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MassDOT Launches Billboard Design Contest for College Students
The contest aims to raise awareness about work zone safety and encourages drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects.
Into Light Exhibition Includes Forums, Gallery Walks to Highlight Substance Abuse
Thirty portraits are on display at Hotel Downstreet, part of an initiative to use the arts and storytelling to humanize substance abuse disorder.
Hinsdale OKs Police Department Audit After Fatal Shooting
The town has approved $25,000 for an administrative review of the police department, more than two months after police fatally shot 27-year-old Biagio Kauvil during a mental health crisis.
60 Firefighters Receive Free Cancer Screens Through DFS Program
Three-Day Screening Event Extended to Meet Demand
Governor Nominates Judges to Serve on Courts
Governor Healey has now nominated over 100 Judges
Pittsfield Council OKs Underground Fiber Network
Wards 3 and 4 will see the most work in the first phase, according to an underground fiber deployment plan. Fourteen streets in Ward 4 will see underground fiber deployment; 13 streets in Ward 3.
Williamstown's Cost Rising for Emergency Bank Restoration
The cost to stabilize the bank of the Hoosic River near a town landfill continues to rise, and the town is still waiting on the commonwealth's blessing to get to work.
Clarksburg Students Write in Support of Rural School Aid
The students focused on the hardships for small rural schools and their importance to the community — that they struggle with limited funding and teacher shortages, but offer safe and supportive spaces for learning and are a hub for community connections.
Lanesborough Elementary Robotics Team Wins Berkshire Title
For the third time in four years, Lanesborough’s pupils came out on top of the heap ... of Lego blocks.
Dalton Health Changes Regulations for Waste Haulers
The board also made a new reporting sheet for the haulers to fill out that will be included in the permit process.
Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group
Fourth-grade students at Bennington Elementary School illustrated the exciting experience of purchasing a Toyota or Honda at Coggins Auto Group as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Governor Opens Applications for Loan Repayments Dedicated to Early Childhood Educators
$15 million program aims to strengthen and retain Massachusetts’ early education workforce
Thistle 'N Thorn Floral Announces Closing
Thistle 'N Thorn Floral announced on Instagram that its doors will close.
Pittsfield City Council Confirms Police Chief, Honors Brewery Owner
The City Council has confirmed Marc Maddalena as chief of the Police Department.
MassWildLife: Watch for amphibians on the road
This spring, be mindful of amphibians as they emerge from their winter retreats and travel to breeding sites. Use caution while driving on rainy spring nights.
Williamstown Town Meeting Facing Bylaw to Ban Agricultural Biosolids
Last year, concern over PFAS, which has been linked to cancer in humans, drove a large public outcry over a Hoosac Water Quality District's plan to increase its composting operation by taking in biosolids, or sludge, from other wastewater treatment plants and create a new revenue stream for the local facility.
Friday Front Porch: Luxurious Lakefront Property
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 140 Hancock Road.
Networking Event Highlights New LGBTQ-Owned Berkshire Businesses
The event recognizes the launch of nine LGBTQ-owned businesses in the region within the past two years.
Dalton Fire Has Preliminary Budget Discussions
The Fire District has started preliminary discussions on its fiscal 2027 budget.
Pittsfield Ice Rink Closed for Season
Pittsfield's new ice rink had a short season because of unpredictable weather, and the city is soliciting memories about the Wahconah Park grandstand before it is demolished.
North Adams Library Friends Receive $25K Bequest From Late Paul Gaudreau
The Drury High graduate had great respect for the library and its service to the city, said his good friend Richard Taskin, and had entrusted him with the check before his death on Sunday at the age of 64.
Berkshire Organizations Awarded MassDevelopment Small Business Technical Assistance Grants
The grants, ranging from $40,000 to $104,000, will help the organizations expand advising, training, and capital access programs for businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
Hoosac Valley Seeks to Prevent 'Volatile' Assessments
The "volatile" shifts in Hoosac Valley Regional School District's town assessments year to year is hard for smaller towns to absorb; however, a proposed change to the regional agreement would fix that.
Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports $15M for Water Plants, Files Wastewater Ask
Morales reported that the city will take a step back and revisit the basis of WWTP design, and return with a refined proposal that addresses concerns.
Images Cinema Community Rallies to Aid Departed Managing Director
As of Thursday morning, a Gofundme campaign for Janet Curran had raised more than $12,500 from 90 contributors.
Weekend Outlook: Make Sure to Wear Green
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including St. Paddy's events, crafts, movies, and more.
Pittsfield Queries Community on Open Space, Recreation Needs
The city is progressing with its 10-year update of the Open Space and Recreation Plan with another public hearing held last Thursday.
Berkshire Bounty, CHP Awarded State Grants
Administered by the MDAR, the Local Food Policy Grant Program supports emerging and established local food policy councils and food working groups as they build stronger, more resilient local food systems.
Girls Inc. Announces 'She Knows Where She's Going' Award Recipient
The She Knows Where She's Going Award is one of Berkshire County's longest-running recognitions of female leaders who demonstrate vision, perseverance, and commitment to uplifting their community.
Congressman Neal, BHS Talk Local Health Care in 2026
In a time of federal funding uncertainties, community members are encouraged to maintain preventative health care, such as doctor visits.
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