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Berkshire Bach Society Presents Renée Anne Louprette in Organ Recital

The recital will take place at the historic UU Meeting House in Housatonic, showcasing the 1893 Johnson Organ.

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Clark Art Screens 'Jaws'

Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion of creativity, critical acclaim, and box office success that Hollywood directors found after the fall of the studio system.

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Scholars Day at BCC

The conference-style event is designed to honor and learn from the scholarly and creative work performed by faculty, staff and students.

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Dalton Planners to Discuss Movable Tiny Homes Bylaw

Accessory Dwelling Unit subcommittee member Amy Turnbull expressed her frustration with the board's delay in taking action on the proposal to authorize movable tiny homes if certain requirements are met.

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Pittsfield School Committee to Vote on Administrators' Contract

The School Committee will vote on an administrators' contract next week. Educators hope their contract isn't far behind.

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1Berkshire Kicks Off 2025 with Winter Marketing

These tactics target visitors in New York, Boston, and surrounding New England areas, specifically young professionals, families, and members of the BIPOC community.

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Pittsfield Council OKs Million-Dollar Borrowing for Airport Taxi Lane

The Pittsfield Municipal Airport will build a new taxi lane with help from federal, state, and local funds.

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Governor Files Bill to Modernize Public Higher Education Campuses

The $2.5 billion bill represents the largest proposed investments in capital improvements for UMass system, state universities, community colleges in decades. BRIGHT Act will modernize campuses across system, create approximately 15,000 construction-related jobs

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Susan B. Anthony Turns 205: Birthplace Museum Birthday Celebration

This event will feature keynote speaker and author Jeanne Gehret, a researcher and historian who has spent years working specifically with the Anthony family's history.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee OKs ADU Ordinance

Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey said this is great for multi-generational families and hopes that it provides some relief to the housing crisis.

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Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires Free Homework Help Program

The program, known as "Power Hour," provides structured homework assistance from staff and volunteers, helping students complete assignments, manage time effectively, and build confidence in their academic abilities.

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Guest Column: Finding Its Rightful Place

The actual bridge is in Arlington, Vt. Emery returned the painting to its rightful home.

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UNICO of Pittsfield Hosts Souper Bowl Food Drive

The drive begins January 27 and runs through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

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Dalton Water Commissioners Cited for OML Violations

The Board of Water Commissioners has been flagged for violating the Open Meeting Law during a summer meeting.

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Market 32 Makes Donation to Disabled American Veterans

Presented Check for $61,644 from Successful November Roundup Campaign

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New Orchards Owner Looks to Revive Community Asset

The new owner of The Orchards hotel on Main Street says this is the right time to invest in Williamstown.

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Dalton Voters to Decide Green Burials at Annual Town Meeting

For the last two years, the cemetery trustees have been navigating how the town can safely allow green burials and prevent liability.

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Lenox Library to Host New Film Club

The Kanopy Film Club at Lenox Library will highlight what’s available, allowing library patrons to engage with the selections in the way they feel most comfortable

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MassDOT: Becket Bridge Painting

Lane closures from Monday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

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Chapter 90 Bond Bill Could Bring $5.3M to Berkshire Communities

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Saturday noted the total amount will be $300 million, the highest amount of Chapter 90 that's been proposed.

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Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported

The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the?Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) are advising the public to refrain from handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick and report suspected cases.

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Clark Art Lecture on Alvin Baltrop

This free event takes place at 5:30 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium.

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Central Berkshire Habitat Offers Free Tax Assistance

The program, staffed by IRS-certified volunteers, has been a longstanding resource in Berkshire County. According to CBHFH CEO Carolyn Valli, more than 85 percent of clients return annually for assistance, with the program expanding to serve new clients in South County last year.

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North Adams Council Refers Parking Ban, Affirms LGBTQI+ Rights

The reducing the length of the parking ban is a proposal by Vice President Ashley Shade, who also put forward a number of changes to the Airport Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals ordinances.

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