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CATA Announces New Staff

CATA hires Nina Boutsikaris as Grants & Communications Coordinator and Jeremy Lovelett as Communications Associate

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Elizabeth Freeman Center Looks to Repair New Location

In mid-December, the domestic violence program and rape crisis center moved its main office from 43 Francis Ave. to 66 Allen St., the former 1Berkshire building.

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Weekend Outlook: Film Screenings, Live Music, and More

There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including film screenings, museum activities, live music, and more.

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Bishop West Real Estate Welcomes Three New Agents

Bishop West Real Estate welcomed three agents: Pam Tworig, Kolleen Schmitt, and Shannon Davis.

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Morris Elementary School Wins Exemplary Reading Program Award

The Exemplary Reading Program Award recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels across Massachusetts.

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BCC Varsity Sports Program Set to Begin in the Fall

Head coaches hired for volleyball, baseball

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Warm Up the Winter Musical Supports South Berkshire Residents

Proceeds will support South Berkshire residents with emergency needs such as heating fuel, utilities, and rent assistance.

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St. Stans Teacher Honored With Excellence in Teaching Award

The award recognizes four teachers across Western Massachusetts.

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North Adams Council Looks at Animal Commission, OKs Police Cruiser Deal

At Tuesday's meeting, Macksey told the council that state officials recommended that the city establish a commission, a proposal endorsed both by the local animal control officer and the interim police chief.

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Pittsfield Schools' Investigation Clears One Administrator

On Wednesday, School Committee Chair William Cameron reported that the first part of the investigation led by Mary-Lou Rup, a retired Superior Court judge, was completed and one of the school’s two deans, Molly West, was cleared by Rup.

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Dalton Town Manager Intends to Retire

Hutcheson said he decided to retire now because of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision.

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Triplex Living Room Oscar Party

Tickets are free and can be reserved at the Triplex website. Beginning with red carpet arrivals, the event will feature gifts and prizes, trivia questions, and Oscar ballots for all attendees.

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Lee Residents Rally in Boston for Alternative Housatonic River Cleanup Plans

Lee Town Administrator Christopher Brittain hopes this will raise awareness of Housatonic River pollution in the eastern part of the state.

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BNRC Announces New Board Leadership and Members

Smithers, a retired Berkshire County real estate attorney with over 50 years of experience, previously served on the BNRC board for 10 years and rejoined last year.

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Pittsfield Speller Advances to Regional Bee

The Region 4 Bee will be held virtually on March 8, 2025, at 9 a.m.

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BCC Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2025 Leader College

Leader Colleges play a role in accelerating the adoption of effective practices within the ATD Network and across higher education.

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Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours For Parents and Infants

The program is specially designed to provide new parents and caregivers with a stress-free experience that offers chances to socialize with others who are caring for young infants.

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North Adams Airport Looking For New Manager

Goff, who has been the manager since 2022, did not say why he had resigned.

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Pittsfield Board Mulls Short Term Rental Ordinance

n Tuesday, the board continued a vote on draft language to its March meeting.

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Watch out for tax scams

It's tax season again — which also means, unfortunately, that it's time for the annual array of scams aimed at taxpayers. Fortunately, by being alert, you can protect yourself from these attempts to defraud you.

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Dalton Trucking Business Requests Changes to Special Permit

Nearly 100 people attended the meeting, both in person and on Zoom, with some expressing frustration over noise allegedly coming from the excavation and trucking company.

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U.S. Sen. Markey To Headline Rally in Pittsfield

There are no more seats available at the free event.

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Pittsfield's WinterFest Celebrates Community

The event featured various activities, including a fire pit, sledding, s’more-making, a sled design contest and race, and more snowy activities.

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Clark Art Lecture on Lusia Roldan

This free event takes place at 5:30 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium.

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Lenox High School Presents "Freaky Friday" Musical

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Duffin Box Office in the Duffin Lobby, Monday through Friday.

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