Wiffle Ball Tournament to Benefit Scholarship Fund

The fifth annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament is Saturday, Oct. 19, at Deming Park in Pittsfield

2nd Street Second Chances Debuts Revamped Space

The ribbon was cut Monday on a larger and revitalized space at the former Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction.

Hoosac Valley's $23M Budget Passes Districtwide Vote

Voters of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District passed a fiscal 2025 budget of $23 million on a vote of 218-160. There was no discussion as the question was moved almost unanimously to a vote.

Letter: Vote Yes to Greylock School Build

There are only so many Band-Aids that be put on without increasing the community's contribution to the yearly budget.

Berkshires Gets Spooky With Adult Halloween Activities

Here are our must-do Halloween activities in Berkshire County.

Letter: North Adams Students and Teachers Deserve Our Support

The bottom line is that we cannot afford to make Brayton the school that our children can thrive in. The citizens of North Adams have a better option.

Letter: Greylock School Project Worthy of Support

If the project is rejected at any stage, it moves to the back of the line, forcing the community to wait many more years, if ever, to reach the point where North Adams currently stands.

Letter: Vote No on Oct. 8 Proposition 2 1/2 Exclusion

Even for those who could absorb the additional tax, approving the Proposition 2 1/2 exclusion would be a mistake. North Adams has other major expenses looming on the horizon.

Letter: The Problem With Yes Vote for Greylock School

I'll say it again and again, I think all the yay-sayers are missing the point of priorities in North Adams, why we moved to another town.

Berkshire Museum Opens 'Art of the Hills'

Berkshire Museum celebrates the fourth installment of its bi-annual exhibition Art of the Hills.

Pittsfield Women's Barbershop Chorus Welcomes New Director

Sunhwa Reiner brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to the chorus.

SVMC's Wellness Connection: Sept. 27

MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction Operations

Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3. Lane closures in effect during overnight hours

District Attorney's Office Elder Fraud Program

The event includes the US Department of Justice; the United States Postal Inspection Service; the Department of the Treasury; the Federal Bureau of Investigations; and the US Attorney's Office.

MCLA Ranked Top Public Liberal Arts College by U.S. News & World Report

MCLA has appeared on U.S. News' list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years.

Williamstown Con Comm Reviews Revised Summer Street Proposal

The Conservation Commission on Thursday reviewed a refined version of the site plan for a planned four-home subdivision off Summer Street.

PHS Graduate Departs to Colombia With Peace Corps

Earlier this month, 24-year-old Kennedy Merriam departed to Colombia where she will serve as a co-English teacher for two years.

Scooter Driver Killed in Hit & Run in Stockbridge

The victim, whose name has not been released, was found lying on the side of road near mile marker 4.1 on Route 102. A motorist driving by called 911 at 6:44 a.m. to report seeing someone on the road.

Governor Nominates Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court

If confirmed, Justice Blake will serve as the first woman Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court

Community Hero of the Month: Christopher Keegan

Every morning on Christmas, thousands of kids, from newborns to 14-year-olds, will have presents to open because of the hard work of Keegan and his team.

State Awarded $1M For Registered Apprenticeships

US Department of Labor Award is part of Biden-Harris Administration's Effort to Diversify, Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in States

Carr Hardware Announces Pittsfield Store Remodel

The store will remain open through the remodel.

Dalton Green Committee Member Receives MassRecycle Award

Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.

Paul Mark Appointed to Cultural Economy Advisory Council

Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints Cultural Economy Advisory Council Members

BIC to Host TEDx Berkshires 2024

TEDx Berkshires is a local, independently organized event.This year's event will be held on Thursday, OCt. 10, 2024, from 1:30 – 5:00 pm, with a reception to follow.