Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature Center

Last week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026.

Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in Attendance

The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year.

Cheshire Man Pleads Guilty to B&E, Larceny

Police say Guerrin, along with a second suspect, stole technology and personal office items from a BHS facility.

Celebrate 40 years of NAMI Berkshire County

The non-profit's mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Berkshire County with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.

Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag

An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.

Suicide Prevention Conference Scheduled for September

New Perspectives on Populations at Risk in Berkshire County will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Bousquet Mountain Ski Area in Pittsfield.

Lenox Police Blood Drive

The blood drive will be held at St. Ann's Church.

Dewey Hall Dahlia Festival

The workshop room will feature workshops in floral arranging with dahlias, creating biodegradable flower crowns, and overwintering dahlia tubers.

Dalton Police Station Panel Asks for Study

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee agrees that the current police facility, located in the basement of the Town Hall, is inadequate.

AT&T Seeks Permanent Cell Tower at Transfer Station

The Zoning Board of Appeals supported variances and a special permit to facilitate a permanent wireless monopole facility at 500 Hubbard Ave., where Casella Waste Systems operates a transfer station.

SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency Department

There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.

Weekend Outlook: Garlic Festival, Fair, and More

Pickleball Tournament to Benifit Berkshire Bounty

Registration will close on Sept. 1, 2024

Clark Art Hosts Book Launch With Artist

This free event takes place in the Hunter Studio, located in the Lunder Center at Stone Hill.

Pittsfield Announces Public Flu, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

As the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, it is time for residents to get vaccinated.

Berkshire Organizations Awarded Tourism Grants

9 Organizations in Berkshire County were awarded grants.

Former NFL Player Shares Message on Overcoming Adversity

Keith Willis was an all-America high school football player and multi-sport star in Virginia who went on to stand out at Virginia Tech before playing in the NFL from 2004 to 2008.

Overtime, Wages Caused $165K Deficit in Dalton Fire District

An audit of the Fire District's expenses has found a $165,000 deficit caused by mainly by overtime for firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

Pittsfield Housing Trust Has End of Year ARPA Deadline

The Affordable Housing Trust has four months to commit a half-million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info Session

But officials say Brayton's bright and clean exterior hides infrastructure issues that will take millions to fix.

CBRSD Says Improved Reporting System Explains Increase in Student Offenses

Bullying allegations reported have increased, but that is likely due to Central Berkshire Regional School District's improved reporting system, the administration says.

Literacy Network Welcomes New Board Members

Sandra Rodriguez Aponte and Jane Lehman join the Board of Directors at The Literacy Network

SVMC: Wellness Connection Aug. 23

Pittsfield City Hall Parking Unavailable Due to Construction

Residents and visitors are asked to park on Fenn Street, Federal Street or in the First Street parking lot from now through Friday if they need to visit City Hall.

South County Road Work

Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. All work will conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30.