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Massachusetts Moves Into Phase 3; Gyms, Museums Can Open

Fitness centers, movie theaters, museums and other enclosed venues...

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Massachusetts Lifting 14-Day Isolation for Certain Travelers

The state is welcoming travelers from surrounding states that have...

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Williams College Announces Plan for Return of Classes

Students will be allowed to choose to take the year off with no...

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COVID-19 Updates

updated: July 6, 2020; 7:00 p.m.

604 cases in Berkshire County
104,659 cases in Massachusetts
7,983 deaths in Mass; 45 in Berkshire County (DPH removed probable cases/deaths from the data; no reason given.)
U.S. Cases 2,922,000; deaths 130,208

BEYOND THE BERKSHIRES

Mass. Overnight Camps Moved to Phase 4

As overnight camps were preparing to open for phase three, they...

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New Hampshire Lifts Travel Restrictions For Mass. Visitors

Patriots Offering Free Parking for Home Games

As long as the NFL 2020 season happens, people interested in going...

MoreJuly 06, 2020 | 12:10PM

Rescued Sea Turtles Released Off Cape Cod

Shark Sighting in Plymouth Forces Swimmers Out

On the Fourth of July, swimmers in Plymouth were forced out of the...

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Mass. Isn't Exempt From Maine's Quarantine Rules

EEE Detected In Massachusetts Mosquitos

EEE has been found in Massachusetts mosquitos for the first...

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Walmart Plans to Turn its Parking Lots into Drive-Ins

New Downtown Pittsfield's Ambassadors Ready to Assist

July 07, 2020 | 02:25AM

Their job is twofold focusing on concierge service and safety. The ambassadors are walking concierges. They are a welcoming, information sharing resource helping visitors and residents find parking, offering directions and wayfinding, and providing information on dining and shopping. click for more

New North Adams Committee Orders Dangerous Dogs Put...

July 07, 2020 | 01:17AM

The Public Safety Committee on Monday voted to euthanize two dogs deemed to be dangers to the community. A third dog has been given a chance for rehoming, if possible. click for more

New Mount Greylock Names Putnam Interim Superintendent

July 06, 2020 | 06:22PM

Chair Christina Conry announced after the committee met in executive session for 38 minutes that Superintendent Kimberley Grady is on an indefinite medical leave. click for more

Williamstown Planning Board Stands by Pot Bylaw...

July 06, 2020 | 04:03AM

The Planning Board on Thursday decided not to try to alter the language of a bylaw proposal it approved back in March for the planned May town meeting. click for more

Adams Receives Six Bids For Town Common Project

July 06, 2020 | 02:24AM

H.M. Nunes & Sons Construction, of Ludlow, came in with the lowest base bid of $296,132.50 and J.H. Maxymillian had the highest bid of $513,474. click for more

North Adams Eyeing Street Closures to Aid Local...

July 06, 2020 | 01:27AM

A section of Center Street near Marshall Street will be shut down on Monday along with part of a private parking lot between the Mulcare Building and Juvenile Court. click for more

Coronavirus Updates

Massachusetts Moves Into Phase 3; Gyms, Museums...

July 02, 2020 | 01:33PM

Fitness centers, movie theaters, museums and other enclosed venues will be able to reopen on Monday with restrictions and the number of people allowed in an indoor gathering is now raised to 25. click for more

Massachusetts Lifting 14-Day Isolation for Certain...

June 30, 2020 | 02:49PM

The state is welcoming travelers from surrounding states that have controlled the spread of the novel coronavirus. click for more

Williams College Announces Plan for Return of...

June 29, 2020 | 10:21AM

Students will be allowed to choose to take the year off with no penalty, and the college has lowered the number of courses required in the 2020-21 fall and spring semesters with no impact on a student's progress toward graduation. click for more

COVID-19 Updates

BEYOND THE BERKSHIRES

Mass. Overnight Camps Moved to Phase 4

July 06, 2020 | 12:35PM

Patriots Offering Free Parking for Home Games

July 06, 2020 | 12:10PM

Shark Sighting in Plymouth Forces Swimmers Out

July 05, 2020 | 01:34PM

Williamstown Sets Mid-August Outdoor Town Meeting Date

On Wednesday, the Select Board approved Town...

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Retired North Adams Librarian Pens Book About Renovation

The story of the modernization and expansion of...

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PCTV Documentary Finds Pittsfield Parade Dates Back to 1801

Previously the Pittsfield Parade Committee...

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Government

Fourth of July: The Declaration of Independence

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all...

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Rep. Mark, Panel Push County Residents to Be Counted in Federal Census

The topic of the agency's weekly webinar was the...

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Dining

Bennington Museum Opens its Doors

The Main Street museum, which shut down in March...

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Williamstown Select Board Moves Toward Establishing Racial Justice Advisory Group

The Select Board on Wednesday moved to create a...

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Cheshire's Trail Tenting Site Nearly Ready

The site is designed to give hikers a short one-...

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• Williamstown Select Board Moves Toward...
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• Fourth of July: The Declaration of...
• Rep. Mark, Panel Push County Residents...
• Retired North Adams Librarian Pens Book...
• Williamstown Planning Board Stands by...
• PCTV Documentary Finds Pittsfield...
• Adams Receives Six Bids For Town Common...
• Mount Greylock Names Putnam Interim...
• Williamstown Sets Mid-August Outdoor...
• North Adams' Poirot Has Big Holiday...
• North Adams Committee Orders Dangerous...

• Closer Look: Williamstown Residents...
• North Adams Council OKs July Spending,...
• Williamstown Select Board Pressed for...
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• License Board Permit Rusty Anchor to...
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: July 3-9

Welcome to Cultural Pittsfield's weekly guide featuring...

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Jacob's Pillow to Launch Virtual Festival

Jacob's Pillow announced the cancellation of its 10-week...

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BTG to Host 'Sunset Cinema' Outside at Taconic High School

The cinema will begin on Friday, July 10, with Disney�s...

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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Southern Section to Reopen; Northern Section to Close

Because of the State of Emergency declared at the onset of the...

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Your Mental Health During COVID-19: When Should You Seek Help?

For many, mental health during COVID-19 can be hard to maintain....

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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: July 3-9

July 02, 2020 | 12:02PM

Welcome to Cultural Pittsfield's weekly guide featuring in-person and virtual classes and events, information, and more. If you are a Pittsfield business and would like your event listed, please email us at cultural@pittsfieldch.com. Thank you and be well! click for more

Jacob's Pillow to Launch Virtual Festival

July 02, 2020 | 11:33AM

Jacob's Pillow announced the cancellation of its 10-week festival for the first time in the organization�s 88-year history in March, due to the novel coronavirus. click for more

BTG to Host 'Sunset Cinema' Outside at Taconic...

June 30, 2020 | 11:26AM

The cinema will begin on Friday, July 10, with Disney�s "Newsies: The Broadway Musical!," a movie about an intrepid group of kids called the newsies in 1899, who fought corporate America and won. click for more

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Obituaries

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Linda Jane Reynolds, 66

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Linda Jane Tremblay Reynolds, 66, of 554 Daniels Road passed away on...

Tammy Blair, 51

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Tammy Jean Angeli Blair, 51, of North Adams, died on July 4, 2020,...

Carol-Lu Dupuis, 85

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Carol-Lu (Bowes) Dupuis, 85 of North Adams, MA died on Monday, June 29,...

Scott E. Trumble, 48

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Scott Edward Trumble, 48, of Adams, died on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at...

William M. Cancilla, 82

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — William Michael Cancilla, 82, of Pittsfield, Mass., passed away...

Lorraine A. Williams, 95

LENOX, Mass. — Lorraine Ann Williams, 95, of Devonshire Estates, Lenox, and a long time...

Sandra Belanger, 75

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Sandra Lee (King) Belanger, 75, of New Port Richey, Fla., died June...

Richard Larabee, 65

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Richard Calvin “Richie” Larabee, 65, of Williamstown,...

Anne Marie Bateman, 57

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Anne Marie Bateman, 57, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at...

Deborah Tobler, 64

LEE, Mass. — Debbie Broderick Tobler, 64, a beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed...

Anne Ciuk, 96

ADAMS, Mass. — Anne McAndrews Ciuk, 96, of Adams died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2020,...

Alice McLain, 91

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Alice (Stewart) McLain., 91, of North Adams, Mass., passed away on...

Three from McCann Tech Garner All-League...

June 24, 2020 | 04:39PM

Three McCann Tech student-athletes have been named to their respective all-league teams for the 2019-20 basketball season. click for more

Taconic's Isaac Percy Named Western Mass Player of...

June 04, 2020 | 10:00PM

Taconic High School senior Isaac Percy Thursday was recognized as the recipient of the 2020 John "Honey" Lahovich Award. click for more

Mount Greylock Recognizes Students Planning to...

May 30, 2020 | 02:02PM

Eight members of Mount Greylock's Class of 2020 are planning to compete at either the Division I or Division III level in college. click for more

Taconic's Isaac Percy Named Western Mass Player of the Year

Taconic High School senior Isaac Percy Thursday was recognized as...

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Mount Greylock Recognizes Students Planning to Compete in College

Eight members of Mount Greylock's Class of 2020 are planning to...

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MIAA Officially Cancels Spring Sports Season

Three days after the governor announced that Massachusetts� schools...

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Three from McCann Tech Garner All-League Recognition

Three McCann Tech student-athletes have been named to their...

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Conyers, Gamberoni Named Berkshire County MVPs

Taconic sophomore Ciany Conyers and Wahconah junior Maria Gamberoni...

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MIAA Board OKs Plan to Limit Postseason to Sectional Tourneys -- If Season Happens

The Massachusetts Intersholastic Athletic Association Board of...

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Ziter Steps Down from Taconic Football Program

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- After seven seasons at the helm of the...

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Sports & Outdoors

Koperniak Joins Big NECBL Class Signing Pro Deals

Hoosac Valley High School graduate Matt Koperniak was one of 17 New...

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Taea Bramer drives for two in Taconic's D2 state semifinal win on...

Sports & Outdoors

Pittsfield Suns Cancel Season

Parks and Open Spaces Manager James McGrath told the Parks Commission...

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Business

New Downtown Pittsfield's Ambassadors Ready to Assist

July 07, 2020 | 02:25AM

Williamstown Planning Board Stands by Pot Bylaw...

July 06, 2020 | 04:03AM

The Planning Board on Thursday decided not to try to alter the language of a bylaw proposal it approved back in March for the planned May town meeting. click for more

License Board Permit Rusty Anchor to Open Deck

June 30, 2020 | 01:23AM

The board voted 3-2 on Monday to allow the bar on Lake Pontoosuc to open up seating and serve beer and wine on its patio under the governor's orders for Phase 2 that allows for outside dining. click for more

Williamstown Planning Board Stands by Pot Bylaw Proposal

The Planning Board on Thursday decided not to try to alter the...

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License Board Permit Rusty Anchor to Open Deck

The board voted 3-2 on Monday to allow the bar on Lake Pontoosuc to...

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Spring Street Will Be Closed Saturday for Outdoor Dining

At the end of Monday's more than 2 1/2-hour meeting of the Select...

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New Downtown Pittsfield's Ambassadors Ready to Assist

Their job is twofold focusing on concierge service and safety. The...

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State's Sales Tax-Free Holiday Set for Aug. 29-30

The Baker-Polito administration said the tax-free weekend will take...

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Limited Indoor Dining, Nail Salons Can Resume on Monday

Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday morning said the second step in Phase 2...

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Williamstown Making No Plans for On-Street Dining

Town Manager Jason Hoch last month floated the idea of temporary...

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BCC Drive-by Nursing Pinning Ceremony - 06/30/2020

MassDOT Offering Municipal Grants to Outdoor Dining, Mobility

Towns and cities trying to aid businesses in reopening will have...

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Williams Geosciences Professor Awarded NSF Grant...

The three-year, $340,000 grant will support her research on how...

Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Names...

Rogers has more than 30 years of experience as a professional...

BCC Announces Spring Semester Dean�s List

To be eligible for the list, full-time students must have declared a...

Berkshire County Arc Announces Scholarship...

Award winners are selected by their prior involvement with...

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Throughout the evening Tuesday, graduates of the Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs drove through the BCC campus for impromptu pinning ceremony. 57 graduated from the ADN program and 27 graduated from the PN program.

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Health & Wellness

Massachusetts Moves Into Phase 3; Gyms, Museums...

July 02, 2020 | 01:33PM

Adams Board of Health Ready for Tobacco Cap...

July 02, 2020 | 02:20AM

Late last year, the Board of Health agreed to implement a new regulation that would limit the amount of tobacco sales permits allowed in town. The new regulation would not affect those already selling tobacco products. click for more

Williams College Announces Plan for Return of...

June 29, 2020 | 10:21AM

Adams Board of Health Ready for Tobacco Cap Hearing

Late last year, the Board of Health agreed to implement a new...

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Williams College Announces Plan for Return of Classes

Students will be allowed to choose to take the year off with no...

MoreJune 29, 2020 | 10:21AM

Massachusetts Moves Into Phase 3; Gyms, Museums Can Open

Fitness centers, movie theaters, museums and other enclosed venues...

MoreJuly 02, 2020 | 01:33PM

Report Finds 'Utterly Shameful' Conditions at Holyoke Soldiers' Home

An independent report on the outbreak COVID-19 at the Soldiers' Home...

MoreJune 24, 2020 | 02:08PM

Your Mental Health During COVID-19: When Should You Seek Help?

For many, mental health during COVID-19 can be hard to maintain....

MoreJune 23, 2020 | 10:33AM

Doctors Back Up State's Guidance for School Reopening

The commonwealth came very close to requiring daily temperature...

MoreJune 25, 2020 | 03:30PM

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A&E

'The Sunshine Boys': 'All the Men & Women Merely...

July 03, 2020 | 11:19AM

A nostalgic and loving peek into the whys, wherefores and wiles of a lifelong relationship, "The Sunshine Boys" imparts a golden glow that will have you rolling and sighing in the aisles. And if you don't have aisles, the couch will do. click for more

Three Berkshire Museums Set to Reopen July 11-12

July 02, 2020 | 03:31PM

Advance ticket reservations will be required at each museum. Admission will be allocated on a timed basis to provide staggered entry, consistent with the state's reduced capacity guidelines. click for more

Jacob's Pillow to Launch Virtual Festival

July 02, 2020 | 11:33AM

Jacob's Pillow announced the cancellation of its 10-week festival for the first time in the organization�s 88-year history in March, due to the novel coronavirus. click for more

Three Berkshire Museums Set to Reopen July 11-12

Advance ticket reservations will be required at each museum....

MoreJuly 02, 2020 | 03:31PM

Jacob's Pillow to Launch Virtual Festival

Jacob's Pillow announced the cancellation of its 10-week festival for...

MoreJuly 02, 2020 | 11:33AM

'The Sunshine Boys': 'All the Men & Women Merely Players'

A nostalgic and loving peek into the whys, wherefores and wiles of a...

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'The Remains of the Day': What the Butler Didn't See

The question that must follow then, with Mr. Stevens the embodiment...

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Chesterwood Grounds to Open on July 2

Two-hour passes can be reserved at www.chesterwood.org for 10 a.m.,...

MoreJune 25, 2020 | 11:40AM

BTG to Host 'Sunset Cinema' Outside at Taconic High School

The cinema will begin on Friday, July 10, with Disney�s "Newsies: The...

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Schools

New Mount Greylock Names Putnam Interim Superintendent

July 06, 2020 | 06:22PM

Chair Christina Conry announced after the committee met in executive session for 38 minutes that Superintendent Kimberley Grady is on an indefinite medical leave. click for more

Hoosac Valley Names Top Students for 2020

July 02, 2020 | 01:01AM

Hoosac Valley High School has announced that the valedictorian for the class of 2020 is Daniel Pompi and the salutatorian is Riley Robinson. click for more

BCC Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Nursing Graduates

July 01, 2020 | 04:38PM

On a rainy Tuesday evening, graduates in the program were invited to drive around the college's circular driveway to receive their pins, certificates and diplomas. click for more

Hoosac Valley Names Top Students for 2020

Hoosac Valley High School has announced that the valedictorian for...

MoreJuly 02, 2020 | 01:01AM

BCC Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Nursing Graduates

On a rainy Tuesday evening, graduates in the program were invited to...

MoreJuly 01, 2020 | 04:38PM

New Mount Greylock Names Putnam Interim Superintendent

Chair Christina Conry announced after the committee met in executive...

MoreJuly 06, 2020 | 06:22PM

North Adams School Committee Votes to Keep Adjustment Counselor

The committee OK'd a level-funded budget of $17,769,075 on a vote of...

MoreJuly 01, 2020 | 02:10AM

Williams College Announces Plan for Return of Classes

Students will be allowed to choose to take the year off with no...

MoreJune 29, 2020 | 10:21AM

Pittsfield to Explore Forming Office Of Diversity

The city will explore creating an office of diversity, equity, and...

MoreJuly 01, 2020 | 02:01PM

Family Time

Pittsfield Community Television to Highlight...

July 02, 2020 | 11:49AM

On Saturday, July 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m., PCTV will air a historical documentary called "Fighting for Independence: The History of the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade." The show will look back at the history of the Pittsfield Fourth of July parade, and researchers attempt to trace the history... click for more

BTG to Host 'Sunset Cinema' Outside at Taconic...

June 30, 2020 | 11:26AM

Chesterwood Grounds to Open on July 2

June 25, 2020 | 11:40AM

Two-hour passes can be reserved at www.chesterwood.org for 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per car and visitors can download maps and self-guided tours of the formal gardens, landscape, hiking trails and woodland walk, which currently features the contemporary sculpture of Rick and... click for more