Community
Graphic Novelist James Spooner to Speak at BCC
The event, titled "The Ripple Effect Is Wild: How Small Projects Can Have Huge Unexpected Impacts," will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street.
Trail Work Underway on Old Adams Road at Mount Greylock
Beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and continuing through Friday, May 2, 2025, trail maintenance will be conducted on the Old Adams Road Trail. The work will take place between the Cheshire Harbor Trailhead and the Jones Nose Trailhead.
WCMA to Hold Community Forum on New Museum Building's Sustainability Goals
The event will be held at the Williams Inn Ballroom.
Poet Stephen Rifkin Launches New Book at North Adams Library
The event will take place in the library’s front parlor. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Dalton Board & Police Facility Panel Emphasizes Need for Community Engagement
Several aspects surrounding the proposed police facility are unclear, but one thing is for certain: the need for community engagement and education.
Pittsfield Highlights Tourism Induced by Steel Rail Races
On Tuesday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gathered with the Berkshire Running Foundation, MountainOne Insurance Agency, and Downtown Pittsfield Inc. to push the upcoming Steel Rail races on May 18, now in its 13th year.
North Adams Takes Possession of Historic Church Street Houses
The prestigious pair of Queen Anne mansions had been owned by Franklin E. Perras Jr., who died in 2017 at age 79.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 22 to 25
This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
Old Dalton High Ranked Highest in Site Assessment
The site assessment by Brian Humes, owner of Jacunski Humes Architects LLC of Berlin, Conn., showed that the lot had the highest ranking of the four submitted for study.
Pittsfield Water System Flushing to Begin Today
Water mains throughout Pittsfield will be flushed via hydrants over the coming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. The flushing will occur Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Under Investigation
No civilians or firefighters were injured in the incident.
Pittsfield Councilor Wants Summary of PHS Investigation Outcomes
Councilor at Large Earl Persip III has submitted a petition to Tuesday's City Council meeting urging the School Committee to release a public summary of the findings from the independent investigation into staff misconduct at PHS.
Berkshire Humane Society Receives $100,000 in Grants
The Berkshire Humane Society recently secured $100,000 in grants to help care for underserved dogs and cats.
Town Meetings That Rejected CBRSD Agreement to Vote Again
The district is also working hard to encourage its families to go to town meetings so they have a voice in this, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said in a follow-up.
Governor Launches New Innovative Recycling Grant Program
As part of its 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, MassDEP’s 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan established goals to reduce waste by 30 percent by 2030 and 90 percent by 2050.
Group to Discuss Impact of Rodenticides on Wildlife
Individuals can also register to join the meeting via Zoom.
Tariffs Reduce Scope of Habitat for Humanity Housing Project
Because of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the funding gap nearly tripled. To make the project happen, Habitat had to save nearly $200,000 by cutting the ADU, which is now allowed by right in Massachusetts.
Berkshire Athenaeum to Hold Computer Recycling Event for Earth Day
The collection is facilitated through a collaboration with the Dell-Reconnect residential recycling program.
Blue Vista Motor Lodge Brings Hospitality & View to Guests
The Blue Vista Motor Lodge is still bringing hospitality to the town of Florida — even 100 years, many owners, names, and renovations later.
Pittsfield Health Board OKs Same Mosquito Plan
Earlier this month, the board approved a mosquito control plan for 2025 that mimics the previous years' with the option to opt into adulticide mosquito spraying, if necessary.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Maj. Bonita Oteri
In a military career that was built on the foundation of character, integrity, respect and humility, she served from 1979 to 1996. As a cadet at Northeastern University, her ROTC basic training was done at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Massachusetts RMV Offers Walk-In REAL ID Service as Deadline Approaches
The RMV is reminding Massachusetts residents that beginning May 7, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or a valid passport, will be required for domestic air travel and entry into certain federal facilities.
Hot plate Brewing Co. on Becoming Top 3 Best New Brewery
Hot Plate Brewing Co. was recently recognized as No. 3 in USA Today's list of "Best New Brewery."
MassDOT Establishes Commission to Study and Recommend on Micromobility
The commission will be tasked with examining current state and local regulations pertaining to micromobility devices and developing recommendations for their expanded use. The aim is to support increased mobility options, reduce emissions, and foster economic growth.
Mount Greylock Hosts Argentinian Students for Exchange Program
Mount Greylock Regional High School is currently hosting 36 students from La Cumbre, Argentina, for a two-week cultural exchange program.
Pittsfield Sees Potential Candidates for All Positions
It's election season again, and as of Thursday, potential candidates have taken out papers for city clerk, councilor at large, Wards 1-7, and the School Committee. Nomination papers became available on April 3, and certified papers are due by Aug. 1.
North County, Pittsfield Hold Egg Scrambles
The light spring ran didn't stop hundreds of children from darting across lawns and fields to search for treasure in the form of plastic eggs.
MassDOT, State Police, and AAA Remind Motorists to Slow Down in Work Zones
All motorists need to exercise caution, follow traffic laws, and reduce speed as necessary when passing through active construction and maintenance projects
Region 1 Science Fair Showcases Middle School Students' Projects
Middle school students from around Region 1 displayed their science projects at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday.
Stamford Library to Feature Presentation on Travels in China
The one-hour program will be presented by Stamford resident Caroline Burch.
