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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Move-in Ready House
Are you looking for a family home in a nice neighborhood? Then this might just be the home for you.
Dalton Considers Budgeting Software
The Finance Committee has endorsed a budgeting software to streamline and increase the transparency of the budgeting process.
Weekend Outlook: Sing-Alongs, Bulbs and Laughs
Check out all of the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including shows, fun, and puppets.
National Caregivers Day, Feb. 20: Honoring the Quiet Work That Holds Families Together
Yet over time, what begins as a few simple tasks becomes a level of financial pressure that no one anticipates.
Williamstown Preservation Panel Pulls Surcharge Hike Proposal
The Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday voted to backtrack on a plan to ask town meeting to increase the town's Community Preservation Act surcharge on local property tax bills.
Adams Fire District Meeting Approves Full-Time Paid Chief
A special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.
Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire
Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.
Demonstrators Demand Home Depot Condemn ICE Activity
Community members want Home Depot's leadership to take a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around their stores.
Snow, or More Snow? Depends on Your State
The Berkshires could get 2 to 4 inches of snow on Friday. Or it could get 6 to 9 inches.
Companion Corner: Tyty at the Berkshire Humane Society
There's a lovable dog waiting to find his perfect family at the Berkshire Humane Society.
Barrington Stage Company Black Voices Legacy Awards
Shirley Edgerton, Dennis L. Powell, Wanda Houston, Sherrie Bethel, John Bissell, Dr. Frances Jones Sneed, Dashine Moore, and John Lewis to be honored in Feb. 24 celebration
Berkshire Community College Names Presidential Finalists
Presidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists who will be participating in on-campus interviews and forums in the coming weeks.
Southern Berkshire Annual Brochure Photo Contest
The winning photos will appear on the cover of our magazine-size publication that is distributed throughout the Berkshires all year.
North Adams Airport Commissioners Discuss Next Steps for Restaurant
Earlier this year, Williams College offered to donate used kitchen equipment that is no longer needed because of an upcoming renovation. That equipment is scheduled for delivery in May.
Community Members Join Flying Cloud Board
FCI announced that Faith Gagliardi and Caitlin Greer Meister have joined the organization's Board of Directors.
Williamstown Planners Eye Consultant Help on Mixed-Use Proposal
The Planning Board has decided to seek more input before moving ahead with a proposal that would encourage more mixed-use development in the town's business zones.
Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change
The state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January.
Adams Fire District Holds Special Meeting Thursday
Voters in the Fire District will decide on six articles for a special district meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the firehouse.
Pittsfield Council Sees BRTA's Proposed Route Changes
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's new administrator outlined proposed route realignments to the City Council last week for fiscal year 2027.
Suspect Arraigned in 'Horrific' Dragging Case
A Hancock man accused in last week's dragging death of William Colbert, 69, is being held on $250,000 bail.
Nomination Papers Now Available for Dalton Annual Town Election
Several key municipal positions will appear on this year's ballot, offering residents the opportunity to serve in various capacities within the local government.
Icy Rain, Snow for Berkshires Today; More Snow Forecast This Weekend
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter storm advisory to North Berkshire, Southern Vermont and the New York Capital District.
Dalton Power Program Could Save Ratepayers Money
Since 2015, the town has had an electric program in an effort to stabilize and make energy costs more affordable.
Healey, Driscoll's Campaign Stop Talks Housing, Health and ICE
Gov. Maura Healey acknowledged challenges and touted successes on Tuesday to a packed room at the former Johnson School on Tuesday.
Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Budget Requests, Pressures
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Thursday heard the final rounds of fiscal year 2027 budget requests and heard why those — or any — discretionary increases in spending will be difficult in the year that begins July 1.
Healey Announces Housing Development Supports at Former Pittsfield Bank
Gov. Maura Healey stood in the former Berkshire County Savings Bank on Tuesday to announce housing initiatives that are expected to bring more than 1,300 units online.
Zonta Club Honors Local Women
Jackie Melendez, President of the Zonta Club announced that this year five area women will be honored for their contributions to support and empower women.
Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney Fire
Firefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building.
North Adams First Congregational's 'Share the Love' Campaign Returns
Now in its fifth year, the First Congregational Church's "Share the Love" campaign returns to assist organizations aiding those in need in Northern Berkshire County.
North Adams' New Kimbell Building Taken at Foreclosure Auction
Mortgage-holder MountainOne Bank was the only bidder at the auction, taking the historic building for $1,248,000. It was held in the entrance lobby at 85 Main by Daniel P. McLaughlin & Co. Auctioneers LLC.
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