McCann School Committee Approves FY26 Budget

After a brief review Thursday, the school committee unanimously approved the budget, which increased $560,451 over fiscal year 2025.

Greylock Dental Opens in North Adams, Aims to Increase Access

Dr. Benjamin Woolnough opened the practice at 98 Church St. to increase access to dental care, citing a shortage of options in Berkshire County.

Haddad Subaru House to Be Demolished

On Monday, the Historical Commission voted to approve the demolition of 676 East St pending a site visit and additional interior photos.

Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Announces Photo Contest

Winners will be determined by an anonymous vote conducted by the Chamber's Membership and PR Committee.

MassWildlife: Hearing coyotes? Here's why

Late January through early March is coyote mating season.

State Appoints Pet Safety Committee to Implement Ollie's Law

The Committee will assist MDAR in promulgating regulations for boarding and training kennels as required by Ollie's Law, an effort to improve the safety of animals housed in such facilities which was signed in October 2024.

Clark Art Presents Music in the Manton Concert Series

Advance registration encouraged. Capacity is limited.

Dalton Fire Dedicates Ambulance to Late Christopher Doyle

The ambulance will not only transport patients but also honor the late firefighter Christopher Doyle, who died on Sept. 15, 2019, from a sudden heart attack at age 27.

Create an Ad: BFAIR

This month, students highlighted three programs offered by the social services organization BFAIR: employment services, community-based day services, and day habilitation.

MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Work on I-90 Westbound

Lane closures from Monday, March 3, through Friday, March 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

BAAMS to Hold 7th Annual Summer Jazz Band Day Camp

The 7th Annual Berkshires' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp will take place July 14-18, 2025, at BAAMS headquarters in Building 6 at Heritage State Park.

Quilt Exhibit On Display at Ventfort Hall

Clark Art Screens Free Small Town Film Series

All films are free and screened in the Manton Research Center auditorium on select Thursdays at 6 pm.

Yury's Kitchen Brings Traditional Oaxacan Food to Pittsfield

The owners, Yuridiana Zaragoza and Gustavo Cruz, are originally from Oaxaca, Mexico and wanted to bring the culture and tradition to Berkshire County.

Community Hero: Larry Robert

The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts

Clark Art Screens 'The Magnificent Ambersons'

Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524.

Williamstown Board of Health Looks at Tenant Issues, Home Condemnation

The owner occupant of 92 Longview Terrace and her son attended the Monday morning hearing to ask that the board allow the family to address conditions at the home without taking the step of condemnation.

DCF Clears Two Pittsfield High Administrators

On Friday, School Committee Chair William Cameron confirmed that DCF’s 51A investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect made against PHS Dean of Students Molly West was unsupported.

Conte Community School Wins Safe Routes to School Bike Rack Grant

Now in its second year, the Bike Rack Grant helps schools acquire and install bike racks to encourage bicycling

Ranch Life 101 Summer Program Opens at Berkshire HorseWorks

The program, held on a private seven-acre ranch in Richmond, is designed for children ages 5-12.

Almost Spring Weekender Brings Global Dance and Music to Sheffield

The event features a lineup of international artists and DJs aimed at breaking cabin fever before spring arrives.

Hoosac Valley High School Announces Honor Roll

Hoosac Valley High School has released its second quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 academic year, recognizing students who have achieved High Honors or Honors.

Pittsfield to Overhaul Downtown Alleyway with State Funds

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $1,370,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' HousingWorks Infrastructure Program.

Williamstown Prudential Committee Learns Finalists for Fire Chief Position

24 applicants were vetted by the Personnel Committee, an ad hoc group charged with helping the district replace longtime Chief Craig Pedercini

Pittsfield Will Seek an Interim School Superintendent

A couple of weeks ago, Curtis announced that he would be stepping down at the end of June after 30 years with the Pittsfield Public Schools.