OLLI Presents 'Un-Separation of Church and State'

The talk will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.

Adams OKs Contracts With Administrator, Interim Chief

The town will have a new administrator onboard almost exactly one year after after Jay Green departed for Lenox.

UNICO Baseball/Softball Hall Inductions Set for Friday

UNICO of Pittsfield will host the 29th annual induction ceremony for its Baseball/Softball Hall of Fame at the Wahconah Country Club on Friday, Nov. 21.

DA Shugrue Touts Recent Drug-Trafficking Arrests

Drug-trafficking raids between August and September have resulted in the indictment of nine individuals and the seizure of drugs and illegal firearms.

Berkshire County Edward Jones Office Supports Toys for Tots Drive

Residents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 71 Main St, North Adams, during regular business hours beginning Nov. 11 through Dec. 2.

HVA, Follow the Forest Receive $30K to Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat

This corridor begins along the Hudson River and stretches north through Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Protecting and reconnecting these habitats is essential not only for wildlife survival, but also for ensuring clean water, clean air, and climate change-resilient communities.

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.