Letter: Dan, McNeice for School Committee and Hathaway for City Council

This election I am supporting Dan Elias and Heather McNeice for School Committee, and Sara Hathaway for city councilor at large.

Cinema Ephemera: The Human Machine

Pittsfield Hosts Open Houses on Integrated Water Resources Management Plan

The city is developing the IWRMP to evaluate the city's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Clark Art First Free Sunday

In celebration of Laura Ellen Bacon's willow sculpture Gathering My Thoughts, part of the outdoor sculpture exhibition Ground/work 2025, the November First Sunday Free's theme is "Twisting Trees."

Clark Art Presents Screening of 'Westermann'

A Q&A with Brian Ashby, one of the film's producers, follows the screening

Hearthway Plans Housing Development at Former Pittsfield Polish Club

A local affordable housing provider is planning nearly 50 new units on the former site of the Polish Community Club.

Dalton Finalizes Town Manager Contract

Town Manager Eric Anderson will start in his new role Nov. 17.

Adams Interviews Three Finalists for Town Administrator

The board spent nearly four hours on Saturday interviewing three candidates for the post: Peter White, Nicholas Caccamo and Dillon Maxfield.

MassDOT: Temporary Closure of Route 2 in Florida

Closure expected to remain in place until fuel spill and crash cleanup is completed

BCC Sees Dramatic Increase in Enrollment, Thanks to Free Tuition Programs

At Berkshire Community College (BCC), where accessibility to quality education is a cornerstone of the organization, free tuition has opened more doors than any other program in the school's 65-year history.

Letter: If Oleskiewicz & Sapienza Won't Stick Up For Us, Why Should We Vote for Them?

These two councilors outright voted "No" to keeping city resources secure from use against anti-trans actions; "No" to acknowledging the danger that this current federal administration has placed upon trans and gender expansive community members; "No" to inclusive, equitable access to health care.

Letter: Mayor Macksey Has My Vote on Nov. 4

Mayor Macksey has been a constructive, hard-working, and deeply caring partner.

Letter: Macksey Supports Local Businesses

I am pleased to offer my full endorsement for Jennifer Macksey as the mayor of North Adams.

Rabies Scare Shuts Down Nonprofit Riding Program

Blue Rider Stables has been in quarantine for weeks after a rabid skunk wandered onto the farm and bit one of the horses.

Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tour For Parents and Infants

Participants should meet at the Clark's main admissions desk.

Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School Lockdown

Berkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife: Homes for Bats on Halloween

Bat week is Oct. 24-31

Pittsfield CPA Public Hearing Set for Nov. 3

The process open thru Nov. 15, 2025

Berkshire South Hosts Craft Market Supporting Local Artisans

This free, family-friendly craft market showcases local vendors selling handmade goods—from jewelry, fine art, and photography to fiber arts, greeting cards, and locally made products.

Pittsfield School Candidates Debate PHS Investigation, District Needs

Candidates for the School Committee weighed in on transparency, district restructuring, and other issues during the Oct. 16 debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.

Williamstown Select Board Hears from Ag Commission, Water Quality District

The town's Agricultural Commission is considering ways to expand its reach to protect farming in a town that once boasted 138 working farms.

Pittsfield Halloween Parade Celebrates Parades Past

The parade has a long history dating back to the mid-1940s, when General Electric and other local businesses created spooky floats and marched down North Street. The parade moved to Tyler Street in 2011.

Letter: North Adams Not Addressing Current Drought Emergency

What did surprise me is that we haven't heard a word from City Hall about the possibility of a water shortage and measures we might take to conserve our water supply.

Letter: Jennifer Macksey for Mayor of North Adams

We've been lucky to have Jennifer Macksey occupying the corner office of North Adams City Hall these last four years.

New Moon Lodge Veteran Resource Fair & Dinner Returns

The New Moon Lodge's ballroom will once again be filled with resources to support veterans during its second annual resource fair and dinner event.