MassDOT Public Comment Period for Beyond Mobility

Plan to help guide MassDOT's decision making and investments through 2050 Comment period one step in robust public engagement efforts

Adams Officials Review Greylock Glen Budget

Michael Wynn, who was selected in January to run the center, submitted a level operating budget of $57,500 but said he could pull funding from different lines to ensure there was money for advertising this fall.

Dalton Fire District Votes to Return Ladder Truck ARPA Funds to Town

Science and Art Program during April School Break

The program is geared for children aged 7 to 13 years and runs April 15-18, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (with early drop-off at 8:30 am), at the April Hill Education and Conservation Center in South Egremont.

South County Construction Operations

Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12. Traffic will be allowed through the work zones.

DESE Office of School Monitoring to Visit MGRSD

The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations.

BEAT: The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

Elizabeth Barnes is the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and previously worked as the Exotic Forest Pest Educator at Purdue University.

New Jersey Earthquake Vibrates Through the Berkshires

An earthquake in northern New Jersey this morning could be felt all throughout the Northeast, from Augusta, Maine, to Washington, D.C., to Buffalo, N.Y.

MCLA to Host Virtual Information Session for Graduate Programs

Prospective students can meet with faculty and staff to learn about graduate education in MCLA's unique and innovative programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond.

Clark Art Lecture on Edgar Degas

A reception at 5 pm in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event.

Permanent Supportive Housing Coming to Pittsfield Soon

Berkshire Housing Development Corp. has a few projects in the pipeline and hopes to start construction soon.

Pittsfield's Mental Health Committee Get Inaugural Members

At its last meeting, the City Council accepted a slate of appointments to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.

Spring Storm Causes Closures, Outages in Berkshire County

A spring storm brought rain and snow to the county along with service outages.

College Notes: Spring 2024

Recipients receive an $88,000 scholarship over a four-year period, $22,000 per year, upon enrolling at Elmira College.

Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Fundraisers and 'Billy Budd'

Several events will take place in the Berkshires this weekend, including First Friday festivities, spring walks, comedy, and more.

Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Neon Party

This event meets in the auditorium.

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires New Branch Officer

Additionally, he will assist the organization with its further development of Spanish-focused materials.

Mass Cultural Council Launches Festivals, Projects Grant Program

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines for more information, including instructions on how to apply.

Registration Open for Lenox Beginners Soccer Program

Registration is open for the Lenox Youth Soccer Mighty Kickers program for the spring.

Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar

Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.

Lazits Leading Lions to First in Ivies

Taconic High School graduate and Columbia University junior Anton Lazits is hitting .253 for the Lions this spring.

Marchetti Defends Pittsfield Tax Rates in Advance of FY25 Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti defended the city's tax rate on Tuesday, asking residents to look at all of the figures before making a judgment.

Developer Plans $11M Renovation of Adams Memorial Building

The Selectmen on Wednesday night voted to award the bid to Mackin Construction Co. Inc. of Greenfield, which plans to invest $11 million to build out 20 or more one- and two-bedroom apartments in the three-story classroom wing that parallels Columbia Street.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Arrowhead Sewer Extension

The Finance Committee on Monday supported a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for a connection to Herman Melville's Arrowhead.

Sonrisas Awarded Outdoor Recreation Grant

Sonrisas is located in Cheshire.