Community
Mount Greylock Schools Focus on Student Literacy
The Mount Greylock Regional School District is placing an emphasis on literacy instruction that is reflected in the preliminary budget that the administration put forth last week.
PowerSchool Offers Identity Monitoring in Wake of Data Breach
Families of school-children concerned about the PowerSchool data breach announced last year can sign up for two years of free identity monitoring services paid for by the school information system vendor.
Higher Taxes, Loss of Latin Seen in Mount Greylock's Tentative Spending Plan
A 16 percent health insurance increase from the Berkshire Health Group alone accounts for $550,000 in increased cost for the preK-12 district in FY26 — about 38 percent of the $1.4 million total.
Lenox Library and The Bookstore Hosts Author Eoin Higgins
Eoin Higgins is a journalist and historian from the Berkshires.
Share the Love Challenge Returns with Raffle to Benefit Local Charities
The goal remains $7,500, which will be matched by 50 percent from the church.
Images Launches $2.2M Capital Campaign
Images Cinema has announced a major facility renovation project, the first in 17 years, which will dramatically enhance the availability of cinematic experiences in the region by upgrading amenities and adding a second screen.
Williamstown's Images Cinema Plans to Double Its Impact
Images Cinema wants to double its impact while remaining within its current footprint on Spring Street.
Lanesborough Select Board Votes to Expand Tow List
Select Board members want to even the playing field for towing.
Berkshire Residents Snowed In For Long Weekend
Many Berkshire County residents were snowed in for Presidents Day. Instead of buying large appliances, the long weekend was spent shoveling.
Art Exhibit Kicks Off Pittsfield 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival
The 14th annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival officially kicked off Thursday night with an "Off The Streets" art exhibition.
North Adams Arts Commission OKs 'Hatchlings' Installations for Downtown
A light installation that's graced the Esplanade and Greenway in Boston the last couple years will spend the spring, and likely the summer, in North Adams.
Lenox Blood Drive to Support Local Hospitals
Donations collected by the BHS Blood Donor Center will be used locally at Berkshire Medical Center, the Phelps Cancer Center, the North Campus of BMC, and Fairview Hospital.
Williamstown Again Williams' Town in Summer of '25
The summer festival lists the five productions on its website, which provides no information about dates and says tickets go on sale "in March."
MassDOT: South County Bridge Painting
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
Pittsfield Councilors Hope ADUs Alleviate Housing Shortage
With a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance and the state allowing them by-right, Pittsfield officials hope for alleviation from the housing crisis.
Teacher of the Month: Carole Somerville
Morningside Community School second-grade teacher Carole Somerville has been selected as the February teacher of the month.
DCR's Free Family Programming in Western Massachusetts for February School Vacation Week
Explore 79 Family-Friendly Programs Across 20 Western Massachusetts State Parks from February 15 to February 25, Including Guided Hikes, Birding, Seal Watching, Crafting, and Maple Sugaring
Five People Displaced by Pittsfield Fire
Five people were displaced and one taken to the hospital from a fire on Alcove Street on Friday.
Snow, Sleet & High Winds for Presidents Day Weekend
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous from snow, sleet and ice accumulations. Plan on slippery road conditions. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice, snow and winds.
Adams Free Library Offers Free Comic Classes for Kids
Led by Children’s Librarian Emily Brannan, who has over 20 years of experience teaching comic design, the program will introduce essential comic elements, including paneling, sequencing, and speech bubble placement.
Dalton Cultural Council Quits After Chair Fired
Maschino has been the chair of the council, which is charged with promoting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences as a way to improve residents' quality of life. One of its tasks in planning Dalton Day.
Child Care of Berkshires Planning Growth in Coming Years
Child Care of the Berkshires has an ambitious goal to grow over the next three years — more educators, more programs and more families being served.
Congressman Neal Talks 'Chaotic' Trump Edicts
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal detailed the "chaotic nature" of President Donald Trump's recent executive actions during a telephone town hall.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Hits Naloxone Milestone
Berkshire Harm Reduction Reaches Milestone in Deployment of Naloxone Boxes in Community: 100th Box Placed at Greylock Credit Union in North Adams
Weekend Outlook: Winterfest & the Big Chill
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including festivals, live music, and more.
Grazie, Valentine's Event Gain Planning, Licensing OK
Grazie Ristorante was approved this week for its new location on State Street and for its alcohol license, and another eatery got the OK to serve wine and beer for a Valentine's Day dinner.
Bidwell House Museum Offers Winter Hike
The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles and last 1-2 hours, depending on trail conditions.
Dalton Board Fires Executive Assistant for Sharing Anonymous Letter
The Select Board on Thursday voted to terminate the town manager's executive assistant, Alyssa Maschino.
Pittsfield Schools: No 'Friending' Students
Prohibiting staff from friending students on social media aims to maintain professional boundaries and ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone in the schools.
