ArtWeek Berkshires 2024 Welcoming Submissions

The ArtWeek committee posted its call for artists. The non-juried event is free to all Berkshire County individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in showcasing creative work.

Letter: International Women's Day

North Adams Seeks Federal Grant to Repair Walnut Street Retaining Wall

The proposal is to reconstruct some of the dry-laid stone retaining with new cast-in-place concrete and to relocated the existing drainage and stabilize the slope. The runoff will be tied into the storm drainage system at the bottom along State Street.

Lenox Girls Basketball Earns State Sportsmanship Award

For the first time in the team's history, the Lenox Memorial High School Girls Basketball team has won the MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award.

NBUW Urges Organizations to Submit Food and Shelter Program Applications

Northern Berkshire United Way, local administrator of the program, is urging qualifying organizations located throughout Berkshire County to submit an application for supplemental emergency food and shelter.

Monument Mountain Band, Eagles Community Band Concert

Admission is free.

SVMC Wellness Connection: March 22

Simon's Rock Annual Pride Week Lecture

Simon's Rock observes Pride Week every year in late March and early April to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility and to allow students time to celebrate during the academic year.

Williamstown Zoning Board Clears College's Practice Facility

Williams College on Thursday cleared the second of three local regulatory hurdles on its way to building an indoor athletic practice facility on the north end of campus.

Dalton Planning Board Sends Letter of Support for Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant

The Planning Board approved an amended letter of support for the town's Community Development Block Grant application.

Head-on Collision Injures 2, Closes Dan Fox Drive

Dan Fox Drive was shut down for four hours on Sunday afternoon following a head-on collision near Bousquet Ski Area.

Dalton Board of Health Works to Modify its Demolition Guidelines Checklist

The current checklist does not clearly outline the board's responsibilities when approving a demolition or the items the board is responsible for, Health Agent Agnes Witkowski said.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis Vairo

Louis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5.

Nonprofit Resource Directory Gets an Update

The directory features over 600 curated resources in 40 categories including accounting, fundraising, human resources and technology.

Pittsfield Council to Tackle School, Roadwork Petitions

Tuesday's more than 400-page City Council agenda includes several items related to Pittsfield Public Schools and street work.

Ernest Pharmaceuticals Wins Lever's Western Mass Health Technology Challenge

The two startups were selected from among four finalists by a panel of expert judges.

CBRSD Amends School Calendar

The box listing major religious holidays was originally included to inform teachers of what days students may be absent or fasting. The decision passed 10-4, with one abstaining.

FEMA Awards Funds to Mass for COVID Antibody Treatment Costs

The 1,573 infusion treatments were provided at four locations: Baystate Medical Center Education Center in Holyoke, Athol Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth, and Lowell General Hospital-Saints Campus.

Nine Inducted into County Girls Basketball Hall of Fame

The Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday welcomed nine new members, including seven women who were lauded for their many successes on the hardwood.

MassDOT: Roadway Safety Is a Shared Responsibility

Operators urged to wear visible clothing, obey speed limits. Vehicle drivers reminded to "look twice" when changing lanes and turning. Statistics show 58 motorcycle operator deaths in Massachusetts in 2023

In Drafting Support Letter for Pittsfield Condo Project, Some Call for Redesign

Pittsfield School Committee Approves Contracts, Resolution for Chapter 70 Aid

The School Committee on Wednesday OK'd several contractual items and a call for the state to adjust the inflation rate for Chapter 70 funding.

Governor Files Mass Leads Act

Economic Development Bond Bill includes 10-year reauthorization of Life Sciences Initiative and new 10-year climatetech investment

MassDOT Work Zone Awareness Billboard Design Contest

The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects.

Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer Events

The Parks Commission saw a preview of different events to be held this summer in Pittsfield.