Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake

Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts.

Author Talk and Book Signing at the Adams Free Library

A book signing and reception will follow, to announce his new book "Berkshire Heroes."

Pittsfield Bulky Waste Collection Updates

With the new toter system in place, the bulky waste collection program continues with a change in when items are picked up.

Dalton Water Board Eyes EMS Regionalization Study

The study would include the bordering towns of Savoy, Windsor, Dalton, Hinsdale and Peru, and the Hampshire County town of Middlefield.

North Adams Voters to Decide Greylock School Project

There is only one question on the ballot, whether to approve a debt exclusion that will allow borrowing for the project outside the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2 for the life of the loan. It is not an override.

Adams Theater Kicks off Annual Fund with Two Piano Journey Concert

Mother-and-son duo Chris Kuo and Michelle Kuo have raised more than $3 million for charities and nonprofits since they started performing together as Two Piano Journey.

Letter: Vote No On Oct. 8

Maybe I'm out of my mind but I'm not willing to subsidize a 30-year mortgage for a declining enrollment.

Governor Announces Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity

$5 Million Available to Fund Safety Equipment for Local Fire Departments

MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel Study

If invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior and help inform the future of transportation planning and service delivery.

Berkshire Family YMCA Recognized By Mass Save

This recognition was granted to 19 Massachusetts organizations that have demonstrated long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions with the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers.

Neal, Markey Reflect on U.S. Political Climate

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S Sen. Edward Markey shared the reflections on the nation's political climate during separate swings through the Berkshires this week.

WCMA Community Forum on New Museum Building Project

The forum will be held in the Williams Inn Ballroom

Lee Overnight Bridge Painting Operations

Overnight Bridge Painting Operations on I-90 Bridge Over Route 20 Work scheduled from Sunday, October 6, through Friday, October 11

North Adams Kicks Off Fall Foliage Weekend with Return of Dog Costume Parade

More than a dozen dogs and their owners swarmed the sidewalks of Main Street on Thursday for the return of the Dog Costume Parade.

North Adams Man Guilty of Murder

A Berkshire Superior Court jury found Michael Cook Sr., 47, guilty of murdering his wife, Charli Gould Cook, in 2019.

Pontoosuc Under Public Health Advisory

A blue-green algae bloom was confirmed on Friday at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.

Greylock Project Proponents, Opponents Getting Message Out

Proponents and opponents have been busy on social media and mailers in getting out their messages on which way to vote on the Greylock School project.

Berkshire Green Drinks: Tracking: Out-of-Sight, Out-of-Mind

Learn about local wildlife and how to be more aware of them at October Berkshire Green Drinks

South County Overnight Road Work

Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones.

Letter: Halt the Notch Reservoir Logging Project

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed logging project at the Notch Reservoir in North Adams, a key source of our city's drinking water.

New Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt Clues for 2024

This year the committee has revealed that there will be 11 colorful leaves hidden in Adams, Cheshire, North Adams, and Williamstown.

Letter: Yes to Greylock Project

This project has been in development for years, with the opportunity for public feedback and scrutiny. It has reached this point because the MSBA understands that our schools need to meet the quality expectations of the moment.

Weekend Outlook: Fall Foliage Parades, Fundraisers, and More

North Adams Restaurant Falling Short of Safety Standards

The new owners of Meng's Pan-Asian are being ordered to get recertified on food safety standards after city inspectors found violations at the Main Street restaurant.

Mill Town Circus Highlights North Adams History for Fall Foliage

Mill Town Circus's bright yellow and blue tent went up this week at Noel Field Athletic Complex and will open on Friday night with a 90-minute production inspired by the city's manufacturing history.