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BNRC Announces New Board Leadership and Members
Smithers, a retired Berkshire County real estate attorney with over 50 years of experience, previously served on the BNRC board for 10 years and rejoined last year.
Pittsfield Speller Advances to Regional Bee
The Region 4 Bee will be held virtually on March 8, 2025, at 9 a.m.
North Adams Airport Looking For New Manager
Goff, who has been the manager since 2022, did not say why he had resigned.
Pittsfield Board Mulls Short Term Rental Ordinance
n Tuesday, the board continued a vote on draft language to its March meeting.
Dalton Trucking Business Requests Changes to Special Permit
Nearly 100 people attended the meeting, both in person and on Zoom, with some expressing frustration over noise allegedly coming from the excavation and trucking company.
Watch out for tax scams
It's tax season again — which also means, unfortunately, that it's time for the annual array of scams aimed at taxpayers. Fortunately, by being alert, you can protect yourself from these attempts to defraud you.
U.S. Sen. Markey To Headline Rally in Pittsfield
There are no more seats available at the free event.
Pittsfield's WinterFest Celebrates Community
The event featured various activities, including a fire pit, sledding, s’more-making, a sled design contest and race, and more snowy activities.
Berkshire Nursing Families Trivia Fundraiser
The event will include trivia, raffles, and food in support of BNF's mission to provide feeding and parenting support for families in the region.
Non-Profit Funding Will Be Issue for Williamstown Finance Committee
Historically, town meeting voters have supported allocations to several different non-profits with allotments from the town’s free cash reserves.
TIF Proposed for Unistress Expansion
Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a ten-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corporation's $4 million expansion, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.
Berkshire Concrete Ceases Work for Controversial Dig Site
At the advice of town counsel, all work has stopped, and Berkshire Concrete will be required to reapply for this permit under this parcel number.
W.E.B. Du Bois Center Appoints Interim Director
Lloyd has more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As interim director, he will oversee the center's strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and continue to advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois.
Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting Soon
Work on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer.
Dalton Opens Nominations for Annual Town Election
Residents interested in running for town office can pick up nomination papers at the Town Clerk's Office.
BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts Complex
These changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking.
Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound Milestone
Mary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost. She hopes to triple that in the next two years.
Williamstown Finance Begins Review of FY26 Budget
The Finance Committee on Wednesday began a review of a fiscal year 2026 budget that would result in a 5.03 percent increase in the property tax levy from the year that ends on June 30.
Veteran Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer Scott Hunt
Scott Hunt served his country in the Coast Guard for an amazing 30 years, from 1984 to 2014, retiring as a chief warrant officer.
Shutdown of Pet Microchip Company Could Affect Lost Pets
Staff at Berkshire Humane Society told us how much this could impact people if their pet gets out and is not registered.
MassDOT National Work Zone Awareness Week Billboard Design Contest
The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects.
Drury Class Of '57 Donates to NBEMS in Honor of Classmate
Wagner served as president of Northern Berkshire EMS 29 years.
Pittsfield Parade Committee Picks Theme, Elects New Leadership
While holding its annual elections for the Board of Directors, the committee elected Pittsfield Downtown Inc. Director Rebecca Brien President, officially replacing longtime Director Pete Marchetti.
Williamstown Planners Advance Bylaw Proposals, Discuss Sweet Farm Road
The Planning Board last week advanced two of its zoning bylaw proposals to keep them on track for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant.
Bromley Mountain Hosts Annual Mom's Day Off Fundraiser
he full $30 ticket price will be donated to breast cancer services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington.
Daily Grind's New Owner Has Familiar Face
Becky Duprat has worked at diner for about 18 years and officially became the new owner on Jan. 1. She purchased the Park Street business on Jan. 1 from Ben Acquista, who operated it for 28 years.
Adams Recycling Efforts Paying Benefits
The town has diverted some 119 tons in "commingled" recyclables of paper, plastic and glass and trash collected was 172 tons.
Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Sarah Curtiss and Jacqueline Ferry
Berkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced two new additions to their operations team
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
The work will take place from Monday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 28.
ZBA OKs Signage for Pittsfield's New Hotel
With approved signage, the Holiday Inn Express on South Street is one step closer to opening.
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