 North Adams Animal Control Commission Holds First MeetingThe new commission will oversee local animal control cases and hear public appeals. Prior, a single hearings officer made animal-related decisions.  Historic Mausert Block Enters New Era After Years of VacancyThe overhaul of 21 Park St, is complete, with all 10 two-bedroom apartments nearly rented. There are also three units on the second floor available for rent that will be move-in ready in September.  Greylock Thunder 18U Team Wins Tourney in Extra InningsThe Thunder went 3-0 in bracket play on Sunday after starting the tournament 1-1-1 on Saturday.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Joseph MartellaroJoseph Martellaro served his country for a total of 34 years in the Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.  Dalton Advances to Berkshire Adult Baseball League FinalDalton, the tournament’s third seed, was able to stem a three-run Pontoosuc rally in the bottom of the seventh to secure the win and a 2-0 series sweep. Pittsfield Now Has 3 Splash PadsA splash pad is now running at Durant Park, and a mini-pitch soccer field will be installed at Crane Park this fall.  CATA's 'I Am a Part of Art' Exhibit Celebrates Creativity and InclusionThe annual "I Am a Part of Art" exhibit is the organization’s biggest exhibit of the year, this year featuring over 300 works of art by 250 artists with disabilities, spanning the Lichtenstein Center and Clark Art Institute.  Letter: Southern Berkshire Ambulance Expresses Gratitude for SupportWe saw firsthand how hard they worked to bring it off, and we could not be more grateful to be the beneficiaries of their efforts and generosity. Pittsfield Conducting Housing Production Plan with BRPCA housing production plan helps create a pathway for municipalities to build housing through specific goals while contributing public input and a survey of community needs.  Tunnel City Freight Holds Off Pirates in BABL Playoff OpenerThe teams will meet again at Joe Wolfe on Sunday morning at 10 for Game 2 of the best-of-three series; the third game, if necessary, is scheduled for 1 p.m.  Karen Allen on Harrison Ford, John Belushi, Steven Spielberg and WilliamstownThis season, Allen returned to the Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre in Abi Morgan's "LoveSong," a play about how love changes people over time.  Williamstown Child Dies in Collision with Motor VehicleThe Berkshire District Attorney's Office announced the fatal accident on Saturday morning.  Dalton CRA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame ClassThe CRA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at The Stationery Factory in Dalton.  Leigh Davis Visits Dalton Food PantryOn Tuesday, the Loaves and Fishes food pantry was gearing up for their weekly food distribution at the Dalton United Methodist Church. This week, they had a special visitor.  Friday Front Porch: A Private Escape with Exceptional ViewsOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 1341 Green River Rd. Weekend Outlook: Last Bit of Summer FunCheck out the events that are happening this weekend including First Fridays, theater productions, live music, and more.  Savoy Loop Road Race Adds Craft FairThe event each September supports the Emma L. Miller Elementary School. Adams Select Board Discusses Steps for Appointing Police ChiefOn Wednesday, the select board approved a framework for a candidate screening committee and heard a potential timeline for making a decision to appoint the next leader of the 18-officer department. Pittsfield ConCom OKs Stairs at Pontoosuc LakeThere will be two stair sets on the south shoreline, and additional bank stabilization.  Berkshire South Sees $1M Earmark for ExpansionOn Thursday, Congressman Richard Neal sat with Executive Director Jenise Lucey, board members, and other staff at the center to see how those dollars will help expand childcare, among other areas.  Main & Mill: A Vibrant New Restaurant on Main StreetMain & Mill will be open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Ribbon Cut on Lee's Long-Awaited Housing DevelopmentSitting on the banks of the Housatonic River, this development offers one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of the downtown. Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City AuditOn Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit  South County Farm Grows CommunityJen and Pete Salinetti founded Woven Roots at the turn of the 20th century on a quarter acre of land they owned in Lee. Companion Corner: Princess at Berkshire Humane SocietyCanine caregiver and adoption counselor Simone Olivieri told us about Princess. |
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