 Department of Higher Education Announces New Board MembersNew Board of Higher Education members represent the state university segment and students DPU-Approved Municipal Aggregation Plans Save Electric Customers MoneyRecently approved Plans will save enrolled customers $25 million on their electricity bills Mill River Folk School Cultivates Traditional SkillsThe husband and wife were looking for a similar artisan community here and founded Mill River Folk School in 2024. Pittsfield School Committee Requests Redacted PHS ReportThe School Committee and City Council have requested a redacted report of the Pittsfield High School investigation that concluded last spring. Places to Enjoy the Winter SnowThe snow has come full force and there are many activities you can do whether that's sledding, skating, tubing, skiing or snowboarding. Dalton Planning Board Proposes Earth-Removal Bylaw AmendmentsThe Planning Board will review a proposed amendment to the earth-removal bylaw at a future meeting that will include provisions for dealing with dust and debris. State's One Stop for Growth Open for ApplicationsApplication Portal Offers Massachusetts Communities Streamlined Process to Apply for 14 Economic Development Grant Programs MassWildlife: A milestone for Massachusetts' roseate ternsOver half of North America’s endangered roseate terns nest in the Bay State. Decades of focused conservation work by MassWildlife and partners has paid off and offers new hope for the species’ survival. North Adams Councilors Bring 2026 Goals Into FocusThe request was made by new City Councilor Lillian Zavatsky, who said it came from her own experience as an audience member at council meetings. EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education GrantsEPA expects to award up to 16 grants nationwide, ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 each through the Environmental Education Grant Program. Taconic High Speaker Booted for Passing Out 'Political Material'A guest speaker at Taconic High School was escorted out of the building after school officials said they passed around unapproved political material. Dalton Board to Review Proposed Historical Building Demo BylawThe Planning Board will be reviewing a proposed bylaw surrounding the demolition of historical buildings at a future meeting. Pittsfield Announces Warming Center AvailabilityThe Berkshire Athenaeum, located at 1 Wendell Avenue, will be open for regular business hours on Friday, Jan. 30, until 5:00p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.  BRTA Joins, Launches Link413 CollaborationThe pilot initiative is a partnership of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA), Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA), and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). Adams Man in Wednesday's Stabbing Incident Arraigned on Assault ChargesAn Adams man who called 911 on Tuesday night saying he had been stabbed was arraigned on Friday on charges related to that incident and on outstanding warrants. Weekend Outlook: Crafting, Concerts and MoreCheck out the events happening this weekend, including shows, crafting, and more.  Berkshire Bach Society Announces Two Organ RecitalsThe recitals take place on Feb. 7, 2pm, at the UU Meeting House in Housatonic, and on May 2, 3pm, at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington with master organists Renée Anne Louprette and Peter Sykes. McCann Tech Second Quarter Honor RollMcCann Tech Second Quarter Honor Roll. UNICO of Pittsfield 2026 Souper Bowl Community Food DriveUNICO will accept donations of non-perishable food items that can be eaten from a bowl.  Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at the MahaiweTickets are $35 to $70 with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under. Pittsfield Schools See 'Very Modest' Chapter 70 IncreaseThe Pittsfield Public Schools will see a "very modest" increase in Chapter 70 funding for fiscal year 2027, and administrators are working to calculate exactly what that will mean. Pittsfield CDBG Applications Exceeding FundingThe city has 24 applicants for human services funding, and last year's awardees stretched their dollars as far as they could.  BCC Holds First Workforce Programs GraduationDuring Berkshire Community College's inaugural Workforce and Community Education graduation, scholars were asked, "Will you stay comfortable or will you grow?" Dalton Finance Looks to Form Contracts SubcommitteeThe Finance Committee wants to create a subcommittee to review contracts presented to the town.  Companion Corner: Beans at Berkshire Humane SocietyBeans is a terrier and American pitbull mix and came to the shelter with his littermates early December. |
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