Nowak, Meczywor Win in Adams; Lenox Newcomer Wins School Committee

Voters returned Joseph Nowak to the Board of Selectmen for a fifth term and tapped Jay Meczywor to join him.

Need Ideas to Celebrate Mom? We've Got You Covered

Here are some suggestions for where you can spend time celebrating Mom this weekend.

Triplex Cinema to Feature Film Series with Music Supervisor Randall Poster

Poster served as music supervisor on three of the films in the series, and the other three are noted as significant inspirations for his work.

North Adams Public Schools to Destroy Former Special Education Records

The records will be destroyed after June 30, 2025.

Letter: Rep. Davis Asks for Support Passing 'Upskirting' Bill

Secretly filming a nude child in a bathroom is only a misdemeanor, while filming under a child's clothing in public is a felony. That inconsistency leaves children and vulnerable people exposed.

BCC to Hold Talk on State Fire Marshall History

Local firefighters, BCC students and the public are invited to attend.

Williamstown Proposes 'Contingent' Hike in Wastewater Assessment

It remains to be seen whether town meeting and the town's partner in the district, go along with the idea.

McCann Technical High School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll

McCann Technical High School is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year

Pittsfield Announces Phase Three of Spring Hydrant Flushing Schedule

Water mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. This phase is anticipated to last from May 5 to May 9.

BRTA Studying Microtransit for County

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is looking over a new project to bring microtransit to the county.

North Adams' K-M Toyota Expands Service Center

The new equipment and space will help technicians work on bigger-sized trucks and SUVs regardless of the make or model whereas before the service area was limited.

MassWildlife: Fawn Phases

To stay hidden from predators, young white-tailed deer spend much of their first 30 days on their own. Learn about fawn development and why you should never approach or take a fawn from the wild even if it’s alone.

Dalton CRA May Day Races Draw Runners of All Ages

Stefan Ogle was the top male 10-kilometer finisher and Christina Korney the top female 10K finisher at the 2025 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.

Pittsfield School Committee Adopts $86M Budget

The School Committee on Wednesday adopted a $86,450,361 budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes an $18 million city contribution and more than $68 million of anticipated Chapter 70 funding.

Create an Ad: R.K. Miles

Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary School participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

Commissioner of Higher Ed Speaking at BCC Commencement

He has led the Department of Higher Education through a time of historic investment by the state Legislature and Healey-Driscoll administration in affordability and access for all learners in the commonwealth.

Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Donate Food Bags to Local Pantries

Each of the 129 Market 32 and Price Chopper stores selected a local organization focused on addressing nutrition security to receive the donations. In total, 111,540 items will be distributed to individuals and families in need.

Pittsfield Joins PowerSchool Data Breach Lawsuit

The school district could receive compensation for a PowerSchool breach in December that accessed students and teachers' personal information.

Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare for Summer Energy Usage

The company notes that increased use of cooling appliances during summer typically leads to higher electricity bills, even if the Basic Service rate decreases on August 1.

Hoosic River Revival Celebrates Billboards, Kicks Off 'Placemaking'

The effort to integrate the Hoosic River into the city it runs through while still maintaining the flood control protocols that prevent it from endangering North Adams has been a multistep process that has been tripped up over the years.

Williamstown Protest Speakers Call for Citizens to Rise Together

Speakers at a May Day rally at Field Park stressed the need to rise together to push back against actions being taken by the Trump administration that they say weaken civil rights.

Letter: Dalton,Vote for Fiscal Responsibility & Board Accountability

West Stockbridge Lane and Ramp Closures for Bridge and Guardrail Work

The scheduled work is contingent on weather conditions and may be subject to change.

Budget, Election Recall, High School Site on Dalton Meeting Warrant

Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 5, will decide on 31 articles, a few of which have sparked debate within the town.

Cyclist Struck by Car in Pittsfield in Serious Condition

A bicyclist was seriously injured Friday night after being struck by a car in the northbound lane of Cheshire Road.