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Lee Elementary Students Channel their Ninja Spirit
Students at Lee Elementary School discovered how to channel their ninja spirit both inside and outside the classroom during a Neighborhood Ninjas presentation on Friday.
Lee Republicans Set Town Election Caucus
The Lee Republican Town Committee will hold its caucus from 11 to noon on Saturday, April 4, in the Town Hall Courtroom.
Williamstown Planning Board Asks for Seasonal Communities Designation, Talks Tiny Homes
The Planning Board this month voted unanimously to recommend that the Select Board ask town meeting to accept the provisions of the provisions of the commonwealth's Seasonal Communities law.
Easter Events in the Berkshires
Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way this April 5 ... and so are family events in the Berkshires. If you have one you want included on this list, just email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women Host Public Hearing
Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women to Host Public Hearing on March 28
Adams Designates Areas Along Route 8 As Blighted
A section of Route 8 has been designated a "blighted" area so the town can target Community Development Block Program funds toward redevelopment.
Pittsfield Council Preview: Councilor Privacy & Halting Berkshire Gas Work Permits
On Tuesday, the City Council will see requests to protect their own safety when it comes to sensitive information, and to deny work permits from Berkshire Gas due to "substandard" conditions.
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Lt. Dan White
Dan White served his country in the Navy for seven years in the 1980s, attaining the rank of lieutenant.
Governor Increases Home Heating Assistance Benefits for Massachusetts Households
During the 2024-2025 heating season, the HEAP program provided financial assistance to more than 159,000 Massachusetts households.
Mount Greylock School Committee OKs Budget Without Adding Elementary School Position
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee approved a fiscal year 2027 spending plan on Thursday that officials characterize as a "level services" budget.
Mass RMV Special License Plate Lottery for 250th Anniversary Plate Still Open
For lottery winners, all specialty plates carry a biennial $40.00 special plate fee, along with a registration fee of $60.00 if applicable.
Williamstown Group Planning July 3 Festivities in South Williamstown
A committee of volunteers is planning expanded Independence Day activities in recognition of the semiquincentennial celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
Legislative Breakfast in Pittsfield Voices Human Service Needs
The conversation focused on wages, brain injury services, transportation, and health care, as well as the corresponding Senate and House bills.
Ché Anderson Named Chair of Mass Cultural Council
Worcester leader will guide the state arts agency's governing Council and oversee search for next Executive Director
Dalton Division Road Sewer Line Questioned
As the engineering of projects for Dalton Division Road continue, some officials question the investment of a proposed sewer line.
Youth for the Future: Jonah Sanabria
Monument Mountain Regional High School student Jonah Sanabria has been selected as our March Youth for the Future.
Lanesborough Officials Clarify Relationship with Firemen's Association
Town officials had plenty of questions for the Lanesborough Volunteer Firemen's Association Inc. as they prepare a budget for fiscal 2027.
Parks Commission OKs Wahconah Park Event, Clapp Park Dugouts
Baseball dugouts are planned for Clapp Park, and in April, the community will have one last look inside the historic Wahconah Park grandstand before it is demolished.
MassWildLife: Winter wins for wildlife
This winter brought the chill—not a slowdown in our productivity. Learn how MassWildlife staff take advantage of the cold winter season.
Berkshire Museum Donates Cheshire Crown Glass to Town
A piece of history has found its way back to the town with the donation of a well-preserved pane of bull's-eye glass made at Cheshire Crown Glass Works.
Friday Front Porch Feature: An Energy-Efficient New Build
This three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath, contemporary farmhouse was built in 2025 and is 1,704 square feet on less than an acre.
Taconic Holding Enrollment Lottery to Address 'Record' Demand
Demand in career technical education means that Taconic will hold a lottery on Monday for fall admissions since it's short by almost 20 seats compared to the number of applications.
North Adams Airport Eyes Restaurant Flexibility
The commission voted Tuesday to table final approval of the RFP to allow time for concluding edits, which they expect to discuss and potentially approve on April 1.
State Issues Project Update After Flooding at Pittsfield's Bel Air Dam
The state says recent flooding near the Bel Air Dam is being managed, and was caused by a release of water from Pontoosuc Lake.
BRPC Votes in New Director, Bids Farewell to Matuszko
The BRPC has officially voted to make Laura Brennan its next executive director.
Williamstown Fin Comm Sets Water, Sewer Hikes
That water rate increase and another 5 percent hike in FY28, in conjunction with use of reserves from the water department, will enable the town to address two capital projects — the replacement of a well and the replacement of customers' water meters — without needing to borrow for either project.
Greylock School Project Moves Into Construction; Geothermal System Approved
The $65 million Greylock School Project has moved into construction phase, where it will stay for the next 18 months or so.
Pittsfield's Department of Community Development to Hold Second Public Workshop
This workshop will be held at Conte Community School located at 200 West Union Street in Pittsfield.
Dalton Planning Board Denies Berkshire Concrete's Special Permit
After five meetings, the Planning Board voted to deny Berkshire Concrete's special permit, however, the company can still reapply before its current permit expires.
Adams Couple Faces 5 Years for 2020 Death of Foster Child
Sentencing for the Adams couple found guilty in the 2020 death of their foster infant has been pushed off by two weeks.
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