Berkshire County Getting $4M Toward Housing Improvements

Millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds are coming to Berkshire County for housing and economic development.

North Adams Jewelry Store Has New Owner

The Artful Jeweler has a new owner who is looking to expand its offerings.

PEDA Site 9 Preparation, Member Retirement

The redevelopment of Site 9 for mixed-use in the William Stanley Business Park is set to take off.

BCC Welcomes Applicants to Culinary Apprenticeship Program

Student apprentices are paid and can earn a certificate at no cost

North Adams Water Safe to Drink

The Water Department says all water line breaks have been repaired and water restored to those affected areas.

Cheshire Festival of Trees on View Until Dec. 31

The moment you step into the town offices, you're greeted by the scent of fresh pine wafting from about 70 beautifully decorated trees on display.

MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board Early Childhood Educator Grant

In Berkshire County, MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board was awarded $198,375.

BCC Awarded Grant from Commonwealth for Commercial Driver's License Training

BCC's grant is earmarked for CDL training. Trained CDL drivers are in high demand in the Berkshires and beyond.

December Ghost Tours at Ventfort Hall

The tour will take place at 7 pm on Friday, Dec. 26.

Pittsfield Signs Negotiating Rights Agreement With Suns Baseball Team

The Suns will call Wahconah Park home again.

Greylock School Project Garnering Interest From Bidders

The project includes the demolition of the 60-year-old elementary school and the construction of a new two-story school directly to its north.

Williamstown Board of Health Looks to Regulate Nitrous Oxide Sales

The Board of Health on Tuesday agreed to look into drafting a local ordinance that would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide.

Berkshire Natural Resources Council Receives Grant To Improve Trailheads

Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard

Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.

ADOPTED! Companion Corner: Cali and Kyzer at Berkshire Humane Society

Kyzer and Cali are both poodles. Kyzer is the male and is 7 years old, and a little bigger than his sister Cali, who is a miniature of Kyzer and 8 years old.

Friends of Great Barrington Libraries Holiday Book Sale

With hundreds of curated gently used books to choose from—fiction, nonfiction, children's favorites, gift-quality selections, cookbooks, and more—it's the perfect local stop for holiday gifting.

Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Financial Advisor

New advisor enhances BMM's growing service footprint throughout the Berkshires.

Annual 1753 House Carol Sing in Williamstown

The Carol Sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages.

Lanesborough Considers Bylaw Against Litter

The town is considering a bylaw against littering after reports of people dumping trash on the roadside.

Roots Rising Awarded Urban Agriculture Program Grant

In Berkshire County, Roots Rising was awarded a $25,000 grant to fund the development of a new well for three acres of land to be used for irrigation.

1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program Accepting Applications

1Berkshire's Berkshire Youth Leadership Program is accepting applications.

Songs of the Season at Ventfort Hall

A dessert tea shall follow the concert.

Pittsfield Extends Interim School Superintendent Contract

Interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips' employment has been extended to 2027.

New BRTA Administrator Keen on Getting People Where They Need to Go

The new Berkshire Regional Transit Authority administrator has officially started work alongside outing Administrator Robert Malnati.

Pittsfield's Durant Park Splash Pad Gets $200K Boost

A 700-square-foot outdoor water attraction is planned for the 2.1-acre park at 30 John Street. City officials hope to have it operational by summertime.