Classical Beat: Tanglewood Music Festival Concludes Its Classical Season

This week, Tanglewood concludes its magnificently curated, presented and performed 2024 classical music summer festival season with panache by showcasing several performing soloists and a noted Finnish conductor – all making their Tanglewood debut performances.

Pittsfield Councilor Demands Legible Maps from Project Applicants

Councilor at Large Earl Persip III was the lone vote in opposition to a utility pole petition from Eversource and Verizon New England on Tuesday night.

New School Project Info Session Set at Brayton

The School Building Committee is continuing efforts to get information out about the Greylock School project ahead of a debt exclusion vote on Oct. 8.

Dalton Dilapidated House Has Interested Investor

Board Chair Robert Kinzer directed Winterstein to share this agreement with them when they receive it.

Berkshire Humane Participating in Special Adoption Event

The organizations collectively hope to rehome at least 200 dogs during the seven-day event.

Berkshire Adult Baseball League Playoffs Continue Wednesday

The Dalton Moneymakers and Tunnel City Freight will play Wednesday evening at Joe Wolfe Field in the rubber match of their Berkshire Adult Baseball League 33-and-over division semi-final.

Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota Lake

This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake.

Lee Bank Announces Promotions and Internal Reorganization

Lee Bank announced promotions and internal reorganization to reimagine their consumer banking division.

Voices in Food Equity Event at BCC

Berkshire Community College will host the event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024

Seated by Susan: Birthplace Museum Launches Special Exhibit

The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams will launch a special exhibit featuring historic children's chairs and stimulating learning games and activities.

Northern Berkshire ROPES Offers Grants, Scholarships

Local children spent two weeks every the summer zipping through the trees at Windsor Lake and overcoming obstacles for nearly a quarter century.

Pittsfield Events to Raise Awareness of Overdose Danger

Last year, it was reported there were 48 fatal overdoses in Berkshire County in 2022 — 29 just in Pittsfield. Since 2012, there had been a staggering 418 deaths from overdose in the county.

Incumbents Only Candidates for Mount Greylock School Committee

The composition of the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee likely will remain unchanged after November's election.

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus In Pittsfield

At the time of this release, there are no confirmed human cases

Fitch-Hoose House Names August 'George Hoose Art Month'

The Historical Commission has designated August as George Hoose Art Month at the Fitch-Hoose House and is showcasing some of the painter's work.

New Board Members Join Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced four new members to its board of directors.

MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations

Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 23 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 16

Adams Library Friends Annual Book Sale

Entrance to the Miller Annex is on Melrose Street and is fully accessible. Also, on sale will be baked goods, fundraising items and 50/50 raffle tickets.

Adams Theater Presents 'Night at the Speakeasy'

An immersive audience experience featuring Janelle Farias Sando with pianist Hudson Orfe, directed by Wendy Welch

Pittsfield School Committee to Review New Cell Phone Regs

The School Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to consider the appointment of a new special education director and learn about updated cell phone regulations for the district.

North Adams Hosts First of Two Info Sessions on Greylock Project

Last Thursday night was the first of two forums being held to inform the public about the Greylock School project for Grades kindergarten through 2. The next will be this Thursday at 6 p.m. at Brayton Elementary School.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Master Sgt. David Levesque

David Levesque served his country in the Army and Army National Guard for 28 years from 1979 to 2007, retiring as a master sergeant.

Fall is Coming: Spirit Halloween Opens in Pittsfield

Spirit Halloween has opened in Pittsfield at the Dalton Avenue Plaza Shopping Center. The seasonal chain offers costumes, decorations, and other spooky merchandise.

Draft Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Released for Public Comment

Report includes the study's evaluation of transportation conditions along the Northern Tier, alternatives development and analysis processes, findings and recommendations, and next steps