BCC Wins Grant for New Automatic External Defibrillator

Device to be placed in campus security vehicle

Clark Art Screens 'Adaptation'

Presentation is final screening in Williamstown Public Library 150th Anniversary Film Series

Drury High School to Host End-of-Year Showcase

The event will highlight student achievements and the school's learning environment.

Clarksburg Gets 3 Years of Free Cash Certified

Some $231,000 in stabilization was used last year to reduce the tax rate — draining the account. The town's had minimal reserves for the past nine months.

Pittsfield CPA Committee Funds Half of FY24 Requests

The projects not making the cut were in the historic preservation and open space and recreation categories and though they were seen as interesting and valuable projects, the urgency was not prevalent enough for this cycle.

MCLA Men's Lacrosse Falls in League Opener

Ryan Carroll scored four goals Wednesday to lead the SUNY Polytechnic men's lacrosse team to a 21-4 win over MCLA.

Letter: Vote for Someone Other Than Trump

This level of rejection by former colleagues is unprecedented in American politics.

Berkshire Art Center's Dance Party Returns

This year's theme is Rococo Raku Revelry.

Dalton Committee Seeks Funding for Invasive Species

The Open Space and Recreation Committee discussed addressing the invasive species at the Pines trailhead during its meeting last week.

Dog Daycare Planned for Former Williamstown Restaurant Site

The former Taconic Restaurant building on Cold Spring Road is on track to be used as a dog daycare and training facility.

Simon's Rock Awarded Freedom to Read Grant

The grant was awarded to support the Alumni Library and Bard Queer Leadership Project in building a more robust collection of queer scholarship, starting a Queer Book Club, and hosting Drag Story Time events in partnership with Drag Story Hour of the Berkshires.

American Legion National Commander To Visit Dalton Post 155

Commander Seehafer's visit to Dalton will include a meet and greet with local veterans, and a light luncheon where discussions will focus on the ongoing programs and initiatives of the American Legion, including the "Be The One" campaign.

Chamber Music by Local Composers to be Premiered at Simon's Rock

Admission to the concert is free of charge.

PHS Basketball Team Recognized at City Council

Governor Swears In Youth Advisory Council

The Council is made up of 60 young people, ranging ages 16-21, from every region in Massachusetts, who will serve a two-year appointment.

Williamstown Finance Committee Finishes Review of FY25 Budget

Repeatedly, Menicocci defended the town's practice, which predates his arrival, of conservative estimates for both revenue and expenses, a practice that has led to a healthy unreserved fund balance, or free cash, that is applied to subsequent years' budgets.

North Adams Swears in Four New Police Officers

Officers Nicholas Lillie, Steven Wandrei, Nannette Reid and Elizabeth Zipp joined the force as full-time officers; Lillie and Wandrei recently graduated from the Police Academy.

Strike at Mass MoCA Ends With Contract Vote

A three-week strike by unionized staff of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art has ended with a contract agreed on Tuesday by both sides.

Habitat for Humanity Plans Wednesday Info Sessions on Williamstown Development

Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity will hold two information sessions this spring for residents interested in a planned five-home development off Summer Street.

McCann School Committee OKs Student Opportunity Plan

The McCann School Committee last week approved a new three-year Student Oppurtunity Act plan that focuses positive school environments, leveraging best practices for students with disabilities and supporting curriculum communication.

Two Arraigned on Drug Possession Charges in North Adams

Two people were arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on Monday in connection to alleged trespassing and trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine from a March 22 incident.

Licensing Board OKs Extended Hours for Panchos Post Suspension

The Licensing Board on Monday gave Pancho's Mexican Restaurant the OK to close one hour later — extending last call to 12:30 p.m. and closing at 1 a.m. There have been no reported incidents since a weeklong license suspension.

'Rent a Backpack' Soon to Start at Dalton Library

Berkshire Family Hikes founder Taylor Staubach said the endeavor will be launched with a hike of the Pines with the town's Open Space and Recreation Committee.

When should you take Social Security?

One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it?

Pittsfield Mayor Open to Level/Service Funded Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti won't support the sacrifices a level-funded city budget would entail but is willing to compromise.