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Adams Lions Club Hosts Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Advance tickets cost $30 per person.
Williamstown Fin Comm OKs Budget with Tax Hike, Lower Non-Profit Allotment
The Finance Committee on Wednesday voted to send town meeting a fiscal year 2026 spending plan that would raise property taxes by more than 7 percent in the year that begins on July 1.
Disability Advocates Hope Lawmakers See the 'Light'
Despite the "chaos" of the current political and budgetary environment, advocates for the disabled reminded local lawmakers where the light is.
Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Capt. Ralph Herbst
Ralph Herbst served his country in the Air Force from 1961 to 1968, separating as a captain.
MassWildLife: Drivers Watch for amphibians
For many Massachusetts residents, spring rain is a reminder of the changing seasons. For smaller Massachusetts natives, like amphibians, spring rains signal it’s time to emerge from winter retreats and migrate to breeding sites or disperse to new areas.
Obama Foundation Head to Speak at Williams Commencement
Valerie Jarrett, CEO and a member of the board of directors of The Obama Foundation, will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 236th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 8.
MassRMV: REAL ID Compliance Becomes Effective on May 7
Due to federal requirement, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter secure federal facilities, will need a REAL ID or Passport
Q&A Williamstown Fire Chief Looks Back on 37 Years of Service
Craig Pedercini can only hope that his retirement party will not be as memorable as that of his predecessor.
Community Hero: Reina Mercado-Antunez
Reina Mercado-Antunez is widely regarded by her peers as the glue that holds a community together.
MassDOT Reminds All Motorists Roadway Safety Is a Shared Responsibility
The announcement emphasizes the shared responsibility of roadway safety for all motorists. MassDOT urges vehicle drivers to exercise caution, particularly when changing lanes and making turns, by "looking twice" for motorcycles. Motorcycle operators are advised to wear visible clothing and adhere to speed limits.
North Adams Struggling to Redact Security Issues From School Records Request
The School Building Committee's update on Tuesday included that a public records request for the detailed design documents is requiring redaction and review, including by public safety.
Mass Humanities Announces 2025 Funding Opportunities
Reading Frederick Douglass Together grants are currently open, with applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Berkshire Habitat ReStore Overwhelmed With Unwanted Donations
The Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity ReStore won't be taking any donations on Saturday — because it's already overloaded with items dumped on its property.
Pittsfield Ice Rink Effort Sees $125K Gift
Philanthropic support has boosted the city's plans to revive long-cherished days of outdoor ice skating.
MassDOT: Becket Bridge Work on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound
Lane closures from Wednesday, March 26, through Friday, March 28, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Residents Still Having Issues with Sand from Berkshire Concrete
Town officials say they are taking residents' concerns seriously regarding the dust and particulates coating bordering neighborhoods from Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site, which is allegedly causing health issues.
North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project
The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks.
Red Tee Tournament Brings Together Women in Support of Girls and Women
3rd annual event to support Berkshire Medical Center Breast Imaging Services and Berkshire United Way
North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as Superintendent
The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools.
Pittsfield Board Advances Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Proposed draft language was continued last month and a working group then ironed out the details. Changes were made to cap occupancies and allow the local contact to live in wider Berkshire County.
Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation Supports Youth Sports
Subsequent to the event, the foundation allocated $11,000 to youth sports, with each of the 11 basketball organizations receiving $1,000.
Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest Returns
The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt Trail and Race returns bringing live music, food from local vendors, local craft, retail, and recreational vendors, a campfire and marshmallows, local craft beer and wine, and more.
Clarksburg Election Deadline Approaching
Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau is reminding citizens that the deadline to return nomination papers with 25 signatures is Monday, March 24, at noon.
Wind Damage Likely Will Not Delay Williamstown Fire Station Project
Recent wind damage at the new fire station's construction site will not cost the taxpayers any money and likely will not impact the project's timeline.
Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide Released
The Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide is designed to connect individuals and families with essential services.
Greylock Federal to participate in Lift Up Homeownership Program
Through Lift Up Homeownership, people of color earning up to 120 percent of the area median income are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in down-payment closing-cost assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to purchase their first home in New England.
Dalton Student to Plant Trees in Pittsfield
Wahconah Regional High School junior Brodie Kelly-Smith is doing a research project on recent fires across the state. To complete the project, Kelly-Smith had to take the initiative to address the issues and he chose Pittsfield as a recipient.
Pittsfielders Protest 'Median Safety' Rule at Park Square
Passion was high at Park Square on Tuesday as several dozen community members protested a proposed ordinance that would ban "loitering" in medians.
State Celebrates Agriculture Day with Farmland Preservation Funding, Youth Council Announcement
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $5 million in funding to permanently protect nearly 400 acres of farmland across eight farms through the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. Shaker Farm in Richmond completed an APR project in 2024.
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