 Adams Selectmen Continue Dog HearingThe Selectmen continued a public hearing on whether two dogs are a danger until Wednesday, March 4, because the owner was not present to provide his side of the situation at last week's board meeting. Berkshire County Urged to Stay Home During Monday Nor'EasterStudents and non-emergency municipal workers are home on Monday as the region is deals with another Nor'easter.  Pittsfield Trash and Recycling Collection On A One-Day DelayCollection will be on a one-day delay for the week.  East Street Reconstruction Starting This SpringEast Street is planned to get more bumpy as construction looms for the street's redevelopment project. NBSU Gives Clarksburg Year's Budget ReliefThe North Berkshire School Union voted to give member town Clarksburg a financial breather — at least for fiscal 2027. Pittsfield Parks OKs Annual Events, Hears Wahconah Park IdeaThe Parks Commission signed off on some annual city events on Tuesday.  Local Attorney Launches Bid for Berkshire County Register of ProbateLongtime local attorney Ken Ferris has announced his candidacy for Berkshire County register of probate. Nor'easter Set to Drop Foot of Snow Over BerkshiresA powerful Nor'easter is set to drop up to a foot of snow over the region, right on the tail Friday's storm that dropped up to 6 inches in some areas. Within The Berkshires, A Founder's EcosystemFor Ross Bloom, being a founder of a climate-tech startup is not just business: It's personal. Adams Town Hall's Rooftop HVAC Out of OrderIt's the coldest time of year, and one of the town's HVAC systems is out of order. Cheshire Looking to Improve Voter TurnoutTown Clerk Whitney Flynn said she was tasked with trying to help get the word out about elections and voting periods, after noticing Cheshire's turnout has been sparse.  Native American Actor Brings History To Life at BArTNative American actor and activist Annawon Weeden brought his one-man show to Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Public Charter School, confronting students with a challenging and visceral journey through American history. Pittsfield Council Backs Community Media Funding LegislationThe City Council is backing state legislation that updates the funding model for community media, including Pittsfield Community Television, to account for declining cable revenues.  North Adams Shop Offers New & Vintage Games to PlayRenzi Retro and Repair owner Christian Richardson opened last Friday at 150 American Legion Drive, right next to Boston Sea Foods. Pittsfield Police Used Surveillance Footage to Trace Path of Fatal Hit & RunPolice used a combination of on-scene investigation and community surveillance footage to find a suspect in the hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old William Colbert last week. Dalton Considers Budgeting SoftwareThe Finance Committee has endorsed a budgeting software to streamline and increase the transparency of the budgeting process. Weekend Outlook: Sing-Alongs, Bulbs and LaughsCheck out all of the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including shows, fun, and puppets.  Letter: Williamstown Garden Club Seeks MembersThe club needs to increase its membership to assist with these efforts, which are enjoyed by so many — both residents and those just passing through town. National Caregivers Day, Feb. 20: Honoring the Quiet Work That Holds Families TogetherYet over time, what begins as a few simple tasks becomes a level of financial pressure that no one anticipates. Williamstown Preservation Panel Pulls Surcharge Hike ProposalThe Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday voted to backtrack on a plan to ask town meeting to increase the town's Community Preservation Act surcharge on local property tax bills. Adams Fire District Meeting Approves Full-Time Paid ChiefA special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.  Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline FireFirefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.  Demonstrators Demand Home Depot Condemn ICE ActivityCommunity members want Home Depot's leadership to take a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around their stores. Snow, or More Snow? Depends on Your StateThe Berkshires could get 2 to 4 inches of snow on Friday. Or it could get 6 to 9 inches. Companion Corner: Tyty at the Berkshire Humane SocietyThere's a lovable dog waiting to find his perfect family at the Berkshire Humane Society. |
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