Berkshire County Sees Over $300K for Digital Equity

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $1.33 million to communities as part of its new Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program.

Zebra Mussels Detected in Pontoosuc

The public is asked to remove seasonal docks, mornings, and buoys from Pontoosuc Lake, inspect and wash boating or water equipment.

Springtime Start Set for Bel Air Dam Removal

During construction, one lane of Wahconah Street will be shut down; northbound traffic will be able to pass down Wahconah Street but southbound traffic will be diverted south on North Street and west on Pontoosuc Avenue.

Williams College Gets $105M in Bonding for WCMA, Capital Projects

Williams College has received more than $105 million bonding toward construction of the new art museum and other campus capital projects.

Mount Greylock Making Lighting Improvements on Campus

Lights are tested at the new track and field complex at Mount Greylock Regional School on Wednesday night.

UCS Holds Annual Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash

This family friendly event supports UCS' Teens4Change (T4C) program, a peer-led program that gives local teens opportunities to plan activities, build connections and take positive action in their community.

State Fire Marshal: Brush Fire Warning

Common Causes Include Power Equipment, Fireplace Ashes, and Heating/Cooking.

Pittsfield Community Bike Ride

Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot.

The Humble Pie Hullabaloo

Pie Tasting, Recipe Share, Soup, Hot Cider, Live Music, Raffle and Optional Hike November 2, 1-3 PM

Dedication Set for Jordan, First Woman to Vote

Phoebe Jordan made history in 1920 as the first woman to cast a ballot in a presidential election after the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.

Williamstown Con Comm Clears New WCMA

Williams College on Thursday received the final town approval it needed to proceed with building a new art museum on the former site of the Williams Inn.

Clark Art Gifted 331 Works, Endowment to Build New Wing

The gift includes more than $45 million to endow new curatorial position, care for the collection, and build new wing.

Softball Players Donate to Animal Shelter

League players, families, and the board of directors collected and donated toys, treats, food, and cleaning supplies to present to the No Paws staff and animals.

Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 29

On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Berkshires Getting $11.4M in State Economic Development Grants

The Berkshires is getting more than $11 million in grant funding through the state's One Stop for Growth program.

Ventfort Hall Haunted Hall

Guests are invited to wear their Halloween costumes or Halloween themed outfit when they visit.

South County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Pre-Registration is required.

SVMC Wellness Connection: Oct. 25

Clark Art Talk by Post Art Critic

This event is free.

West Oil Acquired by Connecticut Energy Firm

Longtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands after 75 years — but the new owners say customers won't notice any major changes, including the name.

CBRSD MCAS Data Shows Value of the Interventionist Model

Administrators explained at the last School Committee meeting that the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores showed students had made moderate progress toward targets.

Letter: Mitts Will Work for the People

It is a pleasure to endorse Marybeth Mitts as the next representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the Third Berkshire District.

Veteran Spotlight: Guardsman Pvt. Shy Ann Jackson

Born in Falmouth, she entered basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in August 2014 after graduating from Mashpee High School.

Letter: Time to End the MCAS Graduation Requirement

As a parent, public educator, and school committee member, I urge you to vote YES on Question 2 and eliminate the MCAS as a graduation requirement.

Letter: On Timberspeak in North Adams

Like every other resident of North Adams, I was until very recently unaware of a sneaky logging plan for a patch of pristine public lands on the south side of Mount Greylock called Notch Woods.