Pittsfield Schools to Reconsider Communication Policy

The Pittsfield Public Schools will revisit its cell phone and personal communication policies to ensure there are clear expectations.

Dalton CRA Soccer Tournament Returns This Weekend

The CRA Just for Kicks youth soccer tournament returns for its 30th edition this weekend at Wahconah Regional High School and Nessacus Middle School.

Pennrose Breaks Ground in Lenox, Bringing 68 Units of Affordable Housing

New development will help address the shortage of affordable, family-sized rental housing in the Berkshires and serve as a sister community to Pennrose's nearby Forge development

Wiffle Ball Tournament to Raise Money for Zerbato Scholarship Fund

The event brings together players, families and community members for a day of Wiffle ball while raising money for the Dave Zerbato Scholarship Fund.

Lanesborough Chooses New Town Administrator

The Select Board has named longtime Easthampton official John Mason as the new town administrator after interviewing him and one other candidate on Tuesday.

River Road Bridge to Reopen In Clarksburg, East Road Remains Closed

Route 8 will reopen to the public, while East Road will only be open to emergency vehicles.

Dalton Secures $1.45M in State Grants for Bridge, Sidewalk Repairs

The state awarded Dalton $1,450,000 in grant funding to aid in two ongoing issues in town: repairs to the town’s lowest-rated bridge and sidewalk repairs.

North Adams UNO Art Club Extends Into Year-Round Community Program

The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown is expanding the summer program UNO Drop-In Art Club into a weekly, 50-week program.

Texas-Style Barbecue Opens for Lunch, Takeout in Downtown Pittsfield

FireKing BBQ is making it easier to find its smoked ribs — they're in the Clocktower Building in downtown Pittsfield.

Application Withdrawn for North Adams Homeless Shelter

A proposal to turn a Hall Street apartment house into a homeless shelter was withdrawn from consideration on Monday.

North Adams Officials Elect Two New School Committee Members.

Damon Grimes was elected to complete a term expiring Dec. 31, 2029, and Paul Moriarty to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2027.

Rogers-Adkinson Takes Oath as MCLA's 13th President

The 13th president of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was formally installed on Saturday and challenged the college community to "love your students to success."

Trial Scheduled for North Adams Woman Accused of Killing Grandmother

A 2027 trial date is scheduled for a woman accused of killing her grandmother in North Adams four years ago.

BRTA Seeks Volunteers to Help Shape Microtransit Service

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is seeking volunteers to serve on a microtransit committee to aid in the development in the newly adopted service.

Healey Administration Visits Pittsfield to Talk Green Energy Siting

Representatives from Berkshire communities and organizations heard about solar arrays, battery storage, and more.

Al Belanger Recognized for Dedication to Guiding Area Youth

Former players, fellow coaches and one-time adversaries took turns sharing their thoughts about Al Belanger, who, at the end of the event, was presented with a plaque that will be hung at Pittsfield High School this winter to recognize his contribution to youth sports in the area.

Cheshire Select Board & Youth Center Look to Compromise on Lease Amount

On Tuesday, Youth Center Executive Director Sonia DiSanti and Board of Directors President Jillian Brothers compared appraisals they got for lease rates with board members.

Pittsfield Projects See $1M in Community One Stop Grants

City projects were allocated $1 million through the Community One Stop for Growth portal in fiscal year 2027.

Pittsfield West Side School Project Feasibility Study Advancing

Accessible Path Planned for Pittsfield's Westside

Several partners are working to connect the top of Francis Avenue to vital resources downtown.

PMC Unpaved Event Raises Funds for Dana-Faber

Hundreds of cyclists from across the region and beyond gathered in the Berkshires on Saturday for fifth annual PMC Unpaved, the Pan-Mass Challenge's annual gravel ride raising funds for critical cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Reverend: Christian Nationalists Make Jesus Victim of 'Identity Theft'

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin told attendees at Wednesday's "PrayAction Breakfast" that they need more action to make their prayer effective.

North Adams Housing Authority Scheduling Grievance Hearing Over Retaliation Allegations

The North Adams Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a grievance hearing with the Tenants Association to discuss retaliatory actions allegedly committed by the executive director.

Brisket Lovers, Boxcar Racing Fans Fill Main Street in North Adams

The brisket contest actually started at about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night, as some smokers — like the North Adams Fire Department — fired up their charcoal for the long cooking process.

Greenagers Founder Will Conklin Honored as Business Person of the Year

William Conklin was this year's Business Person of the Year, recognizing his work as executive director of Greenagers.