 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. Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward DebatesThere weren't any fireworks at Wednesday's debates for Wards 2 and 5 as the candidates seem to agree in general on issues and with the homeless being a major topic. The differences were in the details. Pittsfield Health Board Mulls Camping OrdinanceLater this month, the board will give its input on the public camping ordinance to the City Council after requesting that it be included in the conversation.  'The Jazz Barn,' Book Launch at Lenox LibraryThe book includes photographs by Clemens Kalischer (1921-2018), whose works will be on exhibit in the Lenox Library's Welles Gallery. The OLLI Players to Present Two One-Act ReadingsFree performance and panel discussion on Sunday, Oct. 19 at BCC  Ghosts and Legends With Jeff Belanger at the Adams Free LibraryOn Oct. 21, at 6:30pm, Belanger will be offering a multimedia lecture at the Adams Free Library located at 92 Park St., Adams. Companion Corner: Lola at Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Adams Narrows Town Administrator Search to Three FinalistsThe board is seeking a permanent replacement for the town's top administrative post. Nominations Open For BCC's 40 Under Forty AwardsThe deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.  Clark Art Invites People with Dementia, Caregivers for Gallery TalkOn select Mondays, when the museum is closed to the public, specially trained educators guide open-ended conversations about art and how it celebrates our shared humanity. North Adams Council OKs Affordable Housing TrustThe City Council on Tuesday gave final approval to creating an affordable housing trust and adopted a state law that would allow the city greater control over certain funds.  Pittsfield Council OKs Walmart Expansion, Warns of Parking Lot ConditionsThe company requested to amend its site plan by converting about 1,600 square feet of the Pittsfield garden center, which is planned to be enclosed for an online ordering pickup center. As part of a nationwide effort, the store will undergo remodeling. Additional HR Staff, Streamlined Investigations Recommended for Pittsfield SchoolsOn Wednesday, the School Committee received a presentation from the Collins Center for Public Management, which was contracted to review the district’s HR, hiring, and retention processes.  Gypsy Layne Hosts Grand Finale Nights at the Adams Theater, The FoundryThese last show-stopping spectaculars kick off at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. WCMA Hosts community Forum on Mass Timber Structure of New Museum Building ProjectAs the first purpose-built home for the Williams College Museum of Art takes shape, this forum invites students, faculty, professionals, and the wider community to learn about design and engineering innovations driving the project forward.  Ventfort Hall Intro Tarot Card Reading WorkshopThe instructor, Chelsea Gaia, is the Director of Programming & Events at Ventfort Hall. She has been a student of Tarot for 25 years.  Adams Theater Presents 'Feral' by Sandglass TheaterWhile in Adams, Sandglass Theater will also present a puppetry workshop from 11am-1pm Oct. 19. BCC to Hold Annual Harvest RunRegistration open for 5K trail run; high school invitational new this year  Alison Felix Remembered at Drury High SchoolThe Drury High School girls soccer community came together Saturday morning to remember Alison Felix, a multi-sport standout and member of the school’s Class of 2020 who died last December in an automobile accident. |
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