Clark Art: Spore Into Specimen Workshop

The workshop takes place in the scholars' seminar room, located in the Manton Research Center.

The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Culminating Programs

During this penultimate week of the Tanglewood Music Festival, the spotlight will focus on a wide range of standard repertoire in both the concerto and symphony genres

North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion Vote

This final adoption paves the way for two community forums and a debt exclusion vote scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center.

Greylock Federal Joining Credit Union Collaborative

Greylock Federal Credit Union is moving some of its back-office operations to a collaborative network but says customers shouldn't see any difference.

Chili's Grill & Bar Closes in Pittsfield

The casual dining restaurant chain Chili's is pulling up stakes at its Hubbard Avenue location.

Park Square Maple Couldn't Weather Summer Storms

A large limb from a 32-foot sugar maple in the park fell next to the fountain area over the weekend. Caution tape and traffic barrels now surround the aftermath.

Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts Show

The event is open free to the public.

St. Stans Offers Meals at No Cost for All Students

As part of this program, St. Stanislaus Kostka School will offer healthy meals every school day at no cost to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2024-2025.

Ghost Tour At Ventfort Hall

The tours will take place Saturday, August 17 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation.

Pittsfield Awarded Clean Water Grant

Pittsfield was awarded a $445,104 Lead Service Line Planning Grant

Pittsfield Nonprofit Asks for Building Permit Forgiveness

The Westside Legends would like a helping hand from the city in the form of fee forgiveness for an upcoming condo project.

Cheshire Rejects Override, Votes Reduced School Budget

Voters on Monday rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override and passed a motion that would level fund the town's fiscal 2025 school assessment.

Williamstown Planning Board Reduces Parking Lot for Art Museum

Williams College will be back before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday for a development plan review for the school's planned art museum at the Field Park rotary.

Chamber Music at Ventfort Hall

This concert will feature Leonid Sigal on the violin and Anastasia Dedik on the piano performing works by Schubert, Franck, and Stravinsky in a beautiful blend of piano and violin performances.

Dalton's Orchard Road Reconstruction Pushed to 2025

The last estimate for construction was overly optimistic because, at the time, it was unclear how long obtaining the two easements would take, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said.

Triplex Screening of 'Dory Previn: ON My Way Where'

Tickets are available at the Triplex website. The screening takes place on Aug. 17 at 4 pm.

BCC's EMT Training Course Fills Need in Berkshire County

Once they pass the written exam, they will be ready for immediate employment as EMTs in Berkshire County, filling an urgent workforce need.

SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 9

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

Research indicates that breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of various health issues in both infants and mothers, including respiratory infections, allergies, and certain cancers in mothers.

Berkshire Grown to Raise $15k for Mobile Farmers Market

National Farmers Market week highlights the role farmers markets play in providing communities with access to fresh, locally grown products.

Greenagers Fundraiser: Dinner, Democracy, and Dancing

Vegan Restaurateurs Offer North County New Options

This year, the family took on a new challenge, purchasing the historic West End Market building at 437 West Main St. and opening the city's first vegan restaurant, Wish Tree.

Super Explains Changes in Pittsfield Schools' Central Office

Administrators will soon decide to repost the assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and educational, engagement or to keep the role of interim deputy superintendent for the time being and repost the other position in early 2025.

Third Splash Pad Proposed for Pittsfield

Full cost estimates have not been completed but based on recent repairs made to the Clapp Park splash pad, it is estimated to cost between $350,000 and $450,000.

MassDOT: 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery Applications Open

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.