Community
DA Shugrue Touts Recent Drug-Trafficking Arrests
Drug-trafficking raids between August and September have resulted in the indictment of nine individuals and the seizure of drugs and illegal firearms.
HVA, Follow the Forest Receive $30K to Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat
This corridor begins along the Hudson River and stretches north through Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Protecting and reconnecting these habitats is essential not only for wildlife survival, but also for ensuring clean water, clean air, and climate change-resilient communities.
Adams Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey
Paper Copies are available at The Greylock Glen, The Library, Senior Center, Town Hall, and the Visitors Center.
Williamstown Planning Board Moves Forward With Mixed-Use Proposal
The Planning Board last week decided to move forward with an initiative to encourage mixed-use development, even though it is not quite sure how that initiative will be manifested in the zoning bylaw.
Adams Fire District Again Asking for Fire Chief Vote
The Adams Fire District outlined its reasons for a full-time fire chief and is again asking the public to vote.
North Adams ADU Challenge Winners Focus on Cost, Sustainability
Sustainability, aging in place and cost effectiveness were the focus of the winning ADU designs in the North Adams Partnership's Small & Smart Design Competition.
'Reading the Tea' with Pulitzer Prize Winner at Arrowhead
Debby Applegate is an American historian and biographer.
Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program
Sign up forms have been sent home with Pittsfield children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2.
Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring Effort Nearing Checkpoint
Action items are coming into focus as the middle school restructuring vote nears.
Pittsfield Community Radio, WBTR To Have On-Air Fundraiser to Support the Station
All money raised during the on-air fundraiser will go towards continuing the mission of providing the community with a non-profit, non-commercial radio station to present diverse local, entertaining, informative, and educational programming.
Dalton in Stalemate Over Proposed Public Safety Facility
As conditions worsen at the police station, it seems public officials are going in circles, Police Chief Deanna Strout said.
Pittsfield DPW Seeks $15.2M for Wastewater Plant
The Department of Public Works is requesting the City Council authorize borrowing up to $15.2 million for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.
Card and Coffee Shop Opens on Tyler Street
The card and coffee shop is located at 147 Tyler Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
MassDOT Launches Community Culvert, Unpaved Roads Grants
MassDOT Announces Launch of Community Culvert and Unpaved Roads Grant Programs; Grant Central Updates to Make it Easier for Municipalities to Apply for Grants
Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community Television
During the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the community.
Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the Future
Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community.
MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?
Wild turkeys are remarkably adaptable birds. They can get by in many environments, but they truly flourish where a variety of habitats come together.
MCLA Shows Off Mark Hopkins' Needs to Lieutenant Governor
Driscoll was in the city to address the Western Mass Arts Economic Impact Summit in the morning and then had lunch with Birge and a visit to Mark Hopkins to see what the college's needs are.
MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools
Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
Figo's Pizzeria Serves Fresh Italian Dishes
Bridget and Jacob Sweener, the spouses and co-owners of Figo’s Pizza, opened their new location to create a welcoming place for the community.
Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, Myrias
The Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
Western Mass Arts Summit Focuses on Economics, Sustainability
More than 100 stakeholders in the creative economy spent an afternoon sharing ideas, stories and strategies for sustaining the state's cultural identity.
MassDOT: Daytime Construction on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound
Lane and shoulder closures in place during various hours week of Monday, Nov. 17
Berkshire United Way Names President and CEO
She previously served as interim while continuing her role as director of Community Impact.
Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial Policy
The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.
nbCC to Host the Annual 'Neighborlies'
This event is free and open to the public.
Savvy Hive Thrift Shop Saved by Community Donations
Four days ago, Jessica Sweeney reluctantly posted a plea to her community: her small downtown business wouldn't survive the winter.
Pittsfield Council Sets FY26 Tax Rate
The City Council has set the fiscal year 2026 tax rate: $17.50 per $1,000 of valuation for residential property and $36.90 for commercial, industrial, and personal property.
Louison House Details Struggles, Challenges in Past Year
Louison House has been providing shelter for 35 years, but the demographic it serves is changing: it's getting older and sicker, or the individuals are in need of treatment.
Local Man Wins Auction for Williamstown Parcel
The town of Williamstown auctioned a quarter-acre property on Wednesday.
