildlife protection program reinforces energy company's commitment to environmental stewardship
Miss Hall's School Graduates 48
The graduating class included 15 students from Berkshire County.
Fires and Swimming are Prohibited at Fishing Access Areas
Open fires and their remnants, create unsafe areas for other anglers and boaters to use and enjoy.
A New Exhibit in Lee is Showcasing Voting Rights in America from the Smithsonian
Lee Selectboard Chair, Sean Regnier, cut the ribbon welcoming people into the exhibit.
