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Pittsfield Woman Arrested for 'Machete' Armed Robbery at Big Y
Shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, the Pittsfield Police responded to Big Y Supermarket at 200 West St. for a report of a woman who pulled out a bladed object described as a "machete," pointed it at the employees in a threatening manner, and left the store with a cart full of items.
Lenox Library to Present Two-Part Series on Immigration Law Inbox
These free programs will take place at the Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox, on Tuesday, June 17 and June 24. Both sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Pittsfield Seeking Community Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Pittsfield's Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has developed this plan as a strategy for the city against existing and future natural hazard threats and the evolving challenges posed by climate change.
No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
Recent rains have provided relief, but more precipitation is still needed to restore water systems, particularly, groundwater levels in some parts of the state.
Adams Town Meeting Set Tuesday; Workshop Scheduled Thursday
Town meeting members will vote on $19,530,254 spending plan for fiscal 2026, plus capital purchases, grant authorizations, and a new compensation plan.
Community Development Increase a Focus in North Adams Budget Vote
The council OK'd an FY26 budget that both accounts for a spike in the city's health insurance costs and adds capacity to City Hall to address community needs.
Pittsfield Health Board Orders Demolition of Morningside Home
Last week, the Board of Health supported a demolition request on 21 Ensign Ave. While the mortgage and taxes continue to be paid, the property is abandoned and has a hole in the roof.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program to Host Open House
At the open house, the public will have the opportunity to meet the RSVP team, explore the services they offer and discover new volunteer opportunities.
Williamstown Names New Rep to Woodlands Partnership
The Select Board on Monday appointed the town's second representative to the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts.
North Adams License Commission OKs Wine & Beer for State Food & Drink
The License Commission approved a beer and wine license Tuesday for State Food and Drink LLC at 508 State Road.
Supporting Democracy Leadership Award Winners Named
Each student was the recipient of $500.00 and were able to shadow an elected official.
Pediatric Development Center to Host Fundraising Event at Balderdash Cellars
The event aims to raise funds for PDC's Early Intervention programs, which serve children and families in South and Central Berkshire County by providing therapeutic services at no cost.
Berkshire Habitat Launches Fundraiser in Memory of Stephen Heller
Launched by his sister Elaine Cottle and her family, this initiative celebrates Heller's enduring love for community and craftsmanship by raising funds for a central gazebo at Prosperity Way, Habitat's newest 20-home neighborhood in Housatonic.
Pittsfield OKs $226M Budget for FY26
On Tuesday, the unanimous vote was taken quickly after four nights of departmental budget hearings over the last month.
Tobacco-Free Partnership Hosting Youth Vaping Conference Saturday
The Berkshire Tobacco Free Community Partnership Program is hosting a conference on Saturday at the Stationery Factory in Dalton that will look at how to deter youth from vaping but listen to them as well.
Lanesborough Passes Budgets, Leasing Funds for EMS & Gold Star Exemption
Town meeting on Tuesday night approved an amended fiscal 2026 budget of $12,565,654, reflecting a $23,858 decrease in the Mount Greylock Regional School District line.
Volunteer Fair at Ventfort Hall
Ventfort Hall and the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires to Host Community Volunteer Fair on June 12
North Adams Finance Approves Public Services Budgets
The anticipated budget is projected is up about $3.4 million, largely driven by material expenses, wages, and insurance.
Salon Owner Opens in Grandfather's Old North Adams Barber Shop
Boucher received her cosmetology license through Mildred Elley around 2016. She trained under and was certified by Victoria Brassard in Pittsfield, who owns Lemon Lash Academy and FaceFrame Collective. Boucher had her Belle Ame Lashes by Keke in the Pittsfield studio.
Williams Considers How to Deal with New Federal Restrictions
On Monday, Williams College President Maud Mandel sent the college community a wide-ranging letter in which she touched on the importance of research at the liberal arts college.
North Adams Planners OK Parking Lot Construction at Blackinton Mill
The parking and delivery area will serve the light industry in the mill, a cabin building venture approved in January, and other uses.
Genesis Baez and Christine Kelly: Book Launch and Reception
The event will feature Báez's debut monograph, "Blue Sun," and Kelly's "Allow Me to Slip on Something a Little More Hypocycloid."
Zion Church Apartments, Resource Center Nearing Completion
The housing resource center and supportive units at Zion Lutheran Church are nearly complete, and the operators will launch a fundraising campaign to support programmatic expenses.
Cheshire Passes Budgets, Adopts Chicken Bylaw
Voters on Monday night approved all 34 articles on the annual town meeting warrant, including the town and school budgets, a meals tax and a chicken bylaw.
Woodlands Partnership to Host 'How Do Forests Grow?' Webinar
Tom Worthley, an Extension Professor in Forestry from the University of Connecticut, will serve as the guest speaker.
Overnight Gas Work to Cause Lane Closures on Route 7, Route 20
The work, which involves trenching across the highway at four locations, is set to occur from Sunday, June 8, through Thursday, June 26.
Lanesborough Annual Town Meeting Preview
Voters will gather at the Lanesborough Elementary School on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to decide on 24 warrant articles.
Dalton Special Town Meeting Postponed
The special town meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, has been postponed to a tentative date of June 26.
Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Controversial 'Camping Ordinance'
It has sparked both outrage and a drive to collaborate across sectors to come up with solutions. Both were brought to Council Chambers last Tuesday during the public health and safety subcommittee meeting.
MassDOT Announces Overnight I-90 Construction in Western Massachusetts
The work is set to occur from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and will involve guardrail repair, drainage structure work, and bridge painting.
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