Community
Man Sentenced to State Prison After 2022 North Adams Drug Offense
On Monday, Dec. 2 Melendez pleaded guilty to six charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession.
PHS Dean Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
Pittsfield High School's dean of students has been placed on administrative leave after a federal drug arrest on Wednesday morning.
Op-Ed: If Trump Really Wants to Help Working People He Won't Kill This Federal Agency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created to protect regular people from abusive banks and other businesses. Isn’t that what Trump said he wants to do?
North Adams Remembers Pearl Harbor, Honors Local Veterans
American Legion Post 125 held a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony to mark the events of Dec. 7, 1941, and honor veterans and Legionnaires who have made a difference in the community.
State Fire Marshal: Recent Chimney Fires Prompt Heating Fire Safety Reminder
Have Chimneys and Flues Inspected and Cleaned Each Year
Adams Town Meeting Rejects Petition for Greylock Glen Commission
Town meeting members on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a citizen's petition pushing the creation of a Greylock Glen Commission.
North Adams Sees Drop in Alcohol Licenses
The License Commission last week approved the annual pouring, entertainment, package, liquor and automobile dealer licenses for the coming year.
North Adams' Bernard Calvi Honored for Making the Ultimate Sacrifice
Calvi received the Rite of Christian Burial 82 years after he was buried in a mass grave in the Philippines' Cabanatuan Prison Camp after the forces of Imperial Japan overran the island nation in 1942.
Dalton Water Board Approves Participation in EMS Regionalization Study
The Board of Water Commissioners agreed at its recent meeting to participate in a Central Berkshire and Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study.
Berkshire Museum to Offer Community Programming During Renovations
While the museum undergoes construction, it will produce a lineup of off-site events and educational programs across the Berkshires, utilizing partnerships with local organizations.
Adams Board Appoints Retired Dalton Town Manager as Interim Administrator
The Board of Selectmen on Monday named a former Dalton town manager as part-time interim administrator.
Clarksburg Sets Tax Rate; Interviews TA Candidate
The Select Board on Monday night voted after a tax classification hearing to again maintain a single tax rate. Members also interviewed the first candidate for the town administrator post, former Select Board Chair Ronald Boucher.
Dalton OKs Mail-in Ballots for Feb. 3 Special Election
Residents interested in running have until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, to submit their nomination papers, which need at least 20 certified signatures.
Pittsfield Remembers Pearl Harbor on Snowy Saturday
Veterans and community members paid tribute during Saturday's snowfall to those lost at Pearl Harbor.
BRPC Plans for Steep Cuts in Funding
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is preparing for drastic cuts in the federal budget that may be in the offing.
Annual Vigil Honors 56 Victims of Drunken Driving
The 37th annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving vigil was hosted by the Berkshire District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts State Police. Grieving friends and family lit a candle in honor of their loved one at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Senior Chief Lester Connolly
Connolly would enlist after his high school graduation at the tender age of 17 and do his basic training at the Squantum Naval Air Station.
MassDOT Extends Deadline for 'Name A Snowplow' Contest
Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13
Pittsfield Bricktacular Weekend
Meet Forte at multiple events in downtown and head out on a scavenger hunt to win prizes and free giveaways all weekend.
MassWildlife: What happens to wildlife during a fire?
Plants and animals have evolved to coexist with the natural process of fire. Learn about what animals do during and after fires and how periodic fire can actually benefit wildlife habitats in the long run.
Berkshire Carousel Offer Needs More Community Input
More conversation is needed before the City Council can decide to accept or reject ownership of the Berkshire Carousel.
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Holiday Donation Match Campaign
An anonymous supporter has pledged to match all donations up to $6,000 as part of the campaign, which runs through the holiday season, starting on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3.
Pittsfield Lights Growing Christmas Tree
The downtown was bustling with holiday cheer as the city lit its growing Christmas tree on Friday.
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
The work will take place from Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec.13.
Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving Angels
The funds helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,000 families in Berkshire County.
Market 32 Launches Holiday Food Drive to Aid Local Pantries
The initiative runs through Jan. 5, with all donations benefiting pantries local to each store.
Toys For Tots Bringing Holiday Cheer to Thousands of Local Children
On Wednesday, the Berkshire County House of Correction's storage building looked more like Santa's workshop as volunteers sorted through mountains of toys for newborns to teenagers.
MassHire Workforce Board Thanks Pignatelli For His Advocacy
Pignatelli was elected as state representative of the 3rd Berkshire District in 2002, serving 18 towns for 22 years. He did not run for re-election this year and Leigh Davis was elected to take the seat.
Drought Persists Across State
Under the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, Level 1 and Level 3 drought declarations require enhanced monitoring, coordination with state and federal agencies, communication of water-use restrictions, and technical assistance to affected municipalities.
