Community
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.
Pittsfield Parks Department Scrapbooks Now Available for Viewing
In 2008, staff of the Athenaeum's Local History Department accepted 62 scrapbooks, covering the years 1943-2007, that were housed at the Springside House, former headquarters of the Parks Department.
Tile Mural 'Shapes of Togetherness' Unveiled in Downtown Pittsfield
On Friday, "Shapes of Togetherness" was unveiled on the side of 75 North St.
Mount Greylock Committee Talks Goals, Improvement Plan
The Mount Greylock Regional Schools interim superintendent Thursday walked the School Committee through his goals for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year and gave a status update on the District Improvement Plan the committee approved earlier this year.
Dalton Committee Works to Combat the Pines Trailhead Vandals
Vandals have invaded the community forest that the Open Space and Recreation Committee has been trying to cultivate.
Four Berkshire Organizations Awarded DEIB Grants
The company's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Grants went to 38 organizations in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties.
GE Buildings 12 & 14 Demolished in Pittsfield
General Electric's former Buildings 12 and 14 are demolished and the debris will soon be capped.
Governor Thanks Firefighters, Asks Public to Contain Fire Risk
More than 450 fires have burned over 1,500 acres since Oct. 1 in Massachusetts, including two ongoing fires in Middleton, and air quality continues to be affected in many communities.
200 Pittsfield Students Walk for Men's Mental Health
Around 200 Taconic and Pittsfield high school students marched downtown to support men's health on Friday.
Vermont's 'Operation Game Thief' Helps Catch Poachers
Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a joint nonprofit program sponsored by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs and administered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Teacher of the Month: Amy Mandel
Prekindergarten special education teacher Amy Mandel has been selected as the November Teacher of the Month.
Berkshire Trans Group Awarded Trans Justice Funding Project Grant
The Trans Justice Funding Project is a community-led funding initiative founded in 2012 to support grassroots trans justice groups run for and by trans people in the United States (including U.S. territories)
Mass DEP OKs Williamstown Habitat for Humanity Project
The president of Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity this week expressed satisfaction after the state Department of Environmental Protection ruled on a proposed four-home subdivision off Summer Street.
413 Bistro Closing This Month
The restaurant 413 Bistro is closing this month after three years in the downtown.
McCann 'Swarm'-ing With Enthusiasm
Some of the students were urged on by the Swarm Club, which hosted a pizza tailgate party that drew about 75 parents, students and staff before the game and then sited themselves on the field where "Swarm" was stenciled on the ground.
Three New Curators Join Team at WCMA
The Williams College Museum of Art to announced three new curatorial appointments
MassDOT: South County Lane Closures
Daytime and Nightly Lane Closures along I-90, from Monday, Nov. 18, to early morning Friday, Nov. 22
Weekend Outlook: Dancing, Comedy, Music
There are several events this weekend, including a weeklong dance festival, bazaar, live music, and more.
North Adams Extends Outdoor Fire Restrictions
518 Fires Have Burned More Than 1,500 Acres in Massachusetts Since Oct. 1.
Hoosac Valley Leo Club Annual Angel Tree Fundraiser
The fundraising drive runs through Dec. 13, 2024.
Lanesborough Sets Single Tax Rate, Bills to Increase
The average homeowner's tax bill for fiscal year 2025 will rise about $360.
Bershire Carousel Offered to City of Pittsfield
The Berkshire Carousel currently sits frozen in time as it waits for riders. Will operations resume under city ownership?
Health, Environmental Officials: Pittsfield GE Landfills Don't Pose Risk
Residents continue to express concerns about PCB exposure from the former General Electric campus but health and environmental experts say there is no risk.
Superior Court Briefs: Nov. 14
Superior Court briefings from the District Attorney's Office on Nov. 13, 2024.
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Announces New Staff Hires
The new hires expand BAV's staff team to nine, adding capacity to the nonprofit's service to local farmers and food producers in the Berkshire-Taconic region of Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut.
Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further Notice
Any requests for permits for outdoor fires, hot work such as cutting/grinding, and other activity will be decided based upon the ongoing fire risk.
Pittsfield Announces Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Pavement Repair
While the trailhead will remain open at the Mall Road, there will be no southerly access to Crane Avenue.
Dalton Select Board Delays Special Election Decision
The Select Board on Tuesday voted to delay any action on setting a special election to fill its vacant seat until the town confirms that proper legal procedures were followed.
Williamstown Planners Seek Input from Airbnb Proprietors
What the board members want is feedback from residents who already rent their homes on services like Airbnb or Vrbo.
Pittsfield Veteran Turns 102
A city resident and veteran was recognized this week as he closes in on his 102 birthday this month.
