Berkshire County Historic Buildings Receive Preservation Grant Funding

The grants, totaling a portion of the $125,000 awarded statewide, will support exterior work on significant historic buildings in the region.

Special Olympians Converge at Monument Mountain High School

A big piece of the Berkshire County Special Olympics was missing as it marked 44 years on Wednesday at Monument Mountain Regional High School.

HQWD Rescinds Proposed FY25 Budget Over Sludge Disposal Changes

The HWQD's board on Wednesday voted to rescind its approved $1.5 million budget after Casella Waste Management withdrew its option to truck untreated residential sewage from other communities to the Williamstown facility and then distribute the composted product elsewhere.

Dalton Fire District Voters OK All Articles at Annual Meeting

The Fire District's annual meeting passed quickly, with nearly 50 voters approving all articles on the warrant, including one to expand the Board of Water Commissioners from three to five seats.

South Berkshire Community Health Coalition Announces Upcoming Trainings

The Southern Berkshire Community Health Coalition (SBCHC), a program of Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), has announced three upcoming trainings in May.

Letter Carriers' Hunger Campaign Brings in Thousands of Pounds of Food

For a second weekend in a row, volunteers aided Berkshire United Way in its effort to gather food for local pantries. This year saw the effort more than double the amount of food collected.

Access to Bash Bish Falls Remains Closed for Trail Work

The viewing area will remain accessible to visitors who can enter the park via the parking area and trails viewing area from Taconic State Park in New York.

Adams Gets 'Clean' Audit for FY2024

The town received an essentially "clean report" last week from its independent auditor, Adelson & Co., for fiscal year 2024, which ended last June 30. The town received an essentially "clean report" last week from its independent auditor, Adelson & Co., for fiscal year 2024, which ended last June 30.

Shots Cafe in Lenox Celebrating 15 Years

After 15 years in business, she said she has grown a lot and credits her patrons for the success of her business.

Pittsfield Receives Over $1.2 Million for Water Resources Management Plan

This loan, identified as CW-25-06, will support Pittsfield's Integrated Water Resources Management Plan.

Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Senior Tax Work-Off Program

To be eligible, applicants must be owners of residential property in Pittsfield and 60 years of age or older at the time of application.

Adams Fire District Voters Reject Full-Time Chief, Appointed Positions

Article 3 failed 81-85, as did companion questions for appointing the assistant engineers and the clerk/treasurer. They will remain elected positions.

Dixon Elected to Williamstown Select Board

Pittsfield Interviews Prospective Interim Superintendents

The School Committee is set to appoint an interim superintendent at Wednesday's regular meeting.

RSYP Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Culinary Dinner

The event will celebrate the accomplishments of local youth and RSYP's 25th anniversary.

Berkshire County Historical Opens Arrowhead on May 17

Tours are offered Thursday through Monday on the hour with the first tour beginning at 10 am and the last at 3 pm.

McCann Preparing for MSBA Roof, Windows Project

McCann Technical School is preparing for a major overhaul of its 30-year-old roof and 60-year-old single-pane windows and will be shifting the school calendar to accommodate the project.

Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

Grange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance.

Williamstown Board of Health Endorses Smoking Ban Proposal

The Board of Health on Monday voted to "strongly support" the passage of a town meeting warrant article that would ban smoking in much of the town's multi-family housing stock.

Community Shred Day Nets 8,000 Pounds of Shredded, Recycled Paper

Through community donations, a total of $2,475 was raised for the United Way.

Renee's Diner to be Featured on America's Best Restaurants

A local diner has been selected as one of America's best restaurants and a camera crew will be rolling in at the end of May.

Pagliarulo, Strout Win Seats on Dalton Select Board

Antonio "Tony" Pagliarulo won one of the two seats in the four-way race with 577 votes for the board, outpolling the other three candidates by 107 votes. Coming up second was incumbent Marc Strout with 486.

Nearly 5% Budget Increase Proposed For Pittsfield

The city's operating budget and water/sewer rates are on Tuesday's City Council meeting agenda.

Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County to Hold Information Sessions for Prospective Tutors

Two 45-minute sessions will be held at 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM

BeatNest Celebrates Grand Opening in New Space

This new space is about 10 times bigger than its former space, owner Geoffrey Carter said, and being on North Street provides more visibility.