Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski.

Williamstown Neighbors Not Satisfied with Habitat Response

Christopher Bolton joined several residents who live near the planned subdivision in saying that Habitat has been unresponsive to the concerns raised by those neighbors.

Pittsfield Council Endorses 11 Departmental Budgets

The City Council preliminarily approved 11 department budgets in under 90 minutes on the first day of fiscal year 2025 hearings.

How is your retirement income taxed?

Once you're retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses.

Letter: Open Letter to Flag Petitioner

I would be delighted to have a conversation with you and your friends. We can do it in person, my preference, or on Facebook.

Letter: Response to Article on Flag

A person or place can be entirely welcoming to all but not be in agreement with the wishes and ideologies of all.

Letter: Give Student Petitioner Flag Responsibilities

Regarding the sophomore student at Mount Greylock Regional School, the conversation around changing the governance of the town flag pole is currently missing its mark.

Letter: Reject Article 41

Work in the community to make the American flag ensure inclusivity, support, a sense of belonging, respect for others and acceptance among human beings who have the right to live with dignity.

Butterflies Honor Passed Loved Ones at HospiceCare Event

The release is one of the memorial services HospiceCare does for families of folks who have died in the last year but it is also open to the community, she said.

Haiku on the Hoosic Celebration

This program is supported by HooRWA, Tourists, and by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Honors Former Pittsfield Mayor

Award presented on May 16 at Home for Good Event

Zion's 16th Annual Plant Sale

Those who would like to donate plants for the sale, you can bring them to the church on Friday, May 24 between 10 and noon.

Lenox Seeking Volunteers for Town Manager Screening Committee

Current Town Manager Chris Ketchen will step down at the end of June.

Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program Free

They ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.

Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation

For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.

Pittsfield Council Sees $808K in Community Preservation Funds

The City Council last week saw 11 Community Preservation Act funding allocations totaling $808,547.

Birch Festival Presents: L'Histoire du Soldat and More

The show will be held on Monday, May 20 at 6pm.

Dalton Lift Still in Limbo; ADA Picnic Tables Coming

According to Hill Engineering, Town Hall could install a vertical lift in the Police Department's closet and go up into the town account's office. However, no one wants to give up the closet or office, she said.

Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy Guns

The district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns.

Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown Porch

A Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.

Greylock appoints Anthony Rinaldi as Director Emeritus

In March 2024, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Rinaldi.

Hoosac Harvest Annual Seedling Swap Returns

The Swap will be held on May 25 at the North Adams Farmers Market on Main Street, North Adams.

SVMC Wellness Connection: May 17

BCC Offers Summer Classes

Get a jump start on pre-reqs before fall semester starts September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+

Clark Art Hosts Publication Launch

A public reception and publication signing follow the talk. Copies of "I Drive Thee" will be available for purchase at the event and in the Museum Store