Pittsfield Council Approves Public Services Monies After Oversight

An order authorizing $48,820 for the Department of Public Services to pay Northern Tree Services for debris clearance and restoration work after a March 2023 storm was approved.

Williamstown Fin Comm Begins Review of FY25 Spending Plan

Town Manager Robert Menicocci presented the Fin Comm with a preliminary budget of $24.8 million for FY25, up 4 percent from the $23.9 million spending plan for the current fiscal year.

Second Chance Composting Comes to Pittsfield

Memberships are open and ongoing for the 9 South Atlantic Avenue drop off location. The program runs continuously all year, through all 4 seasons.

Dalton Police Department Looks For Kennel Options

Strout said the department does not take surrendered dogs so the situation is manageable, at the moment.

Second Street Elects Four New Board Members

Second Street Second Chances has elected four new members to its Board of Directors: Charlie Catacalos, Becky Crane, Daniel Lowenstein and Roberta McCulloch-Dews.

Gaza Resolution Proponents Again Make Their Case to Williamstown Select Board

Most of those who spoke during the public comment portion of the Select Board’s biweekly meeting were Williamstown residents, and all 13 who spoke either from the lectern in the meeting room or via Zoom spoke in favor of adopting the cease fire resolution.

Lee Awarded Technical Grant For Upland Disposal Facility

Lee was awarded a $20,000 grant to engage technical expertise to review and interpret information about the Upland Disposal Facility.

How can women bridge the retirement gap?

March 8 is International Women's Day, a day for celebrating all the accomplishments of women around the globe. But many women still need to make up ground in one key area: retirement security.

Adams Allocates Additional Funds To Progress Glen Outdoor Center Solar

Although a cost to the town, the geotechnical survey would ensure that the Outdoor Center opens as a net zero energy building.

Dalton Green Committee Seeks Collaboration with Crane Co.

Since the Community Eco municipal solid waste incinerators in Pittsfield ceased operations, Crane & Company has used a temporary boiler.

Williams College Art Museum Debuts Emancipation Exhibit

Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation debuted at the museum on Friday and will be on display through July 14.

Man Charged for Beacon Cinema Robbery

On Monday, Kyle Richard Wilbur, 32, was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court for Armed Robbery after being identified as the perpetrator of a robbery at the movie theater on Friday around 10:18 p.m.

Saint James Place Appoints Executive Director

As Executive Director, he will be charged with extending the growth of Saint James Place through management of finances, marketing and expanded program development.

Murder Mystery Fundraiser For Pitbull Mix, Betty

Betty will still need regular therapy to recover from her leg amputation.

Cheshire Firefighters Rescue Ice Fisher from Reservoir

Cheshire firefighters took to social media to warn residents to stay off the ice as it is not stable.

Mount Greylock Regional School Presents 'Kiss Me, Kate'

The musical takes place in the school's auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road in Williamstown.

Clark Art Lecture on the Importance of Prints in Visual Art

This lecture is presented in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

MassDOT Funds Additional Projects at North Adams Airport

Funds will support an upgrade to the aging fuel tank, the purchase of a snow plow for the airport tractor, and the purchase of a dozer blade.

Public Works to Request Monies, Detail Roadwork at Pittsfield City Council

Mayor Peter Marchetti has requested to borrow $650,000.00 under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the sewer main on Holmes Road and to pay a previous year's expense of almost $49,000 to the DPS.

Koperniak Off to Strong Start in Spring Training with St. Louis

Hoosac Valley High School graduate and St. Louis Cardinals prospect Matt Koperniak Saturday went 3-for-3 with a double and three runs batted in during a spring training game with the big club.

Williams Men's Basketball Falls in League Title Game

Veteran Spotlight: Naval Reserve Cmdr. Ronald Nasif

Growing up in Boston, he majored in biology at Boston College, where he also lettered in football for the Eagles. He would go on to Tufts Medical School but took a year off graduate school and taught during the busing crisis of the 1970s.

Clark Art Fun on First Sunday: 'Center Stage'

On Sunday, March 3 from 11 am–4 pm, the Clark Art Institute lifts the curtain on a day of art, creativity, and fun.

Morris Elementary Students Participate in Global School Play Day

Morris Elementary School students engaged in a day with no screens, no structure, and no interference from staff in how they chose to play

BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotion, Title Changes

Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of six faculty and staff members, one promotion and three title changes.