Community
BRTA Mulls Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA Communities
This would expand opportunities for rural residents to use the transit authority's services and could even be a catalyst for route extensions.
CHP Suspends Mobile Health Unit and Cuts Staff
Community Health Programs laid off some of its staff, reduced some staff hours, and suspended its mobile health unit in response to a looming deficit.
Stockbridge Grange to Host Corned Beef Dinner Fundraiser
The dinner, priced at $15 per person, will be available for pickup between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM at the Stockbridge Grange Hall, located at 51 Church Street.
Berkshire Green Drinks Will Discuss Rare Butterfly Species
The in-person social gathering begins at 5:15 p.m., with the presentation and Zoom meeting starting at 6:00 p.m.
Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts Seed Library Opening Celebration
The Season Opening celebration will also include a Seed Exchange.
North Adams Schools Eye Level Service Budget But Wary of Federal Cuts
School districts are planning as if things are status quo based on the governor's budget but with the knowledge matters may be in flux as state and federal leaders move through the budget process.
Pittsfield School Policy Panel Endorses Social Media Regs
Last week, the Policy subcommittee sent a revised document to the School Committee that bars teachers and staff from friending students and giving out their private phone numbers.
Divided Williamstown Select Board Implements Senior Tax Exemption
The annual town meeting overwhelmingly supported the home rule petition, which was waiting on approval from the legislature and the signature of the governor before the local property tax relief plan could be put into action.
Pittsfield Downtown Churches Offers Ash Wednesday Ashes to Go
The Pittsfield Campus of Downtown Churches will offer "Ashes to Go"
Pittsfield School Committee Stands With LGBTQ-plus Students
On Wednesday, the committee adopted a Safe Schools Resolution that declares the Pittsfield Public Schools a safe space for all students regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation and a safe space to explore gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
Milne Public Library Launches Updated Branding and Website
The library's marketing campaign includes new flyers designed to increase visibility.
Award-Winning Writer to Visit MCLA as Spring 2025 Visiting Writer
This event is free and open to the public.
Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Moves Draft Budget Forward
Four members of the seven-person committee attended the special in-person meeting at the middle-high school, framed as a budget workshop.
Pittsfield Middle Schools to Restructure in Fall 2026
Superintendent Joseph Curtis will bring a proposed timeline to the committee on March 26.
Traffic Commission OKs Additional Signage on Peck's Road Detour
The Traffic Commission approved a petition to install a reflective stop sign at the corner of Vin Hebert Boulevard and Onota Street and a reflective double arrow sign on an existing nearby guardrail.
Dalton Space Needs Assessed for Safety Facility
The proposed one-story building would be 13,350 gross square feet, a size determined to accommodate future growth and accreditation requirements.
Lanesborough to Negotiate New HCA With Only Dispensary
The town was sent a notice of non-compliance from the Cannabis Control Commission in January.
MCLA Lecture on Rembrandt, Race, and Visual Culture
Part of the ongoing Politics of the Visual lecture series, Fowler's talk will examine how race has shaped interpretations of Dutch painting since the 20th century.
Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum to Hold Spring Booksale
The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum is a non-profit organization that supports the library through fundraising and advocacy.
McCann School Committee Approves FY26 Budget
After a brief review Thursday, the school committee unanimously approved the budget, which increased $560,451 over fiscal year 2025.
Greylock Dental Opens in North Adams, Aims to Increase Access
Dr. Benjamin Woolnough opened the practice at 98 Church St. to increase access to dental care, citing a shortage of options in Berkshire County.
Haddad Subaru House to Be Demolished
On Monday, the Historical Commission voted to approve the demolition of 676 East St pending a site visit and additional interior photos.
Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Announces Photo Contest
Winners will be determined by an anonymous vote conducted by the Chamber's Membership and PR Committee.
MassWildlife: Hearing coyotes? Here's why
Late January through early March is coyote mating season.
State Appoints Pet Safety Committee to Implement Ollie's Law
The Committee will assist MDAR in promulgating regulations for boarding and training kennels as required by Ollie's Law, an effort to improve the safety of animals housed in such facilities which was signed in October 2024.
Dalton Fire Dedicates Ambulance to Late Christopher Doyle
The ambulance will not only transport patients but also honor the late firefighter Christopher Doyle, who died on Sept. 15, 2019, from a sudden heart attack at age 27.
Create an Ad: BFAIR
This month, students highlighted three programs offered by the social services organization BFAIR: employment services, community-based day services, and day habilitation.
MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Work on I-90 Westbound
Lane closures from Monday, March 3, through Friday, March 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Community Hero: Larry Robert
The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts
