SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: November Update

BArT Awarded State STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant

$60,515 has been awarded to BArT to expand life sciences education and enhance STEM career pathways for students. Plans underway include augmenting the AP science course offerings, upgrading lab equipment, and providing enhanced professional development for the science team.

Clark Art, Images Screens 'Pickup On South Street'

This program takes place in the Clark's Manton Research Center auditorium.

Dalton in Stalemate Over Proposed Public Safety Facility

As conditions worsen at the police station, it seems public officials are going in circles, Police Chief Deanna Strout said.

Pittsfield DPW Seeks $15.2M for Wastewater Plant

The Department of Public Works is requesting the City Council authorize borrowing up to $15.2 million for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.

Card and Coffee Shop Opens on Tyler Street

The card and coffee shop is located at 147 Tyler Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

MassDOT Launches Community Culvert, Unpaved Roads Grants

MassDOT Announces Launch of Community Culvert and Unpaved Roads Grant Programs; Grant Central Updates to Make it Easier for Municipalities to Apply for Grants

Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community Television

During the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the community.

Clark Art Names Inaugural Curator of its Aso O. Tavitian Collection

First major project will be first public exhibition of the collection, An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection, opening in June 2026.

Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the Future

Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community.

MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?

Wild turkeys are remarkably adaptable birds. They can get by in many environments, but they truly flourish where a variety of habitats come together.

MCLA Shows Off Mark Hopkins' Needs to Lieutenant Governor

Driscoll was in the city to address the Western Mass Arts Economic Impact Summit in the morning and then had lunch with Birge and a visit to Mark Hopkins to see what the college's needs are.

Winners of Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced

This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have been presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region.

MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.

Join Big Y's Sack Hunger Campaign

Through this initiative, funds are raised for the four regional food banks across our two-state marketing area.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, Myrias

The Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center.

Market 32, Price Chopper Introduce 'Double Exchange Day'

As seasonal savings begin on Nov. 16, customers can double the value of their pennies

Western Mass Arts Summit Focuses on Economics, Sustainability

More than 100 stakeholders in the creative economy spent an afternoon sharing ideas, stories and strategies for sustaining the state's cultural identity.

Norman Rockwell Museum Opens Two New Exhibits

The Norman Rockwell Museum will showcase two new collections on Saturday: one highlighting a local artist and the other exploring publications from the Jazz Age.

MassDOT: Daytime Construction on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound

Lane and shoulder closures in place during various hours week of Monday, Nov. 17

Co-op Bank Welcomes Chief Accounting Officer

LePrevost brings more than eight years' experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Audit and Assurance Practice.

Berkshire United Way Names President and CEO

She previously served as interim while continuing her role as director of Community Impact.

Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial Policy

The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.

Flying Cloud Institute Appoints New Education Coordinator

In this role, Drake will work in the summer programs, vacation camps, classroom residencies, community events, and with the FCI team to inspire the next generation of artists and engineers.

nbCC to Host the Annual 'Neighborlies'

This event is free and open to the public.