Community
Adams Starting Administrator Search in New Year
Town officials hope to start the search for a new town administrator by January.
Governor Announces Grant Opportunities for Fire Safety Education
$2 Million Available to Help Fire Departments Reach Schoolkids and Older Adults
Berkshire Green Drinks: Pittsfield Power Possibilities
This free virtual event will take place online via Zoom and start at 6:00 PM.
Pittsfield Updates Old Container Pickup Schedule
For any containers that are unable to be collected this week, the city asks residents to place them at the curb for pickup on your designated collection day next week.
Pittsfield Tax Rates Down But Values Mean Increased Bills
On Tuesday, the City Council approved a residential tax rate of $17.94 per $1,000 of valuation and a commercial, industrial, and personal property tax rate of $37.96 per $1,000 of valuation.
North Adams Property Owners to See Tax Rates Fall, Bills Rise
The City Council on Tuesday voted to maintain the split tax shift, resulting in a drop in the residential and commercial tax rates. However, higher property values also mean a $222 higher tax bill.
BRPC Releases Draft Safe Travel and Equity Plan for Streets
With the help of federal and state funds, the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is trying to make streets safe and equitable for all modes of transportation.
Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
North Adams Hosting Route 2 Overpass Study Walks
The city of North Adams is hosting three community walks this week to solicit input on a study of the 60-year-old Central Artery project.
Senator Mark's November Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
New Moon Lodge Holds Veterans Dinner and Resource Fair
More than 200 area veterans and their families were connected to a host of resources available to them on Saturday and had dinner, too.
Dalton Open Space Committee Seeks Members
The seven-member committee has three vacancies and more members would allow it to be more efficient in managing the Pines as well as strengthen its efforts.
Clarksburg Committee Seeking Input on Town Field Plans
Residents are being encouraged to weigh in on the final design for the PFC Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field.
Adams Free Library: Mysterious Massachusetts
This program is geared for teens and adults age 13+, no registration required.
Local Veterans' Public Service, Civic Commitment Praised on Veterans Day
Reaching out to young people and sharing stories of sacrifice is a point of emphasis for the Williamstown American Legion post.
Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Structure Fire, Brushfire
Both scenes were under control within 60-90 minutes. At this time there are no reported injuries.
2nd Street Clinic on How to Seal, Expunge Criminal Record
The clinic will be held at the 2nd Street offices, located at 264 Second Street. Private consultations will be available.
Truffles By Tarah Pop-Up Opens in Pittsfield
On Friday, the ribbon was cut for Truffles by Tarah at 48 North St. Offerings range from classic favorites such as dark chocolate to lavender lemonade.
Public Safety Facility Panel Narrowing Potential Sites
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee is working to narrow down the four property selections it will include in its feasibility study.
Ioka Valley Farm Win Maple Syrup Competition
Ioka Valley Farm won first and third place for different maple products.
Market 32 Honors Veterans With Discount
All veterans and retired, active-duty, reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of service and AdvantEdge Card.
Dalton Residents Eliminate Bittersweet at the Dalton CRA
Bittersweet, which birds spread unknowingly, strangles trees, and also grows over and smothers ground level bushes and plants.
MassDOT Third Annual Name A Snowplow Contest
Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6
W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, Embrace Boston Partnership
In support of the Du Bois project, Embrace Boston has received a $150,000 Destination Development grant from the Massachusetts Department of Travel and Tourism
63-Year-Old Postcard Sparks Intrigue at Herberg School
Did you or someone you know send a postcard from Paris to South Junior High in 1961?
Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll Out
The Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year.
Disabled Veterans Can Benefit from HERO Act at RMV
Eligible disabled veterans exempt from automobile excise tax, receiving fee waivers for vehicle registration, driver's licenses and license renewals due to legislation signed in August 2024
Dalton Green Committee Needs Survey Participants
The Green Committee needs more responses for its climate action plan survey.
Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years
For 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Williamstown to Undergo Audit of Land-Use Rules
The community development director on Monday updated the Select Board on progress in executing the recently adopted comprehensive plan.
