Teacher of the Month: Carole Somerville

Morningside Community School second-grade teacher Carole Somerville has been selected as the February teacher of the month.

DCR's Free Family Programming in Western Massachusetts for February School Vacation Week

Explore 79 Family-Friendly Programs Across 20 Western Massachusetts State Parks from February 15 to February 25, Including Guided Hikes, Birding, Seal Watching, Crafting, and Maple Sugaring

Five People Displaced by Pittsfield Fire

Five people were displaced and one taken to the hospital from a fire on Alcove Street on Friday.

Snow, Sleet & High Winds for Presidents Day Weekend

Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous from snow, sleet and ice accumulations. Plan on slippery road conditions. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice, snow and winds.

Adams Free Library Offers Free Comic Classes for Kids

Led by Children’s Librarian Emily Brannan, who has over 20 years of experience teaching comic design, the program will introduce essential comic elements, including paneling, sequencing, and speech bubble placement.

Dalton Cultural Council Quits After Chair Fired

Maschino has been the chair of the council, which is charged with promoting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences as a way to improve residents' quality of life. One of its tasks in planning Dalton Day.

Triplex Cinema To Honor David Lynch

The series will premiere with the film "Wild at Heart," which screens on Feb. 15. The series will continue with the films "Eraserhead," "Lost Highway," "Mulholland Drive," "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me," concluding with "Blue Velvet" on April 26.

Child Care of Berkshires Planning Growth in Coming Years

Child Care of the Berkshires has an ambitious goal to grow over the next three years — more educators, more programs and more families being served.

Letter: Together, Cool heads will prevail

Congressman Neal Talks 'Chaotic' Trump Edicts

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal detailed the "chaotic nature" of President Donald Trump's recent executive actions during a telephone town hall.

Berkshire Grown Elects New Officers and Board Members

Joining the Board of Trustees this year are two Berkshire residents with extensive experience in food and farming.

Berkshire Harm Reduction Hits Naloxone Milestone

Berkshire Harm Reduction Reaches Milestone in Deployment of Naloxone Boxes in Community: 100th Box Placed at Greylock Credit Union in North Adams

Weekend Outlook: Winterfest & the Big Chill

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

Grazie, Valentine's Event Gain Planning, Licensing OK

Grazie Ristorante was approved this week for its new location on State Street and for its alcohol license, and another eatery got the OK to serve wine and beer for a Valentine's Day dinner.

Clark Art Reflections Gallery Talk

Participants meet in the Museum Pavilion.

Northeast Wilderness Trust President and CEO to Present at MCLA's Green Living Seminar

Leibowitz's presentation will focus on protecting wilderness across the Northeast and how it's increasingly being recognized as a vital strategy to reverse the extinction crisis and mitigate climate change.

Bidwell House Museum Offers Winter Hike

The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles and last 1-2 hours, depending on trail conditions.

Clark Art Offers School Vacation Week Activities

Special vacation week programming is offered on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 20. Admission to the Clark is free for all visitors through March 30, 2025.

Dalton Board Fires Executive Assistant for Sharing Anonymous Letter

The Select Board on Thursday voted to terminate the town manager's executive assistant, Alyssa Maschino.

Pittsfield Schools: No 'Friending' Students

Prohibiting staff from friending students on social media aims to maintain professional boundaries and ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone in the schools.

Create an Ad: Community Health Program

This month, students showcased Community Health Programs' Mobile Health Units, which provide accessible treatment for minor sicknesses, infections, injuries, vaccines, family services, and more.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Photography Exhibition: Focus on Downtown

The exhibit runs from February 3 through March 26 at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street) and showcases vibrant and artistic views of the city.

Williamstown's ABC Clothing Shop Invites Grant Applications

The deadline for spring grant applications is March 1, 2025 and community organizations that meet the grant criteria are invited to apply for grants of up to $5000.

Joann Fabric in Pittsfield Targeted for Closure

The Joann Fabric and Crafts store on Dalton Avenue is among some 500 set to close.

Clark Art Presents Gallery Tours With Emerging Art Historians

Williams College graduate students lead tours through the Clark’s permanent collection