McCann Postsecondary Programs Graduate 18

She and her classmates, along with two graduates in medical assisting program and 11 in the cosmetology program were presented with the diplomas on Tuesday night at the school.

iBerkshires Appeals Williamstown Board Response to OML Complaint

iBerkshires.com on Wednesday filed an appeal with the Attorney General's Office in Boston challenging the Select Board's determination that a May 11 meeting was held in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

Companion Corner: Zorro & Peanut at Second Chance Animal Shelter

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

Adams District Voters OK All Annual Meeting Articles

Officials say the unanimous approval of all warrant articles at the district’s annual meeting reaffirms citizen support for the district's efforts and well positions the district to address future challenges faced by many communities.

Drury High School Third Quarter Honor Roll

McCann Technical High Graduates 'Walking Out as Professionals'

The "flagship" McCann Technical School awarded diplomas to 127 students in programs from culinary arts to metal fabrication. Some will be going on to college, others already with the skills to enter the workforce.

Clarksburg Meeting OKs All Articles on Warrant

With a total budget up by a modest 3 percent from fiscal year 2026, town meeting cruised through most of the fiscal articles on the warrant without much discussion.

McCann Technical School Awards & Scholarships 2026

The following awards and scholarships were presented to the McCann Technical School class of 2026 during graduation on May 27.

Lanesborough Officials Take Road District Dissolution Off Warrant

The Select Board has removed a town meeting warrant article regarding the dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District.

Hoosac Valley Third-Graders Host Memorial Day Celebration

Hoosac Valley Elementary School third-graders hosted a Memorial Day celebration for families, community members, local veterans, and school administration on Tuesday.

McCann Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2026

The top students for McCann Technical School's class of 2026 have been announced by Principal Justin Kratz.

NBUW Marks 90th Year with Spirit of Caring Awards

The eighth annual Spirit of Caring Awards included the Steve Green Spirit of Community Award, the Spirit of the Future Award and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award. A fourth award was the Workplace Campaign of the Year, presented to Greylock Federal Credit Union.

Williamstown Fire District Honors Notsley at Annual Meeting

As the town's fire district embarks on a new era, Tuesday it said thank you to a veteran leader who helped make that era possible.

Pittsfield Sees Similar Water/Sewer Rate Hike in FY27

Swimming pool charges would increase from $100 annually to $120.

Dalton Gets Funding for Senior Center Generator

The town was awarded funding to install a generator at the Senior Center, but officials are concerned it won't be enough.

Letter: A Standing Ovation for The Adams Theater

Dalton Planners Hold Public Hearing on Tiny Homes Bylaw

The Planning Board held a public hearing last week on a bylaw for mobile accessory dwelling units (ADU) that will be brought before a special town meeting.

Pittsfield Plans to Add Soccer to Crane Park

Last week, the Parks Commission endorsed a project to place a mini pitch over the aging, cracked concrete surface of the park's rink.

Berkshire County Reflects on a Rainy Memorial Day

Memorial Day was initially to remember the lives lost in the Civil War, eventually coming to honor all those servicemen and women who sacrificed for their country.

Pittsfield Council Takes Up $243M Fiscal 2027 Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed the city's $243 million spending plan during the first budget hearing of the season on Tuesday.

Mount Greylock Committee Talks About Middle-High School Improvement Plan

The first goal, on social emotional wellness, recognizes that "psychologically and emotionally healthy students, teachers and administrators are better prepared to meet academic challenges," Schutz told the School Committee.

District Meeting, Fire Station Open House on Tap in Williamstown

The annual Fire District elections and district meeting are scheduled for that night in the Williamstown Elementary School gymnasium.

Adams Fire District Annual Meeting Wednesday

The meeting is on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. in the fire station located at 3 Colombia St.

North County Marks Memorial Day With Mount Greylock Trek, Ceremonies

As they do every Sunday before Memorial Day, local veterans braved the elements to pay respects on Mount Greylock to fallen comrades.

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Honors Leaders, Volunteers

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires held its ninth annual nonprofit awards last week honoring the contributions of those who have helped the community in their own way.