North Adams Planners OK Starbucks Development on Problem Corner

The Planning Board on Monday approved a multi-tenant redevelopment of the former St. Francis property that will include a long-rumored Starbucks.

Big Votes Await Pittsfield City Council

Tuesday is a big day for Pittsfield, as the City Council will take a final vote on the fiscal 2025 budget, a five-year trash contract, and water and sewer rates.

1Berkshire Marks Halfway Point of Pandemic-Altered Blueprint

1Berkshire's blueprint for economic development was adaptable when it needed to be and today, paves steps for a post-pandemic Berkshire County.

Destination Better Health Offers Programs at Fairview

The program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge.

Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety Grants

Since 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire safety education to kids and teens across Massachusetts.

Scholarships & Awards for the Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2024

The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Mount Greylock Regional School class of 2024 during class night on June 6.

Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If Necessary

The Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.

Lenox Library Association Charity Poker Night

This fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players of all levels an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library.

Misfits, Saboteurs Win NBSA Spring Titles

Quentin Gittens scored 36 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Misfits to the championship of the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy Spring League's A Division.

MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations

Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

Ghost Tour at Ventfort Hall

There will be a tour on June 14 at 8 pm.

North Adams Schools Awarded Literacy Grant

While Appleseeds is free for download to all Massachusetts school districts, the grant will fund professional printing of the materials, plus professional development for educators.

Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire Lunch

Six months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week.

Lenox Memorial High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024

The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lenox Memorial High School class of 2024.

Lenox Class of 2024 'a Really Good Bunch of Kids'

Collins called the 61 graduates on the Tanglewood stage "doers, achievers and accomplishers, highly intelligent and exceedingly kind."

PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The Dome

Under an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at Tanglewood on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that graduation had been held at the Lenox institute.

Pittsfield High School Awards & Scholarships 2024

The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Pittsfield High School graduating class of 2024.

Taconic High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024

The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Taconic High School graduating class of 2024.Awards

Rain Symbolizes Taconic Class of 2024's Resilience

The rain eased right before Taconic's 54th graduation ceremony on Sunday. Families, friends, and alumni gathered on the school's lawn in raincoats and smiles to celebrate 190 graduates.

Egremont Elementary School Pre-K Students Perform 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'

The district administration, school committee members, and students' families gathered around the cafeteria's stage to watch as students performed the transformation of a very hungry caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly.

Cheshire to Vote on School Funding and More at Town Meeting

Protect Grassland Birds by Mowing Later

Landowners can make a difference by altering the times of year they mow fields. Fish and Wildlife is encouraging landowners to help these beloved species by waiting to mow fields used by grassland birds, giving them a chance to rear their young.

SteepleCats Earn First Win of Season

Caden Dulin doubled twice, and Elijah Lambros homered Saturday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to their first win of the season, a 10-3 victory over the Danbury Westerners, in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

North Adams Schools Preparing for Big Move, Greylock Closure

The closure of Greylock School at the end of the school year and the reconfiguring of grades between Brayton and Colegrove Park means relocating classrooms, teachers and students.

Dalton Library Trustees Navigate How to Spend State Aid

This year, the library received $19,928.23 from state aid, which has to be used to improve the library and the patron experience.