Superior Court Briefs: March 21

Residents Still Having Issues with Sand from Berkshire Concrete

Town officials say they are taking residents' concerns seriously regarding the dust and particulates coating bordering neighborhoods from Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site, which is allegedly causing health issues.

Letter: fire station damage

Wind damage to new fire station construction reported about five days late? Hello?

Letter: Black History Month Deserves to Be Celebrated Every Day

I believe that no matter who you are, where you are, and what you believe in, we the people have an obligation to celebrate the beauty of the people and cultures around us.

North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project

The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks.

Hoosac Valley High School Presents 'Freaky Friday' Musical

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students.

Red Tee Tournament Brings Together Women in Support of Girls and Women

3rd annual event to support Berkshire Medical Center Breast Imaging Services and Berkshire United Way

Triplex Cinema Hires Amy Handelsman as Executive Director

Handelsman has assumed her new position and will oversee all aspects of Triplex operations.

North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as Superintendent

The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools.

Pittsfield Board Advances Short-Term Rental Ordinance

Proposed draft language was continued last month and a working group then ironed out the details. Changes were made to cap occupancies and allow the local contact to live in wider Berkshire County.

Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation Supports Youth Sports

Subsequent to the event, the foundation allocated $11,000 to youth sports, with each of the 11 basketball organizations receiving $1,000.

Co-op Bank Promotes Senior Vice President

In her new elevated role, she will lead all aspects of the Bank's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, professional development, and organizational culture.

Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest Returns

The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt Trail and Race returns bringing live music, food from local vendors, local craft, retail, and recreational vendors, a campfire and marshmallows, local craft beer and wine, and more.

Clarksburg Election Deadline Approaching

Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau is reminding citizens that the deadline to return nomination papers with 25 signatures is Monday, March 24, at noon.

Wind Damage Likely Will Not Delay Williamstown Fire Station Project

Recent wind damage at the new fire station's construction site will not cost the taxpayers any money and likely will not impact the project's timeline.

Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide Released

The Southern Berkshire County Resource Guide is designed to connect individuals and families with essential services.

Greylock Federal to participate in Lift Up Homeownership Program

Through Lift Up Homeownership, people of color earning up to 120 percent of the area median income are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in down-payment closing-cost assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to purchase their first home in New England.

Images Cinema Announces Earth Month Film Festival

The festival will consist of four documentaries and two feature films shown between March 25 and April 22.

Dalton Student to Plant Trees in Pittsfield

Wahconah Regional High School junior Brodie Kelly-Smith is doing a research project on recent fires across the state. To complete the project, Kelly-Smith had to take the initiative to address the issues and he chose Pittsfield as a recipient.

Pittsfielders Protest 'Median Safety' Rule at Park Square

Passion was high at Park Square on Tuesday as several dozen community members protested a proposed ordinance that would ban "loitering" in medians.

Triplex Cinema to Host Preview Screening of 'Holland'

"Holland" is a new film written by Andrew Sodroski, directed by Mimi Cave, and starring Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen, and Gael Garcia Bernal.

State Celebrates Agriculture Day with Farmland Preservation Funding, Youth Council Announcement

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $5 million in funding to permanently protect nearly 400 acres of farmland across eight farms through the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. Shaker Farm in Richmond completed an APR project in 2024.

Letter: Black History Month Op-Ed

While some think that Black History Month is a time to learn about racism and slavery, in reality it is much more: It is a time to recognize the contributions of Black and brown people to our society.

Adams See Race for Selectmen Seats

Incumbent Joseph J. Nowak will face off against Jay T. Meczywor and Jerome S. Socolof for the two seats up for election on the board. Both seats are for three-year terms.

Zion Lutheran Church to Host German Dinner in Pittsfield

The menu will feature goulash with egg noodles and red cabbage, and chocolate cherry cake for dessert.