 Berkshire Pulse Finds New HomePulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several donors.  North Adams Pub, Bowling Alley Have New Names, New OwnersThrough the fall, the two have been busy making the space their own with the installation of the XL Arcade, which has 40 new arcade games for kids and adults, and other improvements throughout the building including a ramp to the event space.  Pittsfield Cooperative Bank CEO Steps DownDuring his tenure as CEO, Anderson, 59, nearly doubled the bank's asset size to $400 million during a period of record profitability in multiple years.  Guest Column: A Thank You to Marcy's SearchersIt's now been four weeks since we were made to realize the palpable community spirit very much thriving throughout our larger community.  70 Pittsfield Students Have Been Homeless This School YearSeventy Pittsfield Public School students have been unhoused this school year, 20 more than the previous year. MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA ScamDo not open links in text messages which request payment; EZDriveMA and MassDOT will never request payment by text  North Adams, Partners Celebrate $17.3M in Federal Money Toward Bike PathIt's been 26 years since the concept of a Connecticut to Vermont bike trail was first proposed — and 130 since a proposal was put forward for a path between North Adams and Williamstown.  MountainOne Celebrates Graduates of the Emerging Leaders ProgramProfessional development program delivers leadership training and self-discovery Berkshire County in Mild DroughtThe Western and Southeast Regions will also move from a Level-3 Critical Drought to a Level-1 Mild Drought status due to improved conditions. The Cape and Islands regions remain in a Level-1 Mild Drought. BCC Announces Second Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators ClassClasses begin Feb. 24  Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series ContinuesThe event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features Pittsfield-based singer-songwriter Christine Bilé, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters. North Adams Schools Prep for Budget, Review GrantsThe School Committee was presented the timeline for the fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday.  Clarksburg State Park Adding YurtsThe state Department of Conservation and Recreation is planning to add four yurts to Clarksburg State Park.  Worldwide PowerSchool Breach Reaches Pittsfield, North Berkshire SchoolsDistrict students and teachers had their personal information accessed as part of a worldwide PowerSchool breach.  Berkshire Athenaeum to Host Teen Art PartyThe event was organized in collaboration with the Teen Advisory Board and is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat HousesThe Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Saturday.  Weekend Outlook: Dance Parties, Nature Walks & MoreWe are already more than a week into the new year! Unwind with local events this weekend including bingo, nature activities, dance parties, and more.  2nd Street Elects Board MembersSecond Street Second Chances (2nd Street) announces the election of three members to its board of directors. Pittsfield Launches Free Naloxone Distribution ProgramThe Department has qualified to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Community Naloxone Program (CNP).  BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Clark Art Screens 'The Exorcist'This film is shown in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks RegionalizationPublic Safety Advisory Committee members have constantly emphasized the need to obtain funding toward a new police station to lessen the burden on taxpayers.  PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid ScandalPittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the the scandal that's embroiled the school. Mount Anthony Swimmers Beat New LebanonBraden McManus Wednesday won a pair of events to lead the Mount Anthony Union (Vt.) swim team to a 62-32 win over New Lebanon/Berlin in a co-ed meet.  'Poor' Pontoosuc Avenue Bridge to Be ReplacedThe Pontoosuc Avenue bridge has been in poor condition for a decade and will be replaced next year with improved pedestrian access. |
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