McCann School Committee OKs Student Opportunity Plan

The McCann School Committee last week approved a new three-year Student Oppurtunity Act plan that focuses positive school environments, leveraging best practices for students with disabilities and supporting curriculum communication.

Two Arraigned on Drug Possession Charges in North Adams

Two people were arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on Monday in connection to alleged trespassing and trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine from a March 22 incident.

Licensing Board OKs Extended Hours for Panchos Post Suspension

The Licensing Board on Monday gave Pancho's Mexican Restaurant the OK to close one hour later — extending last call to 12:30 p.m. and closing at 1 a.m. There have been no reported incidents since a weeklong license suspension.

'Rent a Backpack' Soon to Start at Dalton Library

Berkshire Family Hikes founder Taylor Staubach said the endeavor will be launched with a hike of the Pines with the town's Open Space and Recreation Committee.

When should you take Social Security?

One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it?

Pittsfield Mayor Open to Level/Service Funded Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti won't support the sacrifices a level-funded city budget would entail but is willing to compromise.

Clark Art Lecture on Buddha Sculpture

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

North Adams Schools Closing in on Budget Gap

The School Committee will likely dip into its school choice account to close a revenue gap for fiscal 2025.

Williamstown Select Board Votes Down Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The Select Board on Monday voted, 4-1, not to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

New Center Believes Hope & Community Can Change Lives

Nine months after its conception, recovery coach Julian Ramos cut the ribbon Friday on the new Have Hope Peer Recovery Center.

Dalton Select Board Approves ARPA Funds for Easement Appraisals

The Select Board last week approved utilizing $7,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the appraisal of three easements.

ArtWeek Berkshires 2024 Welcoming Submissions

The ArtWeek committee posted its call for artists. The non-juried event is free to all Berkshire County individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in showcasing creative work.

Letter: International Women's Day

North Adams Seeks Federal Grant to Repair Walnut Street Retaining Wall

The proposal is to reconstruct some of the dry-laid stone retaining with new cast-in-place concrete and to relocated the existing drainage and stabilize the slope. The runoff will be tied into the storm drainage system at the bottom along State Street.

Lenox Girls Basketball Earns State Sportsmanship Award

For the first time in the team's history, the Lenox Memorial High School Girls Basketball team has won the MIAA Team Sportsmanship Award.

NBUW Urges Organizations to Submit Food and Shelter Program Applications

Northern Berkshire United Way, local administrator of the program, is urging qualifying organizations located throughout Berkshire County to submit an application for supplemental emergency food and shelter.

Monument Mountain Band, Eagles Community Band Concert

Admission is free.

SVMC Wellness Connection: March 22

Simon's Rock Annual Pride Week Lecture

Simon's Rock observes Pride Week every year in late March and early April to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility and to allow students time to celebrate during the academic year.

Williamstown Zoning Board Clears College's Practice Facility

Williams College on Thursday cleared the second of three local regulatory hurdles on its way to building an indoor athletic practice facility on the north end of campus.

Dalton Planning Board Sends Letter of Support for Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant

The Planning Board approved an amended letter of support for the town's Community Development Block Grant application.

Head-on Collision Injures 2, Closes Dan Fox Drive

Dan Fox Drive was shut down for four hours on Sunday afternoon following a head-on collision near Bousquet Ski Area.

Dalton Board of Health Works to Modify its Demolition Guidelines Checklist

The current checklist does not clearly outline the board's responsibilities when approving a demolition or the items the board is responsible for, Health Agent Agnes Witkowski said.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis Vairo

Louis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5.

Nonprofit Resource Directory Gets an Update

The directory features over 600 curated resources in 40 categories including accounting, fundraising, human resources and technology.