 Berkshire Mall Owners Offer Lanesborough Money to Dissolve Baker Hill Road DistrictThe Berkshire Mall owners have offered the town a $1.25 million loan to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District, while the road district wants to take the property by eminent domain and says Target is on board.  Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Online AuctionThe auction will be held online from Dec. 1, through Dec. 12.  Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving AngelsThis generosity helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,500 families in Berkshire County who signed up to receive a traditional holiday dinner through the program.  Drury High School Announces Winners Of John And Abigail Adams ScholarshipThis merit-based award grants recipients a tuition credit for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study at any Massachusetts state college or university.  BCArc Announced Supervisor PromotionLassalle will oversee programs in Westfield, Southwick, Southampton, and Russell.  Pittsfield Council OKs $1M in Economic Development Funds for BIC, MyriasThe City Council unanimously approved a total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to expand the Berkshire Innovation Center and add a new company.  Clarksburg Board OKs Water District Grant AgreementThe funds will be used toward engineering and upgrading of the 45-year-old public water system. However, the municipal grants must the accepted and administered by the town.  Thanksgiving Dinners, Donations Delivered by Local GroupsSome 115 dinners were picked up or delivered in the days before Christmas through the city's Veterans Services Office and police. Berkshire Bounty Conducts Crowdfunding CampaignDespite considerable challenges, Berkshire Bounty continues to make strides in mitigating food insecurity.  Pittsfield Queries Community Before Master Plan UpdateThe plan was last updated in 2009, and Pittsfield has engaged VHB engineering firm for a yearlong process of bringing it to the 2020s and beyond.  Eviction Sealing Information Session at the Pittsfield AthenaeumCommunity Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services annually to over 700 low- income and elderly residents of Berkshire County. BMC Earns 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog GroupNew Grade for fall 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety  Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours for Parents, InfantsParticipants should meet at the Clarkâs main admissions desk. The Mount Greylock Regional School District First Quarter Honor RollTotal school enrollment: 540, of which 378 have made the Honor Roll for the first quarter.  Williamstown Fire District Prepping for Transition to New StationThe Prudential Committee last week took the first step in selling off the current fire station property on Water Street. Pittsfield Health Board Asked to Support Peaker Plant DecarbonizationThe Berkshire Environmental Action Team is seeking letter support from the Board of Health on peaker plants and the need to decarbonize them. Berkshires' First Snowstorm Could Bring Nearly a Foot of SnowThe first significant snowstorm of the season is expected on Tuesday, with heavy snowfall forecast across Western Massachusetts.  Swann Finishes Cross Country Campaign on High Note at WilliamsMount Greylock Regional School graduate Kate Swann capped her college cross country career last month by leading Williams College a second-place finish at the NCAA Division III National Championships in South Carolina. MassDOT: South County Daytime Construction Operations on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Monday, December 1  North Adams Tree Lighting Remembers Passed Community MembersLights shimmered down Main Street on Wednesday as the city marked the start of the holiday season with its tree lightings.  Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025'Tis the season to be merry and bright. Planning a holiday event? Let us know at iberkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs. Central Berkshire's MCAS Scores Rank Higher than StateCentral Berkshire Regional School District is one of 13 districts in the state recognized for exceeding pre-pandemic MCAS scores.  Berkshire Waldorf High School Open HouseThe program will include a curated presentation of student work and a panel of current students, alumni, and parents. Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement ProjectsAdditional updates will be shared on a weekly basis.  Berkshire Music School Benefit Concert at the Adams TheaterSamirah Evans and Nate Martel to perform at the Adams Theater in benefit of the music school. |
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