Community
Teacher of the Month: Kimberly Rougeau
Clarksburg Elementary School third-grade teacher Kimberly Rougeau has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month.
Mass DOR: December Revenue Collections Total $4.345 B
FY2025 year-to-date collections totaled approximately $19.260 billion, which is $1.394 billion or 7.8 percent more than actual collections in the same period of FY2024, and $159 million or 0.8 percent above the year-to-date benchmark.
Pittsfield Council to See Recycling Contract, Trash Presentation
Trash talk is back on Tuesday's City Council agenda with a proposed five-year extension for recycling services and a presentation on the new toter system.
Governor Signs Executive Order to Boost Diversity in Construction Workforce
This initiative builds on efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration, led by Secretary Raimondo, to expand access to quality construction jobs for underrepresented groups, including women, veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ workers.
Clarksburg Gifting Historic Print to Dorset Historical Society
The assumption had been that it was of a historic house that had been lost to demolition.
MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel Study
If invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior which will help MassDOT be informed regarding the future of transportation planning and service delivery.
MCLA's Essential Needs Center Ensures Student Don't Go Without
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is ensuring that students have resources when they're running low on necessities like food and care items.
Governor Renames Elder Affairs to 'Aging & Independence'
Renaming the agency reduces negative images around aging, normalizes aging as a natural process, and recognizes that older adults value independence and self-determination, while emphasizing that the Healey-Driscoll Administration is here to support residents as they age.
Berkshire Pulse Finds New Home
Pulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several donors.
North Adams Pub, Bowling Alley Have New Names, New Owners
Through the fall, the two have been busy making the space their own with the installation of the XL Arcade, which has 40 new arcade games for kids and adults, and other improvements throughout the building including a ramp to the event space.
70 Pittsfield Students Have Been Homeless This School Year
Seventy Pittsfield Public School students have been unhoused this school year, 20 more than the previous year.
MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam
Do not open links in text messages which request payment; EZDriveMA and MassDOT will never request payment by text
North Adams, Partners Celebrate $17.3M in Federal Money Toward Bike Path
It's been 26 years since the concept of a Connecticut to Vermont bike trail was first proposed — and 130 since a proposal was put forward for a path between North Adams and Williamstown.
Berkshire County in Mild Drought
The Western and Southeast Regions will also move from a Level-3 Critical Drought to a Level-1 Mild Drought status due to improved conditions. The Cape and Islands regions remain in a Level-1 Mild Drought.
BCC Announces Second Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class
Classes begin Feb. 24
North Adams Schools Prep for Budget, Review Grants
The School Committee was presented the timeline for the fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday.
Clarksburg State Park Adding Yurts
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation is planning to add four yurts to Clarksburg State Park.
Worldwide PowerSchool Breach Reaches Pittsfield, North Berkshire Schools
District students and teachers had their personal information accessed as part of a worldwide PowerSchool breach.
Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat Houses
The Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Saturday.
Weekend Outlook: Dance Parties, Nature Walks & More
We are already more than a week into the new year! Unwind with local events this weekend including bingo, nature activities, dance parties, and more.
2nd Street Elects Board Members
Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) announces the election of three members to its board of directors.
Pittsfield Launches Free Naloxone Distribution Program
The Department has qualified to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Community Naloxone Program (CNP).
Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Regionalization
Public Safety Advisory Committee members have constantly emphasized the need to obtain funding toward a new police station to lessen the burden on taxpayers.
PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid Scandal
Pittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the the scandal that's embroiled the school.
'Poor' Pontoosuc Avenue Bridge to Be Replaced
The Pontoosuc Avenue bridge has been in poor condition for a decade and will be replaced next year with improved pedestrian access.
Two-Car Crash Closes Church Street
A collision between two vehicles shut down a section of Church Street on Wednesday afternoon, followed shortly afterward by a three-car accident near Specialty Minerals in Adams.
Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled in Lenox
Attendees are encouraged to bring their insurance cards.
North Adams School Committee OKs Search Panel, Ad for Superintendent
The School Committee on Tuesday approved a superintendent search committee and a brochure advertisement for the post.
Williams Student Dies in Skiing Accident
A Williams College student died Tuesday following a skiing accident at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort.
Berkshire Money Management Hosts Free Virtual Retirement Planning Event
A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to ask questions and address specific concerns.
