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Adams Town Meeting Approves FY2026 Budget with Amendments
Town meeting ran about two hours and all warrant articles passed.
Dalton Hires Full Time Patrol Officer
Prior's graduation from the academy is anticipated for mid-December, followed by a few months of field training before he can work independently, likely by February
Casella Transfer Station Fully Operational for Residential Drop-off
This full service includes drop-off for trash, recycling, bulky waste, electronics, mattresses and metal.
North Adams Adds Cannabis Retail Licenses
The meeting began with an appeal to avoid doing anything that would increase the availability of cannabis given existing concerns about its use by young people in the city.
Berkshire Carousel Spins Again
Around 170 carousels are operating in the United States today, and Pittsfield's is estimated to be one of six that were carved by communities.
Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market Returns for Third Season
Mobile market brings farm-fresh produce directly to underserved areas with tiered pricing, SNAP/HIP benefits, and WIC/Senior coupons
Clarksburg Elementary Bids Farewell to Principal, Administrative Assistant
Principal Sandra Cote and administrative assistant Donna Neville both decided to retire at the end of the school year, both after long careers in education.
Lanesborough OKs Towing Policy
The Select Board approved a towing policy that doesn’t require companies to have a storage facility in town or charge the customer for a cancelled call.
Plane Executes Emergency Landing At North Adams Airport
There were five passengers on the plane. None were injured.
Music Bingo Event to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society
Bishop West Real Estate is hosting a "Music Bingo" fundraiser on June 22, 2025, at Proprietor's Lodge in Pittsfield, with proceeds supporting the Berkshire Humane Society.
The Berkshire Athenaeum Announces Annual Summer Reading Program
The program is free.
North County Veterans Picnic
The picnic promises an array of classic picnic foods, non-alcoholic beverages, basket raffles, games, and a door prize
BCC Invites All to 'Explore the Electrician Trade'
The event will be held in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Themed 'Young At Heart'
This year's event is themed "Young at Heart," and it will have more than 100 units, including over a dozen floats, several musical and dance performances, and other elements that celebrate the community's youth.
PEDA Gets Site 9 Update, Comes Up With Street Names
During Thursday's Pittsfield Economic Development Authority meeting Edward Weagel of Rioux Associates gave updates on the project and said work is progressing.
Hinsdale Recognizes Their Emergency Management Director, Tours Disaster Bus
MEMA surprised Bolduc with a Massachusetts Professional Emergency Manager certification.
Mural Honoring 54th Massachusetts at Center of Juneteenth Celebration
Pittsfield’s annual Juneteenth Celebration at Durant Park featured the unveiling of a new mural dedicated to the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and, specifically, the Pittsfield residents who served in the nation’s first all-Black combat unit.
Eversource Trains For Turtle Preservation
Comprehensive wildlife protection program reinforces energy company's commitment to environmental stewardship
Miss Hall's School Graduates 48
The graduating class included 15 students from Berkshire County.
Fires and Swimming are Prohibited at Fishing Access Areas
Open fires and their remnants, create unsafe areas for other anglers and boaters to use and enjoy.
A New Exhibit in Lee is Showcasing Voting Rights in America from the Smithsonian
Lee Selectboard Chair, Sean Regnier, cut the ribbon welcoming people into the exhibit.
'No Kings' Demonstrations Held Around County
The mid-afternoon event in Pittsfield was part of a full day of demonstrations throughout the county that included rallies in North Adams, West Stockbridge and Great Barrington, a “Relay for Democracy” that ran from Williamstown to the Canadian border starting at 8 a.m. and a video projection on the exterior of Williamstown’s First Congregational Church from 9 to 11 p.m.
A New Storage Facility is Coming to Pittsfield
The facility has 431 units.
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
Lane closures will be in effect during overnight and daytime hours
Pittsfield Announces Street Improvement Projects for June 16-20
The announced schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.
MassWildlife: Protecting your gardens from wildlife
In summer, when it's finally time to reap the rewards of your hard work, your heart sinks as you find that something else got to your garden first.
Manage Costs This Summer with National Grid’s Energy Efficiency Tips
National Grid is encouraging customers to utilize energy efficiency tips and billing assistance programs to help them stay safe and manage their energy costs.
Hoosic River Revival to Host Hybrid Fundraiser and Community Events
This auction provides an opportunity to bid on one-on-one time with various Berkshires-celebrated VIPs, with proceeds benefiting the non-profit Hoosic River Revival.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Modern in the Mountains
The house has three bedrooms, with the primary and en suite on the first floor, and 2 1/2 bathrooms and was built in 1981. The asking price is $1,495,000.
North Adams Man Sentenced To State Prison On Rape Charges
Aggravated Rape of a Child with Force carries a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years. Rape and Abuse of a Child Aggravated by Age Difference carries a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years.
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