Williamstown Board of Health Gets Update on 330...

The Board of Health last Monday saw evidence supporting a tenant's complaint about ventilation issues at their 330 Cole Ave. residence.

Another West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed another West Nile virus-infected mosquito sample in the city.

Local Authorities Responding to State's Action on...

The commonwealth temporarily will designate kratom, also known by its chemical name and marketed with the term "7-OH," as a Schedule I drug, greatly restricting its sale in Massachusetts as of Aug. 28.

BHS Partners with Local Lions Clubs to Launch...

Pilot collaboration with the Lions Clubs of District 33-Y will give donated eyewear a second life, helping people around the world see clearly — many for the first time

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes From...

At the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of WNV

The Faces of Homelessness We Do Not See

Many people experiencing homelessness in rural communities are hidden in plain sight.

Pittsfield Hasn't Seen West Nile Mosquitoes in...

On Wednesday, the Board of Health heard an update from Chris Horton, superintendent of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project.

Berkshire Health System Blood Program Helps Shield...

Today, Berkshire Health System's blood donor program collects about 2,300 to 2,400 units of blood annually, all of which stays within Berkshire County to help keep local blood supplies stocked.

BHS Hospitals Receive High Marks from CMS

CMS ratings matter because they give patients an independent look at hospital quality, safety, and patient experience and help them make informed decisions about where to receive care.

Air and Water Quality Testing Planned for...

The district will test air and water quality at Pittsfield High School as it prepares to request funding for "in need but not dire" renovations.

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Berkshire...

The event is free.

Myotherapy Practice Opens in North Adams

A new mind and body therapist has opened for business in Greylock Works.

Jewish Federation Hosts Program on Judaism, Tai...

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Dr. Joel Friedman, who will lead a program on "Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World" on Thursday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m.

SJC Dismisses Pittsfield Cell Tower Suit

The Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed a lower court's order to dismiss a lawsuit over the cell tower on South Street.

BRPC Receives Grant for Alternative Mental Health...

The FY27 state budget includes $250,000 to establish a task force for an alternative mental health response in the hilltowns, such as Hinsdale, and beyond.

Lenox High School Student Awarded ConvenientMD...

In Berkshire County, Lenox Memorial High School student Brooklynn Lamke was awarded $2,500.

Berkshire Concrete Sues Dalton Board of Health

Dalton Board of Health Establishes Cooling...

Air Quality Alert Issued for Berkshire County

The state's on an air quality alert through midnight Thursday because of the smoke from wildfires in Canada.