Community
Pittsfield Shed Fire Caused by Battery 'Thermal Runaway'
A shed on West Housatonic Street burned up on Wednesday evening when a battery overheated.
Dalton Recount Shows Bullet Voting in Select Board
The results from the May 12 local election changed little from the recount on Wednesday morning; however, the results revealed instances of bullet voting.
Core Impact Awards Highlight Pittsfield Educators
A teacher or staff member from each Pittsfield Public School was recognized last week for their hard work and dedication.
Volunteers Needed to Help Clean West Branch Housatonic River with BEAT and HVA
After the cleanup, volunteers will be provided with a free lunch from a local restaurant. Volunteers must RSVP in advance to reserve a free lunch.
A Coffee Shop with Baked Goods is Welcoming Lee Customers
Owner Becca Bliss Lilley said she loves when she bakes and decided one day to just open her own shop and leave her former position as a human relations manager.
Drury High Names Valedictorian & Salutatorian for 2025 Graduation
Drury High School has named Coin Matthew Daly and Atlas Lescarbeau as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2025.
Berkshire Green Drinks to Discuss Rat Poison Hazards and Proposed Legislation
Berkshire Green Drinks will host Peggy White and Richard Clapper to discuss the dangers of anticoagulant rodenticides to wildlife, pets, and humans and to inform the public about proposed legislation in Massachusetts that aims to restrict their use.
Berkshire Athenaeum Short Story Contest
This annual event, fostering imagination and literary talent, officially opened on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and will close promptly at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025.
North Adams School Committee Hears Last Report From Superintendent
Tuesday's School Committee meeting was a passing of the torch — or rather the nameplate — as Superintendent Barbara Malkas gave her last report.
Pittsfield's Tavern at the A Secures Liquor License
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved an All-Alcohol Restaurant License transfer from House of Seasoning, a change of license location, and a change of manager for the Crane Avenue establishment.
MDAR Commissioner Visits Berkshire Dairy Farms
State Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle visited three dairy farms in Western Massachusetts on Monday to recognize National Dairy Month.
North Adams Embarking on Recodification of the City Code
The total cost of the work will be $19,540 spread over two or more fiscal years and will consist of a complete review to find contradictory ordinances, outdated materials, ensuring new ordinances have been properly recorded, and make the code cleaner and more transparent.
Pittsfield Fire Department Welcomes New Engine
Per tradition, firefighters pushed the 42,000-pound vehicle into the bay for good luck. The 2025 Pierce Saber arrived from Florida the the night and will go online in a few weeks.
Berkshire Immigrant Center to Hold Annual Benefit Event
The Berkshire Immigrant Center will host its Beacon of Hope benefit on June 8, 2025, in Lenox, featuring Haitian musical group Lakou Mizik and a film screening, with proceeds supporting immigrant services.
BHS Opens Registration for Annual 4th of July 5K Race
In 2024 over one thousand runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
Dinner is $15.00 per person, take out only with noon to 1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.
Pittsfield Public Schools Public Hearing on Proposed Middle Grade Restructuring
The purpose of this hearing is to gather input from parents, students, staff, and other residents regarding a proposal to restructure middle?grade education into two grade spans: Grades 5–6 and Grades 7–8.
Williamstown Select Board Chooses Officers, Talks Priorities
Stephanie Boyd, one of three returning members of the five-person panel, was elected to serve as chair. Peter Beck and Matt Neely were elected vice chair and secretary, respectively.
Dalton Picks former FinComm Chair as Interim Town Manager
he Select Board voted for Dalton native Henry "Terry" Williams III, a state Department of Revenue retiree, for the interim town manager position.
McCann Tech Postsecondary Grads Advised to Be Flexible in Careers
McCann Technical School awarded diplomas and pins to 23 graduates of the cosmetology, dental assisting, medical assisting and surgical technology programs on Monday night.
Recount Called for Dalton May 12 Election
The town clerk's office will recount the ballots from the May 12 local election to verify the results.
Pittsfield Unapologetically Kicks Off Pride Month
Despite the rain outside, council chambers were filled with unapologetic joy on Saturday as the city kicked off Pride Month.
North Adams Fire Being Investigated
A local man is being detained in the investigation into a suspected arson on Cleveland Avenue on Monday afternoon.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 2 to June 6
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Senator Mark Announces June Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
Upcoming Webinar for Nonprofit Board Members
The webinar fee is $50.
Trump Admin Removes DEI from AmeriCorps Seniors Grant
Language related to gender, gender identity, and gender expression was removed.
New Williamstown Fire Chief Swears to Protect
A large contingent of firefighters and their supporters from the other end of the commonwealth were on hand to watch as the Williamstown Fire District officially installed its new chief.
Monument Mountain Class of 2025 Urged to Give Back to Community
The 126 graduates of Monument Mountain Regional High School were reminded of beginnings and endings, the perseverance they will need in the years ahead and the knowledge that they have been given a strong education to build on.
Wahconah 2025 Graduates Reflect on Relationships
Wahconah Regional High School's class of 2025 reflected on the relationships they built during their time at the school during Sunday's graduation.
