Haiku on the Hoosic Celebration

This program is supported by HooRWA, Tourists, and by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Honors Former Pittsfield Mayor

Award presented on May 16 at Home for Good Event

Zion's 16th Annual Plant Sale

Those who would like to donate plants for the sale, you can bring them to the church on Friday, May 24 between 10 and noon.

Lenox Seeking Volunteers for Town Manager Screening Committee

Current Town Manager Chris Ketchen will step down at the end of June.

Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program Free

They ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.

Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation

For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.

Pittsfield Council Sees $808K in Community Preservation Funds

The City Council last week saw 11 Community Preservation Act funding allocations totaling $808,547.

Birch Festival Presents: L'Histoire du Soldat and More

The show will be held on Monday, May 20 at 6pm.

Dalton Lift Still in Limbo; ADA Picnic Tables Coming

According to Hill Engineering, Town Hall could install a vertical lift in the Police Department's closet and go up into the town account's office. However, no one wants to give up the closet or office, she said.

Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy Guns

The district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns.

Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown Porch

A Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.

Greylock appoints Anthony Rinaldi as Director Emeritus

In March 2024, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Rinaldi.

Hoosac Harvest Annual Seedling Swap Returns

The Swap will be held on May 25 at the North Adams Farmers Market on Main Street, North Adams.

SVMC Wellness Connection: May 17

BCC Offers Summer Classes

Get a jump start on pre-reqs before fall semester starts September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+

Clark Art Hosts Publication Launch

A public reception and publication signing follow the talk. Copies of "I Drive Thee" will be available for purchase at the event and in the Museum Store

Flag Meant to Represent Inclusion Sparks Debate in Williamstown

One of the authors of a proposed bylaw amendment to allow the display of the Progress Pride on town flag poles said he welcomes more dialogue about the proposal.

Berkshire Planning Commission Approves 'Conservative' FY25 Budget

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has a "conservative" budget for fiscal year 2025 with a nearly 6 percent increase.

More than 600 Participate in Steel Rail Races

Matthew Ferraro was the first runner across the finish line at the MountainOne Steel Rail Marathon.

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Ahonen

Cory Ahonen, chief engagement officer for the state's Executive Office of Veterans Services, served his country in the Air Force from 2008 to 2014 as a staff sergeant.

Mass MoCA Commission Approves Mental Health Practices as Tenants

The Mass MoCA Commission on Thursday approved three new tenants for Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Same Place, New Day for Williamstown Town Meeting 2024

The New England town meeting — steeped in tradition — has been far from traditional in the Village Beautiful over the last five years.

Mass Unemployment and Job Estimates for April 2024

Unemployment remains steady at 2.9 percent for third straight month, labor force participation rate increases

Bidwell House Opens For the Season With Pottery Event

In the first program of the 2024 season, watch potter Rick Hamelin delve into the pottery legacy in New England as he shares the stories of redware potters who fought valiantly during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

BAAMS Receives $10K Donation from Noel Family

The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies Inc. (BAAMS) has recently garnered significant support from the family of the late Edward J. Noel Jr.