Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a performance by North Adams singer-songwriter Jordan Franklin, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters.

Berkshire Art Association Invites Submissions for 2025 College Fellowship Show

The show will be held in April 2025 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

MassDOT Advisory: West Stockbridge Shoulder Closure

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Public Comments Sought on Human Service Needs in Pittsfield

Public comments will be accepted now through 4:00 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2025.

Wander to Host Sober Sweaty Dance Parties in January

The event features two nights of music and dance, designed to celebrate Sober January in an inclusive atmosphere.

Science on Screen Returns for Another Season to Images Cinema

Tickets are available on a sliding scale, $0-20. Each talk will start at 7pm, with the film immediately following.

2024 Year in Review: North Adams' Year of New Life to Old Institutions

North Adams Regional Hospital reopened 10 years to the day it closed in 2014.

House and Senate Kick Off 194th Session

The start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday.

SVMC's Learning Tree Childcare Center Recognized

STARS is Vermont's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care, preschool, and afterschool programs.

Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'

Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film portrays Bob Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Film Festival.

Central Berkshire Habitat Honors President Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter never visited Berkshire County but the impact of his post-presidential efforts can be seen every day here.

Stamford Man Facing Arson Charge

A local man is facing arson and fraud charges related to a fire at his Mill Road home last week.

Are your protection plans in place?

Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot — and that’s why it's important to have the right protection plan in place.

Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff Investigation

Officials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March.

Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling, Waste Reduction Grants

Berkshire County communities were awarded just over $100,000.

Wander Hosts 'Write Your Own Obituary' Writing Workshop

The event begins with a reflective writing workshop from 6 to 7 p.m., offering attendees a chance to craft their own obituaries as a creative approach to self-reflection and goal setting.

Free Family Film Programming at Images Cinema this January

All four screenings featured in the new program are free and open to all.

2024 in Sports: Hoosac Valley Girls Basketball Was Top Story

There were a number of Western Mass titles and individual accomplishments to thrill local high school sports fans.

Updates to the Massachusetts Endangered Species List

Following this update, there are now 453 native animals and plants listed under MESA.

Community Hero of the Month: Remedy Hall Co-Founder Andi Bryant

Bryant co-founded Remedy Hall in 2023 to lessen the financial burden of community members in need by providing essential items that people may be lacking, including hygiene items, cleaning supplies, clothing, bedding, furniture, and other necessities.

Public Meeting to Review Woods Pond Remediation Plans

GE will be presenting its remedial design for Reach 6 followed by a question-and-answer period.

Bousquet Offers Adult Ski Race League

Bousquet Mountain will offer an adult racing league on Tuesday nights from Jan. 7 to Feb. 11.

Truck Falls Through Ice on Pontoosuc Lake, City Issues Warning

The Pittsfield Fire Department is urging the public to stay off the ice on all bodies of water.

BArT Enrollment Information Session

Families interested in enrolling at BArT are invited to attend.

SVMC Wellness Connection: Dec. 20