Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire Winter

Hancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected.

Hari Kumar Joins NPC Board

Kumar is the founder of Convivo, a Berkshire-born small business that helps people build authentic communication skills for both professional and personal settings.

Weekend Outlook: Fireworks and Mindful Walks

There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including festivals, fireworks, winter activities, and more.

Greylock Federal Promotes Kellogg Street Branch Manager

In her new role, Petithory, who began her career with Greylock in 2010, manages a staff of eight and plays an active role in business development.

Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Announces Honors List

Bard Academy at Simon's Rock announced the students who were added to the fall 2024 Honors List.

Mount Greylock Regional School District Second Quarter Honor Roll

The Mount Greylock Regional School District has released its 2024-2025 second quarter honor roll.

Clark Art Lecture on Stuart Hall

This free event takes place at 5:30 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium.

Pittsfield to Consider Speeding Cameras

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren would like the city to consider traffic cameras for speeding enforcement. The City Council referred his petition to Mayor Peter Marchetti last week.

Berkshire Village Residents Urge Action on Deteriorating Park

Berkshire Village residents have taken their frustration with the mobile home park's unsafe and deteriorating conditions to the Select Board.

North Adams Committee Rejects Changes to Airport Commission Ordinance

The General Government Committee is recommending the City Council reject a proposal for council approval of appointments to the Airport Commission.

Berkshire County Historical: 'In The Service of America' Lecture

The lecture will look at some of the stories of the Black men from the Berkshires who served in the Continental Army and as minutemen and militia during the American Revolution, as well as what happened to veterans living in the Berkshires after the war was over.

Residents Oppose Battery Energy Storage in Southeast Pittsfield

Fifteen community members attended last week's Conservation Commission meeting to speak against a proposed battery energy storage system on Williams Street.

Ghost Tours At Ventfort Hall

The tour will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 pm. This is not an active investigation.

Berkshire United Way Seeks Volunteer Grant Reviewers

Volunteers will participate in up to 25 hours of training, individual evaluations, and group meetings to make funding recommendations.

Cancer Crusaders to Host Annual Cabin Fever Dance Fundraiser

The event serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting the Patient Resource Fund at the Cancer Center in Bennington.

Victoria Christopher Murray to Speak at Ventfort Hall

The event will include a talk, book signing, and tea service.

Presentation on The Future of Wolves at MCLA's Green Living Seminar

Seacor, who directs Project Coyote at the Carnivore Conservation, will discuss the potential of wolf recovery in the Northeast, highlighting the history of wolves in the region, previous attempts at reintroduction in the Adirondack Park, the emerging science of wolf and coyote genetics, and the intersection of these issues with public policy.

Geothermal Switch Lowers System Cost for North Adams School Project

The cost estimates for the Greylock School project are coming in slightly under budget — including the planned geothermal system.

Mount Greylock Schools Focus on Student Literacy

The Mount Greylock Regional School District is placing an emphasis on literacy instruction that is reflected in the preliminary budget that the administration put forth last week.

PowerSchool Offers Identity Monitoring in Wake of Data Breach

Families of school-children concerned about the PowerSchool data breach announced last year can sign up for two years of free identity monitoring services paid for by the school information system vendor.

Higher Taxes, Loss of Latin Seen in Mount Greylock's Tentative Spending Plan

A 16 percent health insurance increase from the Berkshire Health Group alone accounts for $550,000 in increased cost for the preK-12 district in FY26 — about 38 percent of the $1.4 million total.

Lenox Library and The Bookstore Hosts Author Eoin Higgins

Eoin Higgins is a journalist and historian from the Berkshires.

Share the Love Challenge Returns with Raffle to Benefit Local Charities

The goal remains $7,500, which will be matched by 50 percent from the church.

SVMC Wellness Connection: Feb. 14

Images Launches $2.2M Capital Campaign

Images Cinema has announced a major facility renovation project, the first in 17 years, which will dramatically enhance the availability of cinematic experiences in the region by upgrading amenities and adding a second screen.