Williamstown Homeowners Facing 7 Percent Hike in Tax Rate

The increase is because of a 9.12 percent hike in the levy based on the budget and fiscal articles approved for FY27 at May's annual town meeting.

Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs New Art Festival, Hears Wahconah Park Update

On Tuesday, the Parks Commission OK'd the first Local Love Arts Festival at The Common on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Q&A with State Representative Challenger Andrew Fitch

Andrew Fitch, currently a city councilor in the district's largest municipality — and the commonwealth's smallest city — is challenging former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III, who won the First Berkshire seat in a 2017 special election, in the Democratic Party primary.

Q&A with First District Incumbent John Barrett III

John Barrett III has served the district in the State House of Representatives since 2017, when he was elected in a special election.

MassWildLife: Unexpected river hitchhikers

While freshwater mussels are no strangers to hitchhiking, they typically travel only during their earliest life stage.

Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, the planned development for more homes is already selling fast.

Nonprofit Spotlight: Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

The mission of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is to facilitate growth for charitable organizations through shared resources, affordable services, and creative collaborations.

Activists Plan Gun Violence Meeting After Pittsfield Shootings

Officials and community activists are responding to a recent string of gun violence incidents with a call to action for public health interventions.

Cheshire Hires Adams Officer as New Police Chief

Adams Police Sgt. Matthew Wright has been tapped as Cheshire's next police chief.

Weekend Outlook: Activities From 'Wicked' to Ninjas

Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including live music, races, playgrounds and more.

Another West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in Pittsfield

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

Pittsfield ConCom OKs Additional Herbicide Treatment in Pontoosuc Lake

The Conservation Commission has OK'd an additional 15 acres of contact herbicide treatment at Pontoosuc Lake.

Pryor & Peacock's Whimsical Furniture Environmentally Friendly

A unique furniture store has popped up on Elm Street this month.

Adams Board Deems Three Dogs Dangerous

The Select Board on Wednesday declared three dogs "dangerous" and to be restrained after a May dog attack that resulted in the death of Kasey, a 22-year-old Chihuahua mix.

Pittsfield Forest Summer Race Series Heads to Final Week

NAFD/NAPD Advances to Finals of Women's Softball League

North Adams Fire Department/North Adams Police Department advances to Monday's title round in the North Adams Women's Softball League.

Berkshire Built: Hot Plate Brewing Co.

Hot Plate Brewing Co., opened in 2023, is owned by couple Sarah Real and Mike Dell'Aquila. They have opened the only brewery in the city and create their own lines of beer and hard seltzer.

Letter: We Have Great Political Leaders, Let's Keep 'em

Our political leaders are the envy of voters around the nation and respected by their peers — and because of their experience, knowledge, and seniority they get stuff done for us.

Letter: Worked With Both, Voting One

We need someone who works well with others, not someone who relies on intimidation or positional authority.

Cheshire to Interview Police Chief Candidate

Former Miss Hall's Teacher Indicted on Assault Charges

According to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, evidence gathered during the investigation shows that the defendant was dismissed from the school in 1994, prior to the end of the school year.

Hinsdale Fire Department in Need of New Engine

Like many fire departments across the county, Hinsdale's needs a new fire engine, as its current engine has become a safety concern.

Healey Talks Healthcare, Housing, ICE at South County Farm

Maura Healey visited Main Street and Indian Line Farm during campaign stops on Tuesday.

Celebration Aims to Bring 3rd Berkshire Towns Together

Two-person first responder teams will compete for cornhole bragging rights, with each team guaranteed at least three games and extra boards available for casual play.

Mount Williams Donates Flowers to Spruce Up Fire Department Yard for 9/11 Ceremony

In preparation for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the Fire Department wanted to clean up the side yard where it typically holds a remembrance ceremony.