Community
MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound
ACB College Financial Aid Event
The event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6-7 pm at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield at 45 Woodlawn Avenue.
Pittsfield Looks to Update Zoning for ADUs
Accessory dwelling units will be by-right in early 2025 and the city wants to be prepared.
63-Year-Old Lost Postcard United With Intended Recipient
Raymond Guidi was surprised and glad to see the communication after all of this time. He worked for the Pittsfield Public Schools for a few years and then taught in Dalton for nearly 40.
Rain Slows Growth of Butternut Fire
Rain has slowed the Butternut Fire's growth but it's estimated at about 1,200 acres at this point. It's the largest wildfire in the Berkshires since nearly a 1,000 acres burned in Clarksburg State Forest.
North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey Scam
Officials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time.
Clarksburg Eyeing Tight Budget; Looking for Grant Funds
Clarksburg School could be in line for more grants but next year's budget is expected to be tight.
Weekend Outlook: Storytimes, Tribute Bands and Nightwood
There are several events this weekend, including an immersive installation, live music, and book activities. See a list of upcoming bazaars, craft fairs and markets here.
BHS And CDCSB Partner to Improve Housing Availability
BHS will provide the CDCSB with financial support to make some units of the Thornewood available for temporary housing of healthcare workers who face barriers in finding available housing options.
North Adams, Hoosic River Revival to Host Meeting About Flood Control
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. It will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Berkshire Natural Resources Council Welcomes Director of Advancement
Daunis will lead BNRC's fundraising and engagement initiatives to support its mission of land conservation and access to nature in the Berkshires.
Dalton Division Road Project in Pre-25 Percent Design Stage
The town's engineers say there is still time to work through the Dalton Division Road project’s design and permitting process.
Greylock School Geothermal Funding Raises Concerns
As the Greylock School project moves into Module 6 — design development — there's a nagging question related to the geothermal system.
Butternut Fire Expands to Sheffield, Covering 1,100 Acres
The Butternut Fire has expanded tenfold, now covering almost 1,100 acres of forest and expanding to Sheffield.
Dalton Water Chief Says Lead in Lines Unlikely
Some residents received an "alarming" notice from the Water Department about the possibility of lead pipes or solder in some homes, but officials assured them not to worry.
Lenox Library to Host Book Signing with Award-Winning Illustrator
This program is free and open to the public.
Local Stop & Shop Inventory Still Low After Cyber Attack
Company officials reported that there is limited inventory on certain products and they are restocking shelves as soon as item availability improves.
Pittsfield CPA Project Eligibility Application Process Open
The Committee also welcomes public participation to understand community priorities as it begins a new year of soliciting potential projects for funding.
Vice Chair Vote Highlights Fissure on Williamstown Select Board
A seemingly mundane decision about deciding on a board officer devolved into a critique of one member's service at Monday's Select Board meeting.
North Adams Library Trustees Leery of Tapping Cariddi Money for Repairs
The scope of the work includes demolishing the existing roof membrane, flashing insulation and protection boards on the existing flat roof, repairing and repainting the window frames and sashes, and painting and sealing all surfaces.
Wildfire Puts Great Barrington in State of Emergency
The town is in a local state of emergency as responders work to calm a wildfire spread over 100 acres near Brush Hill Road off East Mountain.
Multiple Agencies Respond to Great Barrington Wildfire
Nearly 75 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire on East Mountain that was reported late Monday night.
Lanesborough Elementary Sees Modest Drop in Absenteeism
Lanesborough Elementary School this fall has seen a reversal of a trend that has plagued public schools both locally and nationally in recent years.
Berkshire Grown Indoor Winter Farmers Market Season Begins
Berkshire Grown launches its 2024-2025 indoor Winter Farmers Market season on the weekend before Thanksgiving, in both North and South Berkshire County.
Dalton ZBA OKs Gas Station Appeal
The location has been an automotive repair shop, Miller's Service, for several decades until its owner, Darren Miller, sold it to Lipton Properties in February 2024 for $500,000.
Mass Federal Funding Office Starts Outreach in Berkshires
On Monday, the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office held a community roadshow at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
Pittsfield's Site 9 Near-Complete, Funding Secured for Sites 7 & 8
The William Stanley Business Park is transforming from grey to greener. Site 9 is nearly completed and funds have been secured to ready Sites 7 and 8 for development.
Passenger Rail Advocates Rally for Northern Tier Proposal
Community, education and business leaders are promoting the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Restoration Project as a critical component for economic development.
Victim Identified in Sunday's Fatal Accident
Family members have confirmed through social media that the pedestrian struck and killed Sunday night was Michael DeMarsico of North Adams.
Pittsfield Car Seat Installation and Inspection Event
This event will take place at the Pittsfield Highway Facility (rear entrance) located at 81 Hawthorne Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
