Community
North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project
The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks.
Red Tee Tournament Brings Together Women in Support of Girls and Women
3rd annual event to support Berkshire Medical Center Breast Imaging Services and Berkshire United Way
North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as Superintendent
The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools.
Pittsfield Board Advances Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Proposed draft language was continued last month and a working group then ironed out the details. Changes were made to cap occupancies and allow the local contact to live in wider Berkshire County.
Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation Supports Youth Sports
Subsequent to the event, the foundation allocated $11,000 to youth sports, with each of the 11 basketball organizations receiving $1,000.
Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest Returns
The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt Trail and Race returns bringing live music, food from local vendors, local craft, retail, and recreational vendors, a campfire and marshmallows, local craft beer and wine, and more.
Clarksburg Election Deadline Approaching
Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau is reminding citizens that the deadline to return nomination papers with 25 signatures is Monday, March 24, at noon.
Wind Damage Likely Will Not Delay Williamstown Fire Station Project
Recent wind damage at the new fire station's construction site will not cost the taxpayers any money and likely will not impact the project's timeline.
Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide Released
The Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide is designed to connect individuals and families with essential services.
Greylock Federal to participate in Lift Up Homeownership Program
Through Lift Up Homeownership, people of color earning up to 120 percent of the area median income are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in down-payment closing-cost assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to purchase their first home in New England.
Dalton Student to Plant Trees in Pittsfield
Wahconah Regional High School junior Brodie Kelly-Smith is doing a research project on recent fires across the state. To complete the project, Kelly-Smith had to take the initiative to address the issues and he chose Pittsfield as a recipient.
Pittsfielders Protest 'Median Safety' Rule at Park Square
Passion was high at Park Square on Tuesday as several dozen community members protested a proposed ordinance that would ban "loitering" in medians.
State Celebrates Agriculture Day with Farmland Preservation Funding, Youth Council Announcement
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $5 million in funding to permanently protect nearly 400 acres of farmland across eight farms through the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. Shaker Farm in Richmond completed an APR project in 2024.
Adams See Race for Selectmen Seats
Incumbent Joseph J. Nowak will face off against Jay T. Meczywor and Jerome S. Socolof for the two seats up for election on the board. Both seats are for three-year terms.
Zion Lutheran Church to Host German Dinner in Pittsfield
The menu will feature goulash with egg noodles and red cabbage, and chocolate cherry cake for dessert.
St. Agnes Academy to Hold Informational Session in Pittsfield
SAA teachers, the principal, and parents will be available to provide information and answer questions. Refreshments will be available.
BCC and Partners to Hold Second Chances Job Fair on Apr. 30
The job fair will be held at Berkshire Innovation Center, located at 45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield.
New Owners of Adams Ale House Looking to Reopen Pub
The pub was last open in 2018 and there were hopes of finding a potential buyer but none came through and the building hasn't been open since.
Dalton Select Board OKs Concrete Sidewalks for Orchard Road
The Select Board voted to have concrete sidewalks for the Orchard Road reconstruction.
Gov. Healey Touts Transportation Bill in Lenox
The Healey-Driscoll administration has proposed an investment of $8.4 billion over the next years to put the state's transportation system on strong new foundations.
Mill Town Foundation and Pittsfield Public Schools Announce Core Impact Awards
The nomination period will close March 21, 2025.
Dalton Residents Petition for Action on Berkshire Concrete Dust
Several hundred residents have petitioned the Planning Board and Board of Health to take action regarding complaints surrounding Berkshire Concrete Corp.
BerkChique! Call for Donations
The pop-up boutique event will be hosted at Ventfort Hall, located at 104 Walker St., Lenox, Massachusetts, from May 2nd to 4th.
ThunderFest Scheduled for March 22 in Adams
The rain date is March 23.
Lanesborough Voters Will Be Presented 2 Police Station Options
The Select Board will present two public safety facility designs to voters— though one appears more feasible.
CBRSD School Committee OKs $36M Budget
The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a gross final budget of $36,643,001 for fiscal 2026, an increase of 2.70 percent over this year.
Pittsfield Celebrates 'Twinning' With Irish Sister City
Last week, the city celebrated St. Patrick's Day early with officials from Sister City Ballina, Ireland.
Annual Fabric Swap Set in Lenox
The Lenox Community Center holds its annual fabric swap on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 3.
Pittsfield Has Spent 70% of ARPA Funds
The city's nearly $41 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds are committed and almost 70 percent has been spent.
Lenox Library Association to Host Poker and Pizza Night
This unique fundraising event, hosted by Lenox Library Association Trustee, Max Scherff, offers community members and card players an opportunity to enjoy a friendly game of poker while supporting the Lenox Library.
