 Former Miss Hall's Teacher Arraigned on Rape ChargesA former teacher pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three counts of felony counts rape related to his tenure at Miss Hall's School.  Cheshire Increases Transfer Station Prices to Address DeficitThe town has adjusted its pricing for the transfer station to address annual shortfalls stemming from rising costs.  Mount Greylock Students in Argentina For Cultural Exchange ProgramFourteen Mount Greylock seniors boarded a flight for Argentina this past Friday, to immerse themselves in a transformative experience.  Shipping Business PostNet Opens on North StreetThe owners are siblings Bina and Gary Patel. Gary Patel also owns the convenience store A-Mart right next door.  Pittsfield Council Sees Traffic PetitionsSeveral traffic requests were made at the City Council's last meeting, including a query about the deteriorating Dalton Avenue overpass and an ask to fix the raised crosswalk on Holmes Road.  Students Show Effects of Climate Change in Art ShowStudents got to showcase their art at the Clark Art Institute depicting their relationship with the Earth in the time of climate change.  Pittsfield OKs Statement of Interest for Future PHS RepairsThe city will submit a statement of interest to the MSBA for repairs to Pittsfield High School. Why the Massachusetts Art Community Is Worth Continued InvestmentMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts is all in to ensure the next generation retains their access to works of art, while also being empowered to create themselves.  Cheshire Officials Question Structural Integrity of Fire StationThe fire station's meeting/training room is closed off because of concerns of a potential structural collapse. Williamstown Housing Trust Advised on Future PlanningBefore the Williamstown trust moves forward with any new initiatives, Goehring advised that it obtain a housing needs analysis or housing production plan.  Mass MoCA Teen Invitational Draws Hundreds of SubmissionsHigh school students from around the region are being featured this week at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. BRIDGE Hosts Earth Day 2026 ActivitiesMulticultural BRIDGE will host its Earth Day 2026 celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at Solidarity House, marking both the opening of the growing season and the next phase of its Solidarity Farm & Garden at April Hill. Berkshire Concrete Lawsuit Seeks Damages, Continued OperationThe suit was filed on behalf of Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, by Jaan G. Rannik of Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook in Superior Court on April 13.  Pittsfield Queries Residents for Upcoming Safety Action PlanThere have been almost 100 crashes in Pittsfield over the last five years that resulted in death or serious injury.  County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month at Pittsfield City HallSixty-five pairs of children's shoes were lined up on the City Hall steps to signify the number of confirmed child abuse and neglect cases in Berkshire County every month in 2025.  Wahconah High Club, Green Committee Host Earth Week ActivitiesWahconah Regional High School students are cultivating an environmentally friendly atmosphere in its school, across the district, and now, thanks to a partnership with the Green Dalton Committee, into their communities.  Williams Community Chest Looking Forward to CentennialThe 100th annual meeting will be held on March 10, 2027, the Community Chest's birthday (there will be cake, he promised) and a gala will be held at the Clark Art Institute on Sept. 25, 2027.  Youth For The Future: Adwita ArunkumarWilliams Elementary School fourth-grader Adwita Arunkumar has been selected as our April Youth for the Future for her mentoring of a younger child. Nursing, Wellness Dean Is Keynote Speaker at BCC CommencementBerkshire Community College has selected Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness Lori Moon as the keynote speaker for commencement exercises sy 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at Tanglewood in Lenox.  Holiday Hours: Patriots DayMonday, April 20, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.  Local Cheer Teams Celebrate Successful SeasonThe gymnasium of the Boys and Girls Club was full of laughter, music, dancing, and cheer as multiple generations celebrated the hard work of 413 Cheer and Taconic High School cheerleaders with a fundraiser and showcase. With Tears, Pittsfield Officials Vote to Close MorningsideThe School Committee on Wednesday made an emotional vote to close Morningside Community School at the end of the academic year. @theMarket: Stocks Rocket Higher in Historic Bull RunThe bulls had their day in the sun this week. In a historic move, equity indexes roared back on a 13-day run that has wiped out all this year's losses and then climbed to new highs.  Weekend Outlook: Jazzy DaysCelebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts. Adams Applies for CDBG Grant to Address BlightThe town continues its efforts to address blight in the community by applying for funds through the Community Development Block Grant, as it has done years prior. |
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