Companion Corner: Loki at Berkshire Humane Society

There's a sweet and playful dog at the Berkshire Humane Society waiting for his new family.

Haskins Wins School, Select Board Seats

Voters put Daniel Haskins back on the Select Board and also on the School Committee on Tuesday.

Adams Fire District Election OKs Appointed Posts

After several years of trying, the voting members of the Fire District have approved making the clerk and treasurer appointed positions.

ICE Grabs Person in Downtown Pittsfield

Agents can be heard telling the person, seemingly a woman, to turn over and get down while she was audibly upset.

Williamstown Picks Curran, Sussman as Library Trustees

Janet Curran and Michael Sussman, separated by three votes, came in first and second, at 219 and 216. They will join the seven-member committee overseeing the Milne Library.

Dalton Fire District Voters OK 'Surprise' Building Purchase

For several years, the district has been working with limited space, and a vote at the annual meeting is expected to help ease those constraints.

Williamstown Board Holds Executive Session on Town Garage Site

The Select Board on Monday breezed through a short public agenda before adjourning to executive session to discuss the transfer of 59 Water St., the former town garage site.

Community Meeting Addresses Prejudice in Pittsfield Schools

Around 60 community members gathered at Conte Community School on Monday night to discuss issues with prejudice in the district.

Jillian Tatro's Killer Guilty of First-Degree Murder

A Berkshire County jury on Tuesday returned a verdict of guilty in the murder of Jillian Tatro four years ago.

North Adams Man Charged in Stabbing Father to Death

David L. Boucher had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf and he is being held without bail at the prosecution's request.

Eagle Street Shop Peddles in the Unique and the Utilitarian

Jared Shockcor's little shop on Eagle Street offers wares from the utilitarian to the unique.

Adams Finalizing FY27 Budget Amid Staffing Uncertainty

Officials continue to finalize fiscal year 2027's budget ahead of the annual town meeting, navigating numerous unknowns stemming from staff vacancies.

Dalton Elects Incumbents, Write-in for Planning Board

The unofficial results for the town's annual election indicate that Planning Board registered candidate William Striebel III and write-in candidate Richard Hall have secured the two seats.

Pittsfield Might Resume Mosquito Spraying if West Nile Virus Risk Elevates

Mosquito spraying was discontinued in 2021 and has been a contentious issue, with the City Council taking votes against it and residents polarized.

North Adams Man Charged With Murder

A local man is being charged with murdering a family member at his home.

Pittsfield FY27 Budget Up Only 2.9%

The budget public hearing will be held on May 19.

Wheelchair Ramp Installed for Adams Veteran Through Donor and Grant Support

The total cost for the ramp and installation was approximately $6,200, all of which was funded through a collaborative effort of donations and grants.

Adams Open Space Plan Nears Completion Following Community Input

The Open Space and Recreation plan is nearly complete after months of development and community input.

Dalton Fire District Annual Meeting May 12

Fire District voters will convene Tuesday to vote on several funding articles, including a borrowing request to purchase property on Flansburg Avenue.

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Gilliard

Mark Gilliard served his country for an amazing 31 years in the Air Force and Army National Guard retiring as a master sergeant.

Use of Slurs Sparks Community Conversation in Pittsfield

The discussion will be held Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Conte Community School in partnership with the public schools, Westside Legends and the Berkshire chapter of the NAACP.

Create an Ad: R.K. Miles

Looking out at that scenery doesn't have to end when you go indoors with Marvin scenic doors, transforming any space by bringing the outdoors in.

Annual Adams Fire District Election to Decide Treasurer Position

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose the district's leadership and decide whether the clerk/treasurer position should shift from an elected role to an appointed one.

BFAIR Celebrates Clients & Staff at Annual Meeting

BFAIR celebrated another year with a merger on the horizon and recognition of those who have helped it get this far.

2026 Town Meeting, Election Briefs