Community
Pittsfield School Committee Votes to Close Morningside
Over the last month or so, the district has considered whether to retire the open concept, community school at the end of the school year.
North Adams Council OKs Funds for Ashland Street Project Easements
The City Council on Tuesday approved an appropriation of $256,635 from the Land Sales Account for easements and takings related to the Ashland Street project.
BCC Gets EV Chargers Through State Grant
On Tuesday, the college highlighted this "step towards technological modernization" that was made possible by a $133,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
BFAIR and UCP Board of Directors Exploring Possible Merger
The organizations emphasize that no final decisions have been made and that this process is in an exploratory phase, according to a press release.
Mount Greylock District Aims to Provide Healthier Foods
The co-chair of the district's Wellness Committee gave a report to the School Committee at its Thursday meeting, outlining the wellness group's priorities for the year ahead.
Pittsfield School Building Committee OKs PHS Statement of Interest
Pittsfield High, the city's oldest school, will be the subject of the next funding request to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
North Adams Housing Trust Building Foundation for Future
The newly established Affordable Housing Trust has spent its first meetings determining its mission, objectives and resources.
City of Pittsfield Construction Updates
The schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
BRPC Submits Grants for Berkshire County
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission recently submitted grant applications on behalf of the county's municipalities.
DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil Shooting
The District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.
Clarksburg Students Create 'I Voted' Stickers to Promote Elections
Gomeau's idea was to involve the students at Clarksburg School through a contest to come up with the best "I voted" stickers.
Berkshire County Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment Grants
Funds Will Support Firefighter Safety Equipment in More than 300 Communities
MCLA, Drury Students Vouch for Early College Programs
Drury High School seniors shared their own experiences in the early college program.
State Education Officials Visit Pittsfield on 413 Day
At the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires child care center in Pittsfield, Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike heard from community-based preschool educators about workforce needs and the impact of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
Berkshire Concrete Sues Dalton
Berkshire Concrete is taking the town to court over the Planning Board's decision to deny its special permit.
Driscoll Focuses on Outdoor Recreation for 413 Day
Driscoll was getting a lesson in fly fishing from Brian Gilbert of Hilltown Anglers after a speaking to outdoor recreation stakeholders at Berkshire East in Charlemont.
Final Knox Trail Programs in Monterey
On Thursday April 16th at 7 p.m., you can attend the final talk in this series about the Knox Trail where Tom Ragusa will discuss how he has traced and marked the route of the old road for 8 miles, and his effort to list the road on the National Register.
Cheshire Hears Schools, Police Budget
The Select Board heard presentations on the the two regional school districts that education the town's children and reviewed, again, the police budget.
Berkshire Concrete Appeals Fines; Residents Demand More Aggressive Actions
Less than a month into spring, the town received its first dust complaint after an overnight storm on March 31 blew sand and fine dust onto Raymond Drive, sending air monitoring data off the charts.
Adams Firehouse Shored Up While District Seeks Options
Like many public safety organizations in the Berkshires, the Adams Fire District is looking for ways to address its building's deteriorating condition.
Morningside Community Defends School at Hearing for Possible Closure
Members of the Morningside community defended their school on Thursday during a hearing for its possible closure.
Thief Steals Ring During Wahconah Park Event
Someone lifted a championship ring during Saturday's "Farewell to the Grandstand" at Wahconah Park.
MCLA Commencement Features Arts Executive, Honorary Degrees
The former head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is this year's commencement speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Must-Experience Spring Events in the Berkshires
Here are some events happening this spring to help with your celebration.
Work-Based Learning Initiative Launched for Public Higher Ed Students
Initiative will grow co-ops for students at state's public campuses
Pittsfield Says Goodbye to Wahconah Park Grandstand
Dozens of people bid farewell to the Wahconah Park grandstand on Saturday with a round of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," hot dogs, and stories about the ballpark.
North Adams Schools Planning Better Communication With Families
The North Adams Public Schools is looking to refine how it communicates with families through text and social media, and providing parents with opportunities to see the schools in action.
Clarksburg Applies for Home Rehab Program, Continues Budget Talks
The town is applying with New Ashford for $1.1 million that would allow for 14 homes to be rehabilitated.
Pittsfield School Officials See FY27 Budget Without Morningside
Retiring Morningside Community School in the fall would cut about $2.5 million from the FY27 budget.
MassWildlife: Black bears are active and searching for food
If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.
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