Community
Dalton Candidates Debate Infrastructure, Police Station at Candidate Forum
The four candidates on the ballot, Robert Collins, Rich Haley, Levi Renderer and Patrick Carsell appeared at a forum Wednesday night to highlight their perspectives on issues including transparency and collaboration, the condition of the police station, and roads and sidewalks.
Airport Commission Drama Surfaces at North Adams Council Meeting
The controversies stewing at the Airport Commission bubbled over to City Council on Tuesday night with a councilor demanding an investigation and the subject of a failed lease agreement claiming conflicts of interest and mayoral tampering.
PCTV Welcomes New Digital Navigator To Empower Community
Samuel Pascual's role is a one-year, grant-funded position designed to promote digital equity through community media centers.
Pittsfield Toter System Reducing Waste, Increasing Recycling
Pittsfield now throws away about 1,024 tons of trash per month, down from 1,388 tons, and recycles about 201 tons per month, compared to 148 tons. Since its implementation in the fall, the city has saved more than $367,000.
Car Shears Utility Pole Closing Pittsfield's West Street
A portion of West Street is closed after a sport utility vehicle hit and broke a utility pole Wednesday morning
Orchards Renovation Likely to Add Tax Revenue in Williamstown
This winter's renovation of a defunct Main Street hotel is the kind of commercial development that town officials are hoping will generate non-residential property tax revenue.
State Officials Urge Fire Safety During Open Burning Season
Season Begins Tomorrow; Wildfires in Massachusetts and California Prompt Safety Reminder
Gina Coleman Chosen as the Recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker Award
The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire.
Blackinton Mill OK'd for Tourist Cabin Building Venture
The Planning Board on Monday night approved a special permit for manufacturing in the former woolens factory on Massachusetts Avenue.
Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26
No details were revealed about the town's fiscal year 2026 spending plan at Monday's joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee. But it was apparent that FY26 budget will require a significant increase in the property tax levy in the year that begins July 1.
North Adams Making Plans to Address Library Belvedere
With a $75,000 matching Mass Historic grant, city officials are moving closer to addressing the library's decrepit belvedere.
Dalton Water Crews Fixing Leak on North Street
It's been a busy couple of days for the Dalton Water Department's four-man crew who have been addressing a couple of water leaks.
Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Facilities Fund
Public Safety Advisory Committee members have discussed a proposal to establish a public facilities stabilization fund.
CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'
The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Central Berkshire Superintendent Intends to Retire in June
Central Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis has put the phrase "life-long learning" into practice throughout her career and will continue to do so in retirement.
Greylock Federal to Host 'Scamalot'
The webinar will feature actual fraudulent recordings, email and text samples. The conversation will also share next steps on what to do if you become a victim of a scam.
Berkshire District Attorney's Office Awarded Over $200 K in Grant Funding
Berkshire District Attorney's Office was awarded a Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and a Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant.
Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel Issue
The Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.
Hoosac Senior Honored with Superintendent's Award
A Hoosac Valley High School senior was recognized for her excellence in the science lab and beyond.
iBerkshires Hosts Dalton Select Board Candidate Forum Wednesday
In this forum, each candidate will begin with a two-minute opening statement. Following this, Polito will ask questions.
Daly Announced as CEO of Pittsfield Co-op
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has named Michael P. Daly its chief executive officer. A friend and customer of the institution since the 1980s, Daly will help develop strategies for ongoing success.
Readsboro Bridge Project Gets $26M Federal Boost
The deteriorating Readsboro Memorial Bridge over the Deerfield River is set to be replaced with $25.8 million in federal funds
Herberg School Closed Tuesday for Heating Issues
Early in the morning, it was discovered that the boilers were not functioning properly and around 8 a.m., the school was notified of electrical and boiler issues that could not be rectified. Temperatures were around 35 degrees.
Pittsfield Man Charged With Assaulting Two with Handgun
After a standoff, a city man was arrested and charged for allegedly threatening and striking two people with a handgun over the weekend.
Dalton Green Committee Awards Climate Action Logo Winners
Green Committee member Antonio Pagliarulo presented the three Climate Action Plan Logo contest winners with a framed letter of recognition in front of the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
Bidwell House Museum Hosts Winter Hike
Participants will explore the museum's 6 miles of trails, discovering a unique winter landscape with potential wildlife sightings.
MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Painting
The work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Pittsfield Crosby/Conte Feasibility Years From Completion
If local approval is secured in the fall, the district will have 2 1/2 years to complete a feasibility study for the Crosby/Conte school project.
Lanesborough, Williamstown Schools Make FY26 Budget Requests
The Mount Greylock Regional School District's elementary school principals Thursday presented their fiscal year 2026 budget requests to the School Committee.
Teacher of the Month: Kimberly Rougeau
Clarksburg Elementary School third-grade teacher Kimberly Rougeau has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month.
