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.

Lanesborough Finance Chair to Resign After Budget Season

The chair of the Finance Committee is resigning her office and is considering leaving the panel entirely.

New Finance Subcommittee Sees Pittsfield Q2 Financial Review

The Finance subcommittee last week was presented with a second-quarter review of fiscal 2024, which ended on Dec. 31.

Dalton Select Board Disagrees With Renegotiation For Ladder Truck

The intended use was to get a "good" ladder truck for the price offered. Based on the mechanical malfunctions and delays this does not appear to be possible, the Select Board said.

Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Safe from Pittsfield Auto Dealership

Demary was transported to the Pittsfield Police Department where he was booked and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime for a Felony and Larceny from a Building along with an outstanding warrant.

Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day Message

If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.

Lenox Library to Host Stay at Home and Read a Book Ball

Guests are invited to stay at home on a winter evening, join a Zoom conversation with the event hosts, read a favorite book, enjoy a local meal, and donate to the library what they would have spent on a gala or night out.

Pignatelli Stepping Down After 22 Years as Representative

The dean of the Berkshire delegation has served in office for 22 years representing the citizens of Central and South Berkshire County.

BCC's '40 Under Forty' Winners to be Honored

Tickets on Sale Now Winners receive additional support from Mill Town Foundation to promote philanthropic giving

MCLA Receives American Institute of Physics Grant

Over the next two years, this funding will advance the College's efforts to increase its African American physics student enrollment, increase African American students' sense of department belonging, and introduce systemic changes to the physics bachelor of arts degree program to ensure positive outcomes for the department's African American students.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Clark Art

Admission to the Clark is free through March 2024.

Dalton Select Board Approves More FY25 Budgets

The Select Board approved a number of departmental budgets for the coming fiscal year during its meeting on Monday night.

School Subcommittee Recommends Closure of Greylock School

The schools' Facilities and Finance subcommittee is recommending that Greylock School close at the end of this school year.

Pittsfield to Recieve $2M in Opioid Settlement Funds

The city is slated to receive more than $2 million in settlement funds to address opioid use in the community.

Wheatleigh Going Up for Sale

Within walking distance of Tanglewood, the hotel has been a frequent stop for notable celebrities over the years. It is known for its fine dining, wine cellar and luxuriously appointed accommodations.

Dewey Hall's Celestial Ball

This event is a fundraiser for Dewey Memorial Hall.

McCann Second Quarter Honor Roll

The following is the list of students for the Q2 McCann Honor Roll.

SVMC's Wellness Connection: Feb. 2

Berkshire Family YMCA Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer

This executive search is conducted in partnership with the YMCA of the USA.

Clark Art Presents: When Justice Fails

This free lecture takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

Downtown Pittsfield Corridors to be Revitalized Through TDI Partnership

Community members got a look at the project and weighed in on downtown needs during a community feedback night at Hot Plate Brewing Co. on Wednesday.

Pittsfield Schools Point to Online Resource for Bullying, Peer Conflict.

Power balance can mean a lot of different things from popularity, size, disability, economic disadvantage, race, ethnicity, gender, among other things, Nichols said.

Plant Connector Opening Second Location in Pittsfield

The Plant Connector recently announced its second location next to Thistle and Mirth following a pop-up on North Street over the holiday season.

Dalton Finance Committee Approves Select Board Budget Cuts

The Finance Committee approved a number of budgets that are under $20,000 in bulk after reviewing them during its meeting Wednesday night.