Community
VTF&W: Composting with Bears in Mind
If you know bears are active in your neighborhood, the best way to avoid attracting them is to take food scraps to one of the drop-off stations.
Educators Gather at MCLA for Leadership Conference
The conference will open Monday, July 6, with a keynote from Julie Haagenson, founder of New Pathways, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Murdock Hall.
Solid Sound 2026: Day One in Pictures
Justin Wagg spent Friday taking pictures of Solid Sound
Teacher of the Month: Lynn Shortis
For close to 38 years, Lynn Shortis has devoted herself to providing visually impaired students with the confidence, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their educational and personal journeys.
MassDOT RMV Announces Enhanced RoadReady App
The RoadReady program and free app help parents and caregivers guide teens through the required graduated license process.
New Traffic Light, Raised Crosswalks on Pittsfield's West Street
The traffic light at the intersection of lower and upper West Streets is now active, and there are a few raised crosswalks on the corridor.
MassDOT Board Approves Five-Year Capital Plan
MassDOT Board Approves Five-Year Capital Plan to Improve Transportation, Create Jobs Across Massachusetts
CrossFit Pittsfield Expands into New Space
CrossFit Pittsfield has expanded to a new home to meet the fitness needs of its customers.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic Berkshire Property
Are you looking for a beautiful and historic property with room for a big family? Then this is the home for you.
Lanesborough OKs Open Space Plan, Short-Term Rental Forms
Town Administrator Gina Dario discussed the draft for STR registration and certificate of inspection since the new bylaws were passed at the annual town meeting.
Dalton Swap Shed Seeks Volunteers; Wahconah Umbrella Club Designs Shed
The initiative provides individuals the opportunity to leave items they no longer need and/or take some items they need for free which prevents usable items from being tossed in landfills, reducing waste and supporting sustainability.
Pittsfield Firefighters Respond To Gas Leak
On Thursday, June 25 at 2:52pm, the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 41 Shaker Lane for a reported gas leak.
Berkshire Farms Awarded Farm Readiness Grants
These grants are part of $1.6 million in grants to 63 agricultural businesses across Massachusetts.
Pittsfield Council Makes Move to Hire Building Commissioner
The City Council removed residency requirements for Pittsfield's building commissioner during its regular meeting on Tuesday.
Prosperity Way Phase 1 Complete; Berkshire Gas Volunteer Day
Energy ran high on Thursday, as more than than 50 employee volunteers from Berkshire Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., spent the day helping move the project forward through painting, landscaping, and construction work.
Create an Ad: MyCom Federal Credit Union
MyCom Federal Credit Union partnered with us once again for the Junior Marketers Create an Ad series, giving Morningside Community School third graders the chance to design ads for the organization.
Weekend Outlook: Wilco Weekend & Summer Fun
It's too late to get tickets — the event's sold out! — but you can hear some of the performances in the downtown area. Or, you can listen for free on NEPM (New England Public Media) 88.5.
Berkshire South Opens Toddler Childcare Program to Meet Community Need
The new state-licensed program serves children ages 15 to 33 months and was created in response to a growing shortage of infant and toddler childcare options in the region.
Pittsfield School Committee Appoints Latifah Phillips as Permanent Superintendent
The School Committee enthusiastically voted to hire Latifah Phillips as the permanent superintendent on Wednesday
Northern Berkshire Amateur Radio Club ARRL Field Day
The event showcases the critical role amateur radio can play when traditional communication systems are unavailable due to natural disasters, severe weather, or other emergencies.
Pittsfield's Ward 2 Councilor Petitions to Explore Police Station at Morningside
Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham wants the city to explore turning Morningside Community School, which will not reopen in the fall, into a police station.
Dalton Prudential Committee Eyes Broader Involvement
With new members joining the Fire District's Prudential Committee, these elected officials are eager to revitalize the committee's involvement by making it more active than it has been in recent years.
Q&A: Williamstown to Celebrate Dane's Career at Thursday Party
Deb Dane has spent a lifetime working to build community and the last 20 years doing so at the town's public, educational, and government access television channel, WilliNet.
Companion Corner: Fox at Berkshire Humane Society
Fox is a 3-year-old Pomeranian who has been at the shelter for about a month.
Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Day of Action'
Following successful outreach projects this spring, workers will again go door to door to distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, and to share resources and knowledge directly with residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls.
Commissioner Visits Berkshire County Arc's Family Support Center
Commissioner Sarah Peterson Visits Berkshire County Arc's Family Support Center, Praises Its Innovative Approach
North Adams Council Votes $55M Budget
The proposed fiscal 2027 spending plan is $54,964,135.99, up 5 percent over this year. The Finance Committee gave a final recommendation of the draft on Monday.
Crane Currency Celebrates Milestone 225th Anniversary
Crane Currency is celebrating its 225th birthday, from its start as a papermill in the 1800s to becoming a premier printer of high-tech, international banknotes.
Parole Granted to Pittsfield Man Sentenced for Killing Toddler Son
According to the Boston Globe, the Parole Board on Monday voted to release Richard N. Mayes Jr., 78, to a halfway house.
Police Seeking 'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect in Thursday's Shooting
Terry Martizna, 35, is wanted for one count of murder.
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