Williamstown Receives Nearly $400K in CPA Requests

According to a spreadsheet on the town's website, the Community Preservation Committee is anticipating having up to $232,532 available for the FY25 funding cycle.

Man Pleads Guilty to North Adams Home Invasion, Assualt

The Commonwealth requested 2.5 years in the House of Corrections for both counts of Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon and 2 years' probation on and after time served for Home Invasion.

Lenox Library to Host Author James B. Conroy

Books will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.

Adams Sends Out Annual Census

This year census forms have been mailed to all residents.

Hoosac Valley High Students Cheered for Picking Career Pathways

The students were giving testimony to the opportunities they've found through Hoosac Valley High School's Innovation Pathways to the classes that will follow them.

Pittsfield Council Accepts $8M in GE Rest of River Funds

The funds will be put into the city's Economic Development Fund which supports growing businesses in the community.

Berkshire Women's Commission, Legislators Discuss Regional Issues

State legislators on Monday discussed issues that hit hard for women and families in the region.

UPDATE: Pittsfield Crash Sends Three to BMC with Serious Injuries

Three people were seriously injured when a pickup truck they were riding in collided with a tree on South Street.

PHS Theatre Presents 'The Dream of the Burning Boy'

Performances will take place in the Pittsfield High School Black Box Theatre.

High Winds, Flooding Expected in Berkshire County

Temperatures on Tuesday will warm overnight. Melting snow and rain is expected to cause flooding.

Greylock Federal Credit Union Promotes Branch Manager at West Street

In her role, Garneau oversees all activities for the West Street branch, manages the location's 15 staff, and plays an active role in business development.

Dalton ADA Committee Considers Playground Mats for Parks

These mats would be laid out to provide accessible routes to playground equipment and swings.

Pine Cobble Names Head of School

Dr. Harte joined Pine Cobble in 2020 and served, most recently, as acting head of school, and prior to that, assistant head of school, dean of students, and reading specialist.

How are your investments taxed?

As we begin the new year, you may be receiving various tax statements from your financial services provider — so it's a good time to consider how your investments are taxed. This type of knowledge is useful when you're doing your taxes, and, perhaps just as important, knowing the type of taxes you generate can help you evaluate your overall investment strategy.

Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service

The celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. at MCLA's Church Street Center on Jan. 15.

Developers Drop Williamstown Housing After Threat of Appeal

Stone asked the board of town's Affordable Housing Trust whether it thought Williamstown was free of the provincial concept known as "NIMBY-ism."

Dalton Cable Advisory Commission Recommends Attorney

During the meeting, the commissioners spoke to attorney William Solomon over the phone, during which they reiterated some of their priorities during the negotiation process.

Activists Stand for Democracy in Pittsfield on 3rd Anniversary of Insurrection

With a presidential election coming up, activists say it is especially important to protect democracy in 2024.

Williamstown Gathering Info on Livestock at Request of State Agency

An attempt by the town's health inspector to cooperate with a state agency sparked a minor controversy on social media over the weekend.

Pittsfield Health Board Supports Longevity of Community Health Worker

The city's community health worker has one year left of funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and department leaders want to ensure the position's longevity.

No Paws Left Behind Seeking to Continue Sonsini's Mission

Howland started a crowdfunding campaign that has raised more than $53,000 toward the effort since July 30 and has held separate fundraising events.

National Grid Continues Restoration from Weekend Winter Storm

Snow began to fall across the state Saturday night and continued Sunday, with expected amounts of 9 to 12 inches in Central and Western Massachusetts and parts of the Merrimack Valley.

Simon's Rock Food Pantry Accepting Donations

The Rocker Pantry also provides necessary cold-weather gear, clothing, hygiene products, and various household supplies.

SVMC's Wellness Connection: Jan. 5

BCC Expands Food Security Support

Campus Cupboard sees increase in student participation