 Nominees for Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards AnnouncedThe awards will be presented on the evening of Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time the awards will be presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region. MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas ContractFocus remains delivering the highest-quality service plazas and best value for taxpayers Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and FinanceHowland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015 Registration open for UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' DashThis family-friendly event starts from the Berkshire Family YMCA at 655 Gage Street in downtown Bennington and supports UCS' Teens4Change (T4C) program, a peer-led program that gives local teens opportunities to gather weekly, make community connections and help others.  Childcare of the Berkshires Celebrates New and Improved StoryWalkThe StoryWalk is part of the center's Born Learning Trail, which was installed in 2018 with the help of Berkshire United Way.  Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid BookThe free event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in the Library's auditorium.  Friday Front Porch Feature: A Nice Home For A FamilyOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 133 Pomeroy Avenue.  2nd Street to Host Berkshire United Way's 'United in Conversation' Session on Criminal JusticeThe topic of the session is criminal justice. Registration is encouraged, though not required, and the sessions are free.  Co-Op Bank Appoints Vice President, Branch Manager in Great BarringtonChristoper Becker has over three decades of insurance and banking experience.  Pittsfield At Large Candidates DebateFour incumbents, a former councilor, and an outgoing School Committee member took turns in threes on questions that were chosen blindly from a bulletin board. North Adams Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle AccidentThe accident is still under investigation. MassDOT: South County Daytime Paving and Bridge Work on I-90All work is weather dependent.  Ventfort Hall's Masquerade MacabreThe event is a formal masquerade ball Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for PittsfieldThose interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed. Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters PayOn Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies.  Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' RalliesAlmost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday Weekend Outlook: A Haunting TimeCheck out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire’s including Halloween themed events and fall festivals.  The Vagabond Ball Comes to the Colonial TheatreFeaturing: Bella's Bartok, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, and The Picky Bastards Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls.  Clark Art Presents Book TalkOn Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Clark Art Institute hosts a book talk with author Bonnie Tsui. Adams Selectmen Outline Town Administrator Interview ProcessThe Select Board narrowed the field for the open Town Administrator position to three finalists: Nicholas Caccamo, Dillon Maxfield, and Peter White MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of DialogueMCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue: "Unpacking Insecurity to Build a Shared Future"  Adelson and Company P.C. Name New PartnerZygawski, a Certified Public Accountant, is licensed in both the states of Massachusetts and New York. Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns to the Berkshire AthenaeumYouth of all ages are invited to the Library, where there will be free pumpkins available along with all the tools and decorations. Becker Pond Dam to be Removed to Help Local River SystemThe dam has been closed since 2016 after TNC recognized it as a hazard to the public. The dam is located on TNC’s 1,500-acre Mount Plantain Reserve. |
|||
|
