Seiji Ozawa, Longtime BSO Conductor, Dies at 88

Ozawa was the orchestra's longest serving conductor and held the title of music director for 29 years until stepping down in 2002. Seiji Ozawa Hall on the grounds of BSO's summer home Tanglewood was opened in his honor in 1994.

Buds, Twigs, and Bark: How to Identify Trees and Shrubs in Winter

February Berkshire Green Drinks will discuss tree and shrub identification in winter

Roots Rising Secures Land for Youth Farm

The process of finding the right location for the Youth Farm involved years of searching and the exploration of over twenty parcels.

Pittsfield Health Board Plans Mosquito Task Force, Public Outreach

The Board of Health will establish a task force to handle mosquito control after efforts to resume to spraying were not supported by the City Council.

Adams' Quality Street Bridge to Be Replaced

The residents of nearly a dozen homes will be detoured over the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail for up to two years while the Quality Street Bridge is being replaced.

Mainwaring Sentenced to State Prison on Molestation Charges

Conrad Mainwaring, 72, pleaded guilty to molesting nine boys while a counselor at a local camp. He was sentenced to up to 11 years in state prison and three years probation.

Vermont Police Identify Victim in Pownal Stabbing

The victim was identified as Casey Gras, 36, of Bennington.

Du Bois Freedom Center Welcomes New Executive Director

The chance to educate people about the legacy of civil rights pioneer W.E.B Du Bois drew Ny Whitaker to become the first executive director of the Du Bois Freedom Center.

HooRWA: What Happens on Land Doesn’t Stay on Land

Softball, Baseball Winter Vacation Camps Offered

The Infield Berkshire Baseball Academy is offering winter vacation day camps for baseball and softball players aged 8 to 12.

Great Barrington Announces Hires in Town Hall, Other Departments

The town has named new personnel to positions in Town Hall, and others have been hired or promoted to new roles in town operations and public safety.

Berkshire Waldorf High School Open House

The program will include a student panel, during which guests are welcome to ask questions about the students' high school experience, the work they've done this year, and their plans for the future.

West Stockbridge Dog Park Community Forum

During the forum the committee will report on its work thus far and seek feedback and suggestions from town residents.

New ServiceNet Shelter 'The Pearl' Opens in Pittsfield

The Pearl aims to provide a sense of community for folks experiencing homelessness while connecting them with services to aid their situation.

Dalton Select Board Approves CBRSD Regional Agreement

The district is awaiting feedback from some of the seven member towns. Feedback received so far does not require another ad hoc committee meeting, Peters during a School Committee meeting last month.

Charter School Basketball Team Shows Improvement in Senior Day Loss

The Wolf Pack got 17 points and 10 rebounds from Samseedy Touray and 15 points from Jsaun Griffin.

Police Arrest Suspect in NBT Bank Robbery

Christopher Oliveri, 51, of Milford was taken into custody near his home Wednesday morning.

North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock Closure

The School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration.

Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

Reservation deadline Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Community Contra Dance in Williamstown

Popular young caller Liz Nelson will teach every dance to live traditional fiddle music from the local band, Cider Mountain.

Dalton Board Approves Appointments to Historical Commission

The Select Board approved the appointment of two new members of the historical commission during its meeting on Monday.

1Berkshire Selected Inaugural Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship Sites

Cody Chamberlain of North Adams was selected by the IEDC and matched with 1Berkshire over a five-month application process.

Clark Art Broadcasts Production of 'Good'

Advance registration required; capacity is limited.

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Free tax Assistance

All VITA volunteers receive extensive training and are IRS-certified.

Berkshire Housing Tells Tenants It Is Addressing Silk Mill Mold

The property manager for the Rice Silk Mill told tenants there that it's taking the reports of a mold infestation seriously.