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Pittsfield ConCom OKs Shrubbery at Pontoosuc Lake
The Conservation Commission OKed some new wetland restoration plantings at Pontoosuc Lake Park during its recent meeting.
Westside Legends 6th Annual Block Party
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Pittsfield Schools Hit by Canvas Data Breach
Data syncing between Canvas and PowerSchool software in the Pittsfield Public Schools was paused in response to a recent national data breach.
Wellness Day To Be Held at the North Adams American Legion
Sponsored by the Commission on Disabilities, it is free of charge and open to the public.
Pittsfield Nearing the End of $40M ARPA Program
In five years, the city has dispersed almost all of the $40.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheshire Board OKs Draft Warrant, Compensates Town Clerk
The Board of Selectmen endorsed the warrant for the annual town meeting and voted to transfer funds to compensate the town clerk for election work.
School Budget, Environment, Recreation Highlight Williamstown Town Meeting
What goes on in that building the rest of the year could be a major topic of discussion at the Tuesday, May 19, gathering.
Barrington Stage Brings 'Driving Miss Daisy' to Williamstown
Barrington Stage Company will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Driving Miss Daisy" to Williams College's'62 Center for Theatre and Dance for a two-week summer engagement, June 26 through July 5.
Weekend Outlook: Art Week, Farmers' Markets, Pancake Breakfasts
Saturday is the first outdoor markets for North Adams and Williamstown and others will be added as the month continues.
NBCT Announces New Name, Identity, and Digital Platform
Effective immediately, NBCTC will operate as Gateway Collaborative Media (GCM) in alignment with the organization's evolving mission, expanded services, and emergence as a resourceful community partner, stated a press release.
Berkshire Humane Receives Grant to Expand Access to Veterinary Care
Funding Will Help Berkshire County Pet Families Access the Affordable Veterinary Care They Need.
Dalton Fire District Voters OK Annual Meeting Articles
Some 48 voters attended the meeting, which lasted an hour and 40 minutes, to vote on several articles that make up a total budget of $3,663,081.
Tax Exemption Proposed for St. Joseph's Housing Project
CT Equities is planning an $8 million redevelopment of the former St. Joseph's, which last operated as a high school nearly a decade ago.
Berkshire County Grangers Hear of National Endeavors
The National Grange is finding its way through the 21st century by building on past success and modifying its mission for modern America.
North Adams Residents Urged to Return Census
City residents are being warned of the consequences of not completing the census — their voting status will be deemed inactive.
Dalton Hometown Heroes Banner Installation
This initiative honors Dalton residents—past and present—who have served our nation and community with distinction.
Companion Corner: Loki at Berkshire Humane Society
There's a sweet and playful dog at the Berkshire Humane Society waiting for his new family.
Haskins Wins School, Select Board Seats
Voters put Daniel Haskins back on the Select Board and also on the School Committee on Tuesday.
Adams Fire District Election OKs Appointed Posts
After several years of trying, the voting members of the Fire District have approved making the clerk and treasurer appointed positions.
ICE Grabs Person in Downtown Pittsfield
Agents can be heard telling the person, seemingly a woman, to turn over and get down while she was audibly upset.
Williamstown Picks Curran, Sussman as Library Trustees
Janet Curran and Michael Sussman, separated by three votes, came in first and second, at 219 and 216. They will join the seven-member committee overseeing the Milne Library.
BRTA Announces New Driver Schedule
The new schedule started on May 11.
LGBTQ+ Business, Professional Leaders Networking Event
The community conversation and networking event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance House, located at 247 South St. in Pittsfield.
Dalton Fire District Voters OK 'Surprise' Building Purchase
For several years, the district has been working with limited space, and a vote at the annual meeting is expected to help ease those constraints.
Williamstown Board Holds Executive Session on Town Garage Site
The Select Board on Monday breezed through a short public agenda before adjourning to executive session to discuss the transfer of 59 Water St., the former town garage site.
Community Meeting Addresses Prejudice in Pittsfield Schools
Around 60 community members gathered at Conte Community School on Monday night to discuss issues with prejudice in the district.
Jillian Tatro's Killer Guilty of First-Degree Murder
A Berkshire County jury on Tuesday returned a verdict of guilty in the murder of Jillian Tatro four years ago.
North Adams Man Charged in Stabbing Father to Death
David L. Boucher had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf and he is being held without bail at the prosecution's request.
Railroad Street Youth Project Culinary Arts Dinner
A celebration of the accomplishments of local youth, this special event features a five-course meal prepared by young participants in the Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program, the awarding of the Railroad Street Youth Student Empowerment (RYSE) Scholarship, and honoring Melissa Mae, the long- serving past President of RSYP's Board of Directors.
Mass Audubon Closes On Over 850 Acres in Becket
In 2024, after years of conversations with the landowners who owned the property since the 1960s, they agreed to sell the property to Mass Audubon for $5 million.
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