North Adams School Committee Gets Update on Athletics

The North Adams Public Schools are continuing a shared athletic director post with Hoosac Valley Regional School District that's proven to be successful for the past several years.

Pittsfield Mayor Highlights 2025 Infrastructure Projects

Several infrastructure projects gained momentum in 2025, and miles of roads were paved or repaired.

MassDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest

The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety for walking and biking to school and is open to students in second through eighth grade who attend participating SRTS partner public schools.

Governor Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Free DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part

Berkshire Amistad: American Waste to Aid in Honduras

More than four decades ago, Eddie O'Toole returned from the Peace Corps with the realization that good things were being thrown away when they could be used elsewhere.

Letter: Let's Celebrate Diversity in the Northern Berkshires

Cheshire Newcomer Offers Expertise to Aid in Grants

New resident Bobby Quintos wants to leverage his contacts to help the town secure grants to address infrastructure challenges and support future energy and cost-saving initiatives.

Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker Award

The award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon.

Berkshire DA Releases Victim's Name in Fatal Police Shooting

Biagio Kauvil's family had attempted to secure mental health resources for him before a well-being check on Wednesday that turned deadly.

Weekend Outlook: Winter Festivities

Check out the events happening this weekend like karaoke, bingo, snow tubing, and more.

BCC Awarded $202K for Microelectronics Project

Grant supports workforce and technology development

Berkshire Green Drinks: Stream Restoration on the Konkapot River

January's Berkshire Green Drinks will showcase Trout Unlimited's stream restoration project

Comedian David Drake to Perform at the Mahaiwe

Indigo Comedy Night shows are hosted by Thomas Attila Lewis and feature supporting comedians before the headliner. This performance is for ages 18 and up.

Deadline Set for CRA's 2026 Gib Kittredge Award

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 23.

Construct Hires New Executive Director

Joey Lindstrom Joins Construct as Executive Director, Bringing National Housing Expertise to the Berkshires

Riverside Public House Offers Warm, Friendly Atmosphere

A new restaurant is trying to fill the hole left by the iconic Dewey's Public House.

Williamstown Looking at How to Enforce Smoking Ban for Apartments

The Board of Health and town health inspector are consulting with town counsel on how best to enforce a ban on smoking in apartment buildings passed by town meeting in May.

Companion Corner: Beauty at Berkshire Humane Society

Beauty is a 5-year-old bulldog mix and has been at the shelter for about a month after she didn't get along with other animals in the home.

OLLI at BCC Distinguished Speakers Series: Ukraine-Russia War in the Era of Trump 2.0

Veteran foreign correspondent James Brooke will give an in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine.

Man Shot by Police in Hinsdale Incident Dies

Police Chief Shawn Boyne and Sgt. Dom Crupi were injured during the incident. Crupi is recovering from gunshot injuries to the hand and elbow at Albany, N.Y., Medical Center.

Berkshires Dips Below Measles Herd Immunity

Three of the Western Massachusetts counties, including the Berkshires, have fallen below the 95 percent vaccination level for measles, mumps, and rubella to ensure herd immunity.

Pittsfield Health Board Upholds Berkshire Pipe License Revocation

The city has lost another tobacco permit, and Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco was advised to find a different product to sell.

Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Information Sessions

At the conclusion of the information session, interested parties can sign up for the next available tutor training, which starts on Feb. 2.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler Hazard

Sparklers and Other Pyrotechnics Are Illegal in Massachusetts, Should Never Be Used Indoors

Pittsfield Launches A Public Survey

The city is currently engaged in a project with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston designed to review DPW's current organizational structure and operations