Berkshire Organizations Awarded Tourism Grants

9 Organizations in Berkshire County were awarded grants.

Former NFL Player Shares Message on Overcoming Adversity

Keith Willis was an all-America high school football player and multi-sport star in Virginia who went on to stand out at Virginia Tech before playing in the NFL from 2004 to 2008.

Overtime, Wages Caused $165K Deficit in Dalton Fire District

An audit of the Fire District's expenses has found a $165,000 deficit caused by mainly by overtime for firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

Pittsfield Housing Trust Has End of Year ARPA Deadline

The Affordable Housing Trust has four months to commit a half-million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info Session

But officials say Brayton's bright and clean exterior hides infrastructure issues that will take millions to fix.

CBRSD Says Improved Reporting System Explains Increase in Student Offenses

Bullying allegations reported have increased, but that is likely due to Central Berkshire Regional School District's improved reporting system, the administration says.

Literacy Network Welcomes New Board Members

Sandra Rodriguez Aponte and Jane Lehman join the Board of Directors at The Literacy Network

SVMC: Wellness Connection Aug. 23

Pittsfield City Hall Parking Unavailable Due to Construction

Residents and visitors are asked to park on Fenn Street, Federal Street or in the First Street parking lot from now through Friday if they need to visit City Hall.

South County Road Work

Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. All work will conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30.

Clark Art Presents Djs at Sunset: LDER

Free. Bring a picnic and a blanket.

A Rare Bird: Koperniak Stands Out in Triple-A

A writer covering Matt Koperniak's minor league baseball team takes a closer look as Major League Baseball gets ready to expand teams' rosters.

Brayton Elementary Classrooms Treated for Mold, Mildew

Brayton Elementary School has been dealing with mold and mildew in more than one classroom.

Williamstown Housing Trust Faces Decision on Family Selection Process for New Development

The board of the Affordable Housing Trust may face a decision about whether it's more important to follow the practice of its non-profit partner or the dictates of a state housing program.

Hoosac Valley School Officials Set Date, Place for District Budget Vote

The committee voted unanimously Monday set a district vote on the fiscal 2025 budget and resolved its continuing support for the spending plan.

Cheshire Officials Looking for Clarity on Chicken Issues

The Selectmen are pushing the Planning Board to review the zoning ordinance regarding poultry.

Letter: Leigh Davis Is the Right Candidate

But making a decision and taking a stand are what I want in a candidate, in a leader. And those qualities in Leigh are why Leigh is the right choice in this election.

Pittsfield Licensing Board Reduces Panchos' Hours Again

The Licensing Board has reduced the eatery and bar's closing time from 1 a.m. to midnight with the last call at 11:30 p.m.

Ghost Tour at Ventfort Hall

The tours will take place Saturday, August 31 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation.

Millers, Thunder Win Berkshire Adult Baseball League Titles

The Berkshire Thunder and GB Millers each swept their way to Berkshire Adult Baseball League titles over the weekend.

Dalton Planners Need More Information on Tiny Home Taxing

Unanswered concerns surround the tax implications of changing the bylaw to include them as vehicles or as real estate.

Pricier Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Bid This Week

The 23-acre parcel on Hancock Road, or the south side, will be focused on first.

Body of Missing Readsboro Man Found

Harold Lavanway, 73, was reported missing by family on Sunday.

Williamstown Planners Talks Housing Development, Water Protection

The Planning Board last week talked about balancing housing and land conservation in the rural parts of town and protecting the aquifer that supplies drinking water to most of the town's inhabitants.

Abutters Say Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal is Unsafe

Residents continue to speak against a proposed dock at Proprietor's Lodge, citing the project as a public safety issue.