Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC, elects a New Trustee

Tim Burke is the CEO and Managing Director at Mill Town Capital, a private community investment group based in Pittsfield, which he's been a part of since its inception in 2016.

Adams Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

Paper Copies are available at The Greylock Glen, The Library, Senior Center, Town Hall, and the Visitors Center.

Williamstown Planning Board Moves Forward With Mixed-Use Proposal

The Planning Board last week decided to move forward with an initiative to encourage mixed-use development, even though it is not quite sure how that initiative will be manifested in the zoning bylaw.

Adams Fire District Again Asking for Fire Chief Vote

The Adams Fire District outlined its reasons for a full-time fire chief and is again asking the public to vote.

North Adams ADU Challenge Winners Focus on Cost, Sustainability

Sustainability, aging in place and cost effectiveness were the focus of the winning ADU designs in the North Adams Partnership's Small & Smart Design Competition.

'Reading the Tea' with Pulitzer Prize Winner at Arrowhead

Debby Applegate is an American historian and biographer.

Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program

Sign up forms have been sent home with Pittsfield children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2.

Dalton Basketball Court Named for McMahon

The Community Recreation Association last week dedicated the newly renovated gym floor in honor of Dan McMahon.

Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring Effort Nearing Checkpoint

Action items are coming into focus as the middle school restructuring vote nears.

Pittsfield Community Radio, WBTR To Have On-Air Fundraiser to Support the Station

All money raised during the on-air fundraiser will go towards continuing the mission of providing the community with a non-profit, non-commercial radio station to present diverse local, entertaining, informative, and educational programming.

SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: November Update

BArT Awarded State STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant

$60,515 has been awarded to BArT to expand life sciences education and enhance STEM career pathways for students. Plans underway include augmenting the AP science course offerings, upgrading lab equipment, and providing enhanced professional development for the science team.

Clark Art, Images Screens 'Pickup On South Street'

This program takes place in the Clark's Manton Research Center auditorium.

Dalton in Stalemate Over Proposed Public Safety Facility

As conditions worsen at the police station, it seems public officials are going in circles, Police Chief Deanna Strout said.

Pittsfield DPW Seeks $15.2M for Wastewater Plant

The Department of Public Works is requesting the City Council authorize borrowing up to $15.2 million for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.

Card and Coffee Shop Opens on Tyler Street

The card and coffee shop is located at 147 Tyler Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

MassDOT Launches Community Culvert, Unpaved Roads Grants

MassDOT Announces Launch of Community Culvert and Unpaved Roads Grant Programs; Grant Central Updates to Make it Easier for Municipalities to Apply for Grants

Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community Television

During the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the community.

Clark Art Names Inaugural Curator of its Aso O. Tavitian Collection

First major project will be first public exhibition of the collection, An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection, opening in June 2026.

Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the Future

Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community.

MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?

Wild turkeys are remarkably adaptable birds. They can get by in many environments, but they truly flourish where a variety of habitats come together.

MCLA Shows Off Mark Hopkins' Needs to Lieutenant Governor

Driscoll was in the city to address the Western Mass Arts Economic Impact Summit in the morning and then had lunch with Birge and a visit to Mark Hopkins to see what the college's needs are.

Winners of Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced

This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have been presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region.

MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.

Join Big Y's Sack Hunger Campaign

Through this initiative, funds are raised for the four regional food banks across our two-state marketing area.