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BCC's New President Gets Higher Ed Board OK
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.
Clarksburg School Pressed to Find More Savings for Fiscal 2027
School officials are looking at the elimination of three teaching assistants, prekindergarten for 3-year-olds and a two part-time positions to reduce the fiscal 2027 budget.
National Grid to Host Customer Assistance Event in North Adams
Customer Assistance experts to visit communities across the state to highlight bill management, plus energy and money saving tips
Berkshire Delegation Details Efforts to Help Berkshires
Legislators say they are advocating for programs and services that Berkshire County residents need the most, amidst federal funding cuts.
Pittsfield Sees Legal Threats Over PHS Report
City officials say they have received informal threats of legal action if the redacted Pittsfield High School investigation report is released.
Pittsfield Celebrates Student Winners of Berkshire Jazz Art Contest
During Jazz Appreciation Month, Pittsfield High students' jazz artworks bring a pop of color to the halls of City Hall and the city's annual Berkshire Jazz Festival.
Cheshire Looks to AG's Office for Blighted Property Help
The Select Board heard a presentation last week from the state's Neighborhood Renewal Division program that could help rehabilitate two properties condemned by the Board of Health.
Berkshire Democrats Host Candidate Forum Friday
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church located at 74 First St.
Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce Merger
Two local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.
Art Donation Brightens Bracewell Youth Project
Residents entering transitional housing at 111 Bracewell Ave. can look to the left to see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
Grange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance.
Craft Swap at the North Adams Public Library
Saturday, April 11, from 10AM to noon
Pittsfield Energy Saving Trees Program
Eversource is donating over 1,000 three- and five-foot-tall trees to local communities through its Energy Saving Trees Program with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Williamstown Fire District Expects Slightly Lower Tax Rate
A rise in operating expenses for the Williamstown Fire Department will be offset by lower debt service payments on the new fire station, resulting in a slightly smaller tax bill from the district, officials noted last week.
Pittsfield Schools Schedule Morningside, Budget Hearings This Week
The School Committee will hold another public hearing for the potential closure of Morningside Community School.
North Adams Church Surpasses Share the Love Campaign Goal
The First Congregational Church blew through its $10,000 goal, raising a total of $17,600 during its annual "Share the Love" campaign.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Daytime and Nighttime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, April 6, through Saturday, April 11
Governor Signs Order to Support Adults with Profound Autism
The Executive Order aims to improve coordination across state agencies, promote innovation and advance outcomes for adults with profound autism and their families.
Social Service Organizations Highlight Challenges, Successes at Poverty Talk
The event held on March 27 at the Berkshire Athenaeum included a working lunch and encouraged public feedback.
Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher
Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment.
North Adams Schools Reviewing Greenhouse Program
School officials plan to review the greenhouse program, which is being used for life skills education for older students.
Pittsfield Reviews Financial Condition Before FY27 Budget
The average single-family home in Pittsfield has increased by more than 40 percent since 2022.
Governor Awards Over $1Billion to Water Infrastructure Projects
These funds are a critical resource that cities and towns rely on each year to plan and advance water infrastructure projects. Additionally, $143 million in funding will be made available to communities on a rolling basis throughout the year.
RMV Offers Motorcycle Rider Safety Programs
The program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to promote rider education and safety
Taconic Student Revitalizes Wild Acres Trailhead Sign
A Taconic High student has given new life to a city trailhead sign that dates back to the 1980s.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy Home in Adams
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 84 North Summer St.
Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn
The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm.
Williamstown Health Board Finalizes N2O Bylaw Draft
The board Tuesday also reversed its earlier decision on phasing in implementation of the anti-smoking bylaw town meeting approved last May.
Friendship Center Food Pantry Adds Thursday Evening Hours
It will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. The pantry, at 45 Eagle Street, serves households in North Adams, Clarksburg and Florida Mountain.
North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges
He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25.
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