Brien Center CEO Honored as Irish Person of the Year

Hundreds gathered in green for the 20th annual Robert "Bees" Prendergast St. Patrick's Celebration last week, honoring people doing good in the community and supporting Hillcrest Educational Centers.

Man Found Guilty of Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Pittsfield

The jury found the Defendant not guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon. The trial took place in Berkshire Superior Court.

Healthgrades Names Fairview Hospital an Outstanding Patient Experience Award

This achievement reflects Fairview Hospital's commitment to providing an exceptional care experience for patients and their loved ones.

North Adams Holding Forum on Greylock Closure

The public schools are holding a forum on the closing of Greylock School and the resulting grade configuration for Brayton and Colegrove Park elementary schools.

Lenox Library: The Ladies of Morley's 'Lenox'

Local History Librarian Amy Lafave will present The Ladies of Morley's "Lenox" on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m.

Letter to State Historical: Wahconah Grandstand Can't Be Saved

The letter outlines the current condition of the grandstand with structural deficiencies, hazardous materials, a lack of compliant accessibility features, and non-compliant restroom accommodations.

Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System

Beginning on Monday, April 1, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the Building Inspector's Department.

Lenox Community Center Fabric Swap

The fabric swap will be held at the Lenox Community Center, located at 65 Walker Street in Lenox. The event is free and open to the public.

Summer Course Registration Now Available at MCLA

MCLA is offering two summer sessions, held in-person and online. Session A runs May 20 through June 28, 2024, and Session B runs July 8 through August 16, 2024.

Williams Seeking Town Approval for New Indoor Practice Facility

The Planning Board last week gave Williams College the first approval it needs to build a 55,000-square foot indoor athletic facility on the north side of its campus.

Central Berkshire School Officials OK $35M Budget

The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a $35 million budget for fiscal 2025 during its meeting on Thursday.

Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc Participated in North American Open Championships

The students have also been able to build friendships and experience new things, such as dancing for community events, taking a trip to Ireland and participating in competitions.

Pittsfield Police Participating in US 20 Speed Enforcement Project

Pittsfield Police will be participating in this project and will have additional patrols assigned to US 20 for this Wednesday, March 20, 2024 conducting speed enforcement.

MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

Dalton ADA Committee Explores Expanding

The five-seat committee currently has four active members but received comments of interest from two residents.

Milne Public Library Trustees Announce New Library Director

Zimmermann comes to the Milne Public Library from Wisconsin with over eight years of management experience in library services, most recently as the Executive Director of the Racine Public Library.

Clark Art Presents Free Thematic Tour on Music in Art

The event is free.

BCC, Mill Town Partner to Support Philanthropy Through 40 Under Forty

The Mill Town Foundation has committed funding for each of the 40 Under Forty recipients to re-grant $1,000 to a Berkshire-based nonprofit organization of their choice.

SVMC' Wellness Connection: March 15

Pittsfield Community Meeting On Rest of the River Project

Representatives from the EPA will be presenting an overview of the Rest of River cleanup project and the plans to date for the Pittsfield stretch of the river.

Slavic Easter Egg Decorating At Ventfort Hall

The focus is on Slavic Easter egg decorating, an art form that has been passed down through generations.

Mount Greylock School Committee Votes Slight Increase to Proposed Assessments

The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to slightly increase the assessment to the district's member towns from the figures in the draft budget presented by the administration

Independent Connections Cuts Ribbon on Pittsfield Branch

Independent Connections officially unveiled its Massachusetts branch on Thursdsay with a ribbon cutting. The IT solutions company's specializations include consulting, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

Conte/Crosby SOI Greenlit by School Building Needs, School Committee

The School Building Needs Commission and the School Committee authorized the superintendent to submit a statement of interest for a combined elementary build on the site of Crosby Elementary School.

Governor Launches Campaign to End Veteran Homelessness

The veteran's housing initiative will include the largest, targeted investment to address veteran homelessness in state history.