 Steel Rail Races Return Sunday, Route 8 Motorists Use CautionDrivers traveling along Route 8 in Cheshire and Adams should expect delays, lane restrictions, and intermittent closures on Sunday, May 17, due to the MountainOne Steel Rail Races.  Pittsfield Nearing the End of $40M ARPA ProgramIn five years, the city has dispersed almost all of the $40.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Cheshire Board OKs Draft Warrant, Compensates Town ClerkThe Board of Selectmen endorsed the warrant for the annual town meeting and voted to transfer funds to compensate the town clerk for election work. School Budget, Environment, Recreation Highlight Williamstown Town MeetingWhat goes on in that building the rest of the year could be a major topic of discussion at the Tuesday, May 19, gathering. Barrington Stage Brings 'Driving Miss Daisy' to WilliamstownBarrington Stage Company will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Driving Miss Daisy" to Williams College's'62 Center for Theatre and Dance for a two-week summer engagement, June 26 through July 5. Pittsfield Company Fined for Asbestos ViolationsMassDEP discovered the violations during inspections of the office building in October 2025.  Weekend Outlook: Art Week, Farmers' Markets, Pancake BreakfastsSaturday is the first outdoor markets for North Adams and Williamstown and others will be added as the month continues. Dalton Fire District Voters OK Annual Meeting ArticlesSome 48 voters attended the meeting, which lasted an hour and 40 minutes, to vote on several articles that make up a total budget of $3,663,081.  Tax Exemption Proposed for St. Joseph's Housing ProjectCT Equities is planning an $8 million redevelopment of the former St. Joseph's, which last operated as a high school nearly a decade ago.  Berkshire County Grangers Hear of National EndeavorsThe National Grange is finding its way through the 21st century by building on past success and modifying its mission for modern America. North Adams Residents Urged to Return CensusCity residents are being warned of the consequences of not completing the census — their voting status will be deemed inactive.  Companion Corner: Loki at Berkshire Humane SocietyThere's a sweet and playful dog at the Berkshire Humane Society waiting for his new family. Haskins Wins School, Select Board SeatsVoters put Daniel Haskins back on the Select Board and also on the School Committee on Tuesday. Adams Fire District Election OKs Appointed PostsAfter several years of trying, the voting members of the Fire District have approved making the clerk and treasurer appointed positions. ICE Grabs Person in Downtown PittsfieldAgents can be heard telling the person, seemingly a woman, to turn over and get down while she was audibly upset. Williamstown Picks Curran, Sussman as Library TrusteesJanet Curran and Michael Sussman, separated by three votes, came in first and second, at 219 and 216. They will join the seven-member committee overseeing the Milne Library. Dalton Fire District Voters OK 'Surprise' Building PurchaseFor several years, the district has been working with limited space, and a vote at the annual meeting is expected to help ease those constraints. Williamstown Board Holds Executive Session on Town Garage SiteThe Select Board on Monday breezed through a short public agenda before adjourning to executive session to discuss the transfer of 59 Water St., the former town garage site.  Community Meeting Addresses Prejudice in Pittsfield SchoolsAround 60 community members gathered at Conte Community School on Monday night to discuss issues with prejudice in the district. Jillian Tatro's Killer Guilty of First-Degree MurderA Berkshire County jury on Tuesday returned a verdict of guilty in the murder of Jillian Tatro four years ago.  North Adams Man Charged in Stabbing Father to DeathDavid L. Boucher had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf and he is being held without bail at the prosecution's request.  Eagle Street Shop Peddles in the Unique and the UtilitarianJared Shockcor's little shop on Eagle Street offers wares from the utilitarian to the unique. Adams Finalizing FY27 Budget Amid Staffing UncertaintyOfficials continue to finalize fiscal year 2027's budget ahead of the annual town meeting, navigating numerous unknowns stemming from staff vacancies.  Dalton Elects Incumbents, Write-in for Planning BoardThe unofficial results for the town's annual election indicate that Planning Board registered candidate William Striebel III and write-in candidate Richard Hall have secured the two seats. Pittsfield Might Resume Mosquito Spraying if West Nile Virus Risk ElevatesMosquito spraying was discontinued in 2021 and has been a contentious issue, with the City Council taking votes against it and residents polarized. |
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