African American Genealogy Subject of WCMA Lecture

Field will touch upon the diversity of methods employed by historians and genealogists; descendants' often uneven access to the familial past—itself a legacy of American slavery; and the emergence of the recently launched 10 Million Names project.

St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor Roll

A student merits High Honors for an average of 93 or higher. A student merits Honors for an average between 85 and 92.9.

Community Contra Dance in Williamstown

The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can: $12 - $20 suggested, and barter is also welcome.

Mountain Bike Club Wheels Out Vision for Trail Network

A local group of mountain bikers is looking to build a trail network within and beyond Williamstown.

Berkshire County Regional Housing Renamed 'UpSide413"

The new name will not change its work, as it is meant to clarify the services that are offered and the core mission.

Berkshire County Views the Eclipse

The partial solar eclipse was seen and heard in the city as people turned out to experience the celestial event in various locations.

Triplex Cinema, GBPT Fundraising Screening of 'Freud's Last Session'

Great Barrington Public Theater Announce Special Fundraising Screening, Talkback, and Reception for Mark St. Germain's film "Freud's Last Session." Thursday, April 11, Triplex Cinema, Great Barrington, 5:00 pm.

Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 9-12

The city will be sharing additional updates on new road work planned for the late summer/early fall at a later date.

Marchetti Releases Details of New 'First Fridays at Five' Events

Mayor Peter Marchetti released details on Friday of the new event that combines the beloved Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks. It is a collaboration between the city, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association with the first occurring on May 3.

Simon's Rock Theater to Perform 'She Kills Monsters'

he production is free and open to the public. Cash donations are welcome at the door.

Lecture on the History of the Williamstown Public Library

Griffin is a Williams College graduate, a retired professor of English, and a resident of Williamstown since 2003.

SVMC Wellness Connection: April 5

Lenox Library to Host Program on the Birds of Kennedy Park

This program is free and open to the public.

MassHousing Hosting First Time Homeowner Event

The event will be an informational session for first-time homeowners, meant to provide resources and materials for next steps, mortgages, and first-time buyer educational courses.

Regional Planning Commission Calls for Fixes to Site Plan Review Bill

The regional planning commission's community planning program manager told the executive committee that HB 3551 was worth passing even if all the changes proposed by the municipal lawyers association do not make it into the final version of the bill.

BNRC Ensures Many Forks Farm Will Continue Under New Farmer

It took some time but, ultimately, with the help of the Berkshire Natural Resource Council, Wyrrick and Comstock were able to work out a plan for Many Forks Farm to continue under Comstock's ownership.

PCTV Outlines Asks for New Cable Contract

Board President Sue Doucette and Operations Manager David Cachat laid out the community television station’s requests in the next 10-year contract.

DOR: March Revenue Collections Total Near $4 Billion

Monthly collections up $182 million or 4.7 percent vs. March 2023 actual; $129 million above benchmark

Dalton Fire District to Hold Informational Session April 10

The Dalton Fire District will be having an informational session on Wednesday, April 10, at Wahconah Regional High School starting at 6:30 p.m.

Eclipse Will Darken the Skies on Monday

he Berkshires won't see a full eclipse on Monday as we're south and east of the path of totality, but we should see about 94 to 96 percent of it.

Mass Receives Federal Funding to Expand Digital Access

New "Internet for All" funding stream will address digital divide statewide through digital skills training, device access, and internet affordability

Arrest Warrant Issued in Pownal, Vt., Homicide

The Vermont State Police Thursday announced they have obtained an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts man on a murder charge arising from a fatal stabbing Feb. 6 in Pownal.

Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Conservatory for College Students

The 2024 Musical Theatre Conservatory runs June 3-July 26. Candidates must demonstrate strong musical theatre skills, be at least 19 years of age, and have completed at least one year of University-level training.

Carpenter Leads Rams Past MCLA

Mount Everett graduate Gwen Carpenter went 6-for-9 with a home run, a triple, three doubles and four RBIs Saturday to lead the Framingham State softball team to a double-header sweep of MCLA.

Stockbridge Author Explores AI in New Novel

The novel also explores other ethical and sensitive topics such as people-pleasing, sexual assault, and other prevalent issues in society.