Dalton BOH to Apply for AC Distribution Program

The town is applying for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's AC Distribution Program and is seeking a volunteer to help install the appliance.

Mount Greylock School Committee Accepts Gifts for DEI Work, Nutrition Program

The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee last week accepted a couple of financial gifts to the district and heard that a project eight years in the making should be ready for use this spring.

Market 32 Launches Drive to Support Food Pantries

$10 Pre-Packed Bags Available for Purchase through September 22

The Fairbank Group to be Honored by 1Berkshire

This recognition will be presented at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at Pittsfield Municipal Airport.

Williams Grad Rows for Gold on Sunday Morning in Paris

Williams College graduate Ben Washburne and the U.S. Paralympic PR3 Mixed Four with Coxswain will row for a gold medal on Sunday at 4:50 a.m. at Vaires-sur-Marne Stadium.

Teacher of the Month: Cindy Chevett

To Chevett, the best part of being a teacher is seeing her students achieve even just the little things, such as writing the letter E or their name.

Milling and Paving Operations on Merrill Road

Lane closures in place for four weeks beginning Tuesday, September 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

Community members, Families Attend Summer Camps at BCC

Clark Art Hosts Free Weekly Writing Program

From 4–5 pm, workshop participants have complimentary access to the Guillaume Lethière exhibition. From 5–6 pm, reserved seating is available for participants to share their writing on the Fernández Terrace.

Local Soccer Enthusiasts Look to Compete in Iceland Tournament

This November, the small team of soccer enthusiasts are aiming to compete in Wurth, Iceland, a six-on-six tournament that bills itself as "fun and football" and brings teams from around the world to the Land of Fire and Ice.

Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature Center

Last week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026.

Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in Attendance

The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year.

Cheshire Man Pleads Guilty to B&E, Larceny

Police say Guerrin, along with a second suspect, stole technology and personal office items from a BHS facility.

Celebrate 40 years of NAMI Berkshire County

The non-profit's mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Berkshire County with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.

Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag

An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.

Suicide Prevention Conference Scheduled for September

New Perspectives on Populations at Risk in Berkshire County will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Bousquet Mountain Ski Area in Pittsfield.

Lenox Police Blood Drive

The blood drive will be held at St. Ann's Church.

Dewey Hall Dahlia Festival

The workshop room will feature workshops in floral arranging with dahlias, creating biodegradable flower crowns, and overwintering dahlia tubers.

Dalton Police Station Panel Asks for Study

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee agrees that the current police facility, located in the basement of the Town Hall, is inadequate.

AT&T Seeks Permanent Cell Tower at Transfer Station

The Zoning Board of Appeals supported variances and a special permit to facilitate a permanent wireless monopole facility at 500 Hubbard Ave., where Casella Waste Systems operates a transfer station.

SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency Department

There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.

Weekend Outlook: Garlic Festival, Fair, and More

Pickleball Tournament to Benifit Berkshire Bounty

Registration will close on Sept. 1, 2024

Clark Art Hosts Book Launch With Artist

This free event takes place in the Hunter Studio, located in the Lunder Center at Stone Hill.

Pittsfield Announces Public Flu, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

As the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, it is time for residents to get vaccinated.