Solid Sound 2026: Day One in Pictures

Justin Wagg spent Friday taking pictures of Solid Sound

North Shore Shuts Out SteepleCats

John Hegarty gave up one hit in five innings of work on Saturday to led the North Shore Navigators to a 4-0 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

Rumbolt Law Wins Cal Ripken Minors Title

North Adams Police Department rallied from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 before Rumbolt rallied for three runs in bottom of the fourth inning to put the game out of reach.

Adams Police Takes League Title

Behind a dominant outing from Lador Lawson and an offense that capitalized on nearly every opportunity, Adams Police defeated Adams Community Bank 10-0 in five innings Saturday to capture the Adams-Cheshire League championship.

Teacher of the Month: Lynn Shortis

For close to 38 years, Lynn Shortis has devoted herself to providing visually impaired students with the confidence, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their educational and personal journeys.

New Traffic Light, Raised Crosswalks on Pittsfield's West Street

The traffic light at the intersection of lower and upper West Streets is now active, and there are a few raised crosswalks on the corridor.

CrossFit Pittsfield Expands into New Space

CrossFit Pittsfield has expanded to a new home to meet the fitness needs of its customers.

SteepleCats Rally Late for Road Win

Owen Arias hit a two-out, two run single in the top of the seventh to erase a 5-4 deficit and send the North Adams SteepleCats on to a 6-5 win over Upper Valley in New England Collegiate Baseball League action on Friday.

Dalton Police Association Wins League Championship

Tye Shove struck out 14 hitters in 5 and two-thirds innings on the mound and hit a home run and a double at the plate Friday to lead the Dalton Police Association to a 3-2 win over Realty Street in the championship game of the Dalton-Hinsdale Little League.

Lanesborough OKs Open Space Plan, Short-Term Rental Forms

Town Administrator Gina Dario discussed the draft for STR registration and certificate of inspection since the new bylaws were passed at the annual town meeting.

Letter: Old Town Garage Site Should Host Farmers Market

Dalton Swap Shed Seeks Volunteers; Wahconah Umbrella Club Designs Shed

The initiative provides individuals the opportunity to leave items they no longer need and/or take some items they need for free which prevents usable items from being tossed in landfills, reducing waste and supporting sustainability.

Pittsfield Firefighters Respond To Gas Leak

On Thursday, June 25 at 2:52pm, the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 41 Shaker Lane for a reported gas leak.

RSNE Wins Cal Ripken Majors Title

Williamstown RSNE Thursday beat Wildcat Sports Group of Lee, 12-7, to win the Berkshire County Cal Ripken majors division championship.

Pittsfield Council Makes Move to Hire Building Commissioner

The City Council removed residency requirements for Pittsfield's building commissioner during its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Prosperity Way Phase 1 Complete; Berkshire Gas Volunteer Day

Energy ran high on Thursday, as more than than 50 employee volunteers from Berkshire Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., spent the day helping move the project forward through painting, landscaping, and construction work.

Adams Community Bank Evens League Championship Series

Adams Community Bank erased an early four-run deficit and held off a furious late comeback from Adams Police to claim a thrilling 14-13 victory Thursday evening, evening the best-of-three Adams-Cheshire Little League Championship Series at a game apiece.

Weekend Outlook: Wilco Weekend & Summer Fun

It's too late to get tickets — the event's sold out! — but you can hear some of the performances in the downtown area. Or, you can listen for free on NEPM (New England Public Media) 88.5.

Pittsfield School Committee Appoints Latifah Phillips as Permanent Superintendent

The School Committee enthusiastically voted to hire Latifah Phillips as the permanent superintendent on Wednesday

Pittsfield's Ward 2 Councilor Petitions to Explore Police Station at Morningside

Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham wants the city to explore turning Morningside Community School, which will not reopen in the fall, into a police station.

Dalton Prudential Committee Eyes Broader Involvement

With new members joining the Fire District's Prudential Committee, these elected officials are eager to revitalize the committee's involvement by making it more active than it has been in recent years.

SteepleCats Rally Past Vermont in Ninth Inning

The North Adams SteepleCats Wednesday scored two runs on an error in the bottom of the ninth to earn a 5-4 win over the Vermont Mountaineers in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

North Adams Police Reaches League Title Game

NAPD moves on to Saturday’s final against Rumbolt Law of Williamstown at Williamstown’s Bud Anderson Field.

Q&A: Williamstown to Celebrate Dane's Career at Thursday Party

Deb Dane has spent a lifetime working to build community and the last 20 years doing so at the town's public, educational, and government access television channel, WilliNet.

Companion Corner: Fox at Berkshire Humane Society

Fox is a 3-year-old Pomeranian who has been at the shelter for about a month.