UCP Marks White Cane Day in Pittsfield

National White Cane Day, on Oct. 15, recognizes the assistive device as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired, and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion.

Letter: Oleskiewicz Endorses Macksey for Mayor

Please join me in support of Jennifer Macksey for mayor of the City of North Adams.

Thousands Turned Out for Saturday's 'No Kings' Rallies

More than 1,000 people were estimated at the rally at North Adams City Hall, where they held signs along the Hadley Overpass and around the intersection at Main Street.

Flying Cloud Brings Free Science and Art Event to the BIC

North Adams Man Sentenced To State Prison for Rape, Assault

Shepperd was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in State Prison.

SVMC's Wellness & Care Connection: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Letter: No 'No King Day' in Williamstown

Apparently, there was no scheduled "No Kings Day" rally in Williamstown, the home of Williams College.

Clark Art Presents Concert By Davone Tines With Ruckus

The performance takes place at 7 pm in the Clark’s Manton Research Center auditorium.

Berkshire Organizations Share in Findings From Western Mass Housing Study

Stakeholders invited to discuss the housing crisis in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties

Berkshire Bach Society Harpsichord Festival Concludes

Join BBS for a special recital of French Baroque music for keyboard by Peter Sykes on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 3pm

Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Oct. 20-24

If discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.

Adams Selectmen Track OML Complaints, Discuss Rising Cost

The selectmen reviewed open meeting law complaints against them and legal costs associated.

A New Bakery is Open in Williamstown

Great Falls Baking Company is opened on Oct. 11 showcasing many baked goods made in house from scratch.

Market 32 Pets in Halloween Costumes Contest

Six winners to receive Purina and Cat's Pride prize baskets; Cat’s Pride to donate 2,000 pounds of litter to animal shelter

Pan-Mass Challenge Returns To the Berkshires

The event made an impact on cancer funding, with one hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar directly benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber).

Governor Re-Establishes Special Advisory Commission on Disability Policy

The Commission will be Chaired by the Massachusetts Office on Disability's Executive Director Allan Motenko and will consist of at least 24 people appointed by Governor Healey based on recommendations from organizations that support people with disabilities.

Semester Cinema to Shoot its Next Feature Film in Berkshires

At Semester Cinema, thirty film professionals mentor and collaborate with forty-five college film and theater students to make an ambitious feature film for national release.

Williamstown Select Board Talks Trash

Nancy Nylen, who represents the town on the 14-town Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District, was before the board at its late September meeting to talk about the district's activities and the operations at the town transfer station.

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and CATA Showcase Artwork From Artists with Disabilities

The exhibit, titled “Light Through Leaves,” features approximately 60 pieces from about 50 artists, all based on landscapes they observed during field trips to the sanctuary and surrounding Berkshire County.

Nominees for Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced

The awards will be presented on the evening of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time the awards will be presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region.

MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas Contract

Focus remains delivering the highest-quality service plazas and best value for taxpayers

Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance

Howland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015

Registration open for UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash

This family-friendly event starts from the Berkshire Family YMCA at 655 Gage Street in downtown Bennington and supports UCS' Teens4Change (T4C) program, a peer-led program that gives local teens opportunities to gather weekly, make community connections and help others.

Childcare of the Berkshires Celebrates New and Improved StoryWalk

The StoryWalk is part of the center's Born Learning Trail, which was installed in 2018 with the help of Berkshire United Way.

Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book

The free event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in the Library's auditorium.