Dalton Board of Health Establishes Cooling Assistance Program

Weekend Outlook: Summer Party

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including a circus, movie nights, parties and more. (Note that the Clarksburg Pickle Fest has now been postponed to Aug. 29.)

Vermont Rally Sinks SteepleCats

The Vermont Mountaineers Wednesday rallied for six runs in the seventh inning to erase a four-run deficit and went to a 13-10 win over the SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

Beacon Cinema Plans New Screen in Marketplace Cafe

Adams Talks STRs: Parking and Business Attraction

The draft bylaw states that owners of short-term rentals must register annually with the town clerk, who will maintain a registry of all approved units.

Pittsfield 12-Year-Olds Win District 1 Little League Title

Shaun Boehm hit a pair of triples, and Carmelo Coco went 2-for-2 with a double and a pair of RBIs to help send Pittsfield into next week’s Section 1 tournament, one step away from the state tourney.

Create an Ad: Johns Building Supply

Johns Building Supply, founded in 1948 by John and Helen Koziara, has a foundation built on the principles of service, honesty, and integrity — values that helped establish the company as one of the area's premier concrete product manufacturers.

The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Proffer Classical Glories

As Tanglewood enters its third week, the concerts will be awesome. If you’re a pianophile and love concertos for your favorite instrument, masterworks by Ravel and Shostakovich are scheduled.

Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & Charlotte

If looking for the perfect feline pet, why not triple the fun? There's a threesome at Berkshire Humane Society waiting for a family to call their own.

North Adams' Original Urban Beach Returns

Williamstown Police Looking into Damage at Post Office

Police are looking into property damage at the U.S. Post Office on Spring Street.

Air Quality Alert Issued for Berkshire County

The state's on an air quality alert through midnight Thursday because of the smoke from wildfires in Canada.

Roving Archivist to Assess North Adams' Vital Documents

The strategic assessment conducted by Thomas Doyle represents a significant step toward preserving and protecting the city's historical municipal records, some of which date back more than two centuries, according to City Clerk Tina Marie Leonesio.

Cardinals' Affiliate Releases Koperniak

The St. Louis Cardinals' AAA affiliate in Memphis, Tenn., Monday released Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak, according to Koperniak's minor league baseball profile page.

Dalton Becomes Purple Heart Community

The Select Board signed a proclamation declaring the town a Purple Heart Community, making it one of many communities across the Commonwealth to adopt this as a way to honor their local Purple Heart recipients.

Dream Green Eyes Expansion in Adams

The town will consider whether to approve a special tax assessment agreement for Dream Green Recycling at a special town meeting anticipated for the fall.

Pittsfield Audit Committee Sees 2 'Advantageous' Proposals

The city received two strong proposals for an independent audit and will evaluate their cost as the last determining factor.

Williamstown Board Signs Off on Utility Infrastructure, Conservation Restriction

The Select Board on Monday approved one request from Berkshire Gas to install equipment in the town's right-of-way and put off another request pending more information from the utility.

Local Bowlers Compete in Junior Gold Championships

Four girls and eight boys from five different area high school varsity teams participated in the event, which draws thousands of bowlers competing in divisions ranging from 12-and-under to 18-and-under.

Upper Valley Downs SteepleCats

Trey Sejnoha allowed no runs and struck out four in five innings on the mound Monday to lead the Upper Valley Nighthawks to a 9-3 win over the SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

Arlene Vachereau Marks 60th Anniversary at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig

It was the year that Arlene Vachereau, clad in a skirt suit and white gloves, had an interview with attorney Walter J. Donovan. She was immediately hired.

North Adams Considers Cap on Corporate Short-Term Rentals

The General Government Committee last week reviewed the amendments to the zoning ordinance that would also set out inspection regulations and deadlines for long-term rentals, and set fines that would be directed to the new Affordable Housing Trust.

Lee: 3 Miles of Route 20 Being Repaved Next Year

Beginning next year, the state will repave three miles of Route 20 and reinforce two bridges, one over the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Pittsfield Council Preview: Firework Funds and Morningside Public Safety Request

The City Council on Tuesday will accept donations used to fund a belated Fourth of July fireworks display and see a councilor's request to consider reusing Morningside Community School as a police station.

Musician Brings Music of Terezin Concentration Camp to Tanglewood

Ludwig, who at the time was a tenured violist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, decided to explore the history of music written (and performed) during the Holocaust.