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Berkshire Agricultural Groups Receive Over $124K in State Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) will manage these grants through three programs: the Agricultural Fairs Infrastructure Grant Program, Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program, and Buy Local Grant Program.
Adams Selectmen OK Transfer for Cruiser Purchase
The Selectmen approved a plea from the police chief on Wednesday to dip into reserves for a new Chevrolet Tahoe cruiser at $75,000.
Second Round: Dalton Town Meeting Passes Recall, Capital Plan Bylaws
After a contentious first meeting on Monday, the annual town meeting continued on Wednesday.
Clarksburg Board OKs Sale of Cruiser to MCLA
What town officials hoped would be a simple matter of disposing of two police cruisers turned into a difficult debate on money, timing and integrity.
BHS Appoints Two Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
BHS announced the election of Ashley Benson, MSW, LICSW, and Matthew Lauro of Mountain One Bank to the BHS Board of Trustees.
North Adams Letter Carrier Food Drive Scheduled for May 10
This year, the Friendship Center will collaborate with letter carriers to collect donations in North Adams, Clarksburg, and Florida Mountain.
Clark Art Hosts Mother's Day
Between 11 am and 1 pm, visit the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper to view a specially curated selection of prints, drawings, and photographs depicting the many facets of motherhood.
Berkshire Carousel Reopening June 14
Aside from carousel rides, the grand opening will feature games, food, and the unveiling of some renovations.
Clarksburg School Opens School Choice Spots for Next School Year
These are first open spots since 2023 as the school's residential enrollment has risen over the past few years. But with 12 pupils forecast for Grade 1, officials felt confident in opening school choice.
Pittsfield Holds First Hearing on School Restructuring
The School Committee is expected to vote on the restructuring by the end of this school year, and another public hearing will be held at Herberg Middle School next week.
Pownal Woman Killed in Route 7 Accident
A Pownal woman was was killed Tuesday morning following a collision with a school bus on Route 7.
Volunteers Pack Meal Kits for Berkshire Pantries
Unity can have significant impacts on a community. This was demonstrated during the Berkshire United Way's annual meal kit packing event on Saturday.
Pittsfield Interviewing 4 for Interim Superintendent
Four external candidates for Pittsfield's interim superintendent will be interviewed this week.
Pittsfield Homeless Advisory Committee to Host Housing Resource Fair
In the event of inclement weather, the fair will be relocated to the main room of the Berkshire Athenaeum during the same hours
NEA Pulls Grant to Mass MoCA Due to Trump's 'Agenda'
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art announced Tuesday that two of its previously awarded federal grants have been clawed back by the Trump administration.
Downtown Pittsfield 'Flying and Flourishing' With New Mural
Pittsfield High School students worked with artist in residence Huck Elling and public art intern Sophie Possick twice a week over the winter to create the three-part mural hanging in former window arches.
Ventfort Hall to Host Mother's Day Tea
Proceeds from the tea will support the restoration of the building.
BNRC Protects 109 Acres Along Webster Road in Tyringham
BNRC's purchase of the property prevents potential residential development. Instead, the property will now be managed as a forest reserve, letting natural processes occur without active forest management, contributing to carbon sequestration and ecological research opportunities.
Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing Derby
Volunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc.
Dalton Nixes Police Budget, High School Site Change; Suspends Town Meeting
With another dozen articles still left, voters elected just before 11 p.m. to suspend the annual town meeting and reconvene on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Nowak, Meczywor Win in Adams; Lenox Newcomer Wins School Committee
Voters returned Joseph Nowak to the Board of Selectmen for a fifth term and tapped Jay Meczywor to join him.
Need Ideas to Celebrate Mom? We've Got You Covered
Here are some suggestions for where you can spend time celebrating Mom this weekend.
BCC to Hold Talk on State Fire Marshall History
Local firefighters, BCC students and the public are invited to attend.
Williamstown Proposes 'Contingent' Hike in Wastewater Assessment
It remains to be seen whether town meeting and the town's partner in the district, go along with the idea.
Pittsfield Announces Phase Three of Spring Hydrant Flushing Schedule
Water mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. This phase is anticipated to last from May 5 to May 9.
BRTA Studying Microtransit for County
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is looking over a new project to bring microtransit to the county.
North Adams' K-M Toyota Expands Service Center
The new equipment and space will help technicians work on bigger-sized trucks and SUVs regardless of the make or model whereas before the service area was limited.
MassWildlife: Fawn Phases
To stay hidden from predators, young white-tailed deer spend much of their first 30 days on their own. Learn about fawn development and why you should never approach or take a fawn from the wild even if it’s alone.
Pittsfield School Committee Adopts $86M Budget
The School Committee on Wednesday adopted a $86,450,361 budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes an $18 million city contribution and more than $68 million of anticipated Chapter 70 funding.
Create an Ad: R.K. Miles
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary School participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
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