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Pittsfield Halloween Parade Celebrates Parades Past

The parade has a long history dating back to the mid-1940s, when General Electric and other local businesses created spooky floats and marched down North Street. The parade moved to Tyler Street in 2011.

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Letter: North Adams Not Addressing Current Drought Emergency

What did surprise me is that we haven't heard a word from City Hall about the possibility of a water shortage and measures we might take to conserve our water supply.

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Letter: Jennifer Macksey for Mayor of North Adams

We've been lucky to have Jennifer Macksey occupying the corner office of North Adams City Hall these last four years.

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New Moon Lodge Veteran Resource Fair & Dinner Returns

The New Moon Lodge's ballroom will once again be filled with resources to support veterans during its second annual resource fair and dinner event.

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Fatally Shot Juvenile Found In Pittsfield Car Accident

The investigation remains active. As more information becomes available, it will be released.

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Pittsfield Schools Plan Special Meeting Before Middle Restructuring Vote

The school district is approaching its progress point that will determine if the middle schools will restructure next school year.

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Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity Joins Rural Rally

CBHFH's participation centers on its effort to create a 20-home neighborhood off North Plain Road in Housatonic—one of the most significant affordable housing developments in Southern Berkshire County.

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'AV Club' Brings Immersive Visuals, Dance Party to the Adams Theater

The show will take place from 8pm-midnight on Oct. 31, with 20 percent of profits going to the ACLU.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31

Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

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Dalton Council Establishes Senior Center Use Policy

The Council on Aging has revised its building usage policy to make its intended purpose clearer.

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North Adams Farm Stand Using Vending Machine to Sell Eggs

Holly Zabriskie said the idea for the machine came after people were stealing from her farm stand on West Main Street.

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School Committee Candidates Debate at BCC

Topics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in the West Side, to teacher retention and the district's cell phone policy.

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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4

Flushing of the City of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4 begins Monday, October 27

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MCLA's Dual Enrollment, Early College Programs Reach Over 320 Students

The Dual Enrollment program reaches students MCLA hasn't traditionally interacted with, creating greater opportunities for counselors to connect with prospective students.

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Reid Middle School Students Learning at Berkshire Humane Society

Students at Reid Middle School are attending classes at the Berkshire Humane Society for alternative learning sessions to help accommodate their needs.

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'Spanish for Bankers' helps Greylock Better serve the Berkshires

The 16-week course is taught during business hours to allow for convenience and flexibility, beginning with eight weeks focused on vocabulary and punctuation, followed by eight weeks of cultural perspectives shared by native speakers and real-world scenario practice.

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Bousquet Plans 'Micro-Cabin' Accommodations

Bousquet Mountain plans to add "micro cabins" to its recreational offerings.

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Community Hero: Berkshire County Arc

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OLLI Hosts Book Talk, Signing with Barbara Viniar

Event on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m. — in person at BCC and via Zoom

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Democratic Senate Candidate Rikleen Visits Lenox

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alex Rikleen says the country is in an "existential" crisis under the leadership of President Donald Trump.

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Clark Art Screens Free Noir Film Series

All films are free and screened in the Manton Research Center auditorium on select Thursdays at 6 pm.

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Annual Ronald F. Davis Memorial Veterans Dinner

The free dinner is open to all veterans and one guest. The event will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Church.

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Beacon Cinema Seeing Improvements Amid Growth in Customers

Hohman said Beacon has been a "beacon" for the Pittsfield community. With the increase in patrons, it was time to update a few of the theater's amenities.

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MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Work and Lane Closures on I-90

All work is weather dependent

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Letter: Response 10/23 Letter: Vote Rikleen for Senate

I'm not running on age at all — you won't find a single mention of it on my website or in my stump speech. I'm running because our democracy is in crisis, and too many of our Democratic leaders are failing to meet the moment.

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