North Adams ConCom Balks at Using Herbicides Near...

Nearly a dozen residents attended Monday's Conservation Commission meeting to express opposition to a forest management plan that will include logging and the use of herbicides near Notch Reservoir.

Park Street Paving Set This Week

Be prepared for detours and delays this week as the repaving of Park Street is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Berkshire Communities Awarded Woodland Conservation...

Through the Woodlands Partnership Program, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is awarding grants to ten rural communities and six regional conservation and economic development organizations to improve access to outdoor recreation in public forests, enhance the safety of outdoor play, and implement climate resilient forestry practices.

Greylock Elementary School Community Forums

The forums will provide valuable insights into the new school proposal, including details about the design, timeline, and associated costs.

Bel Air Dam's $20M Demolition Facing Year-End Deadline

The $20 million allocated to demolish the Bel Air Dam will expire at the end of the year if a contractor is not chosen.

Abutters Speak Against Proprietor's Lodge Dock...

Williamstown Library Committee Looks to Advance...

The Milne Library's Building and Grounds Committee on Thursday recommended that the director move ahead with several repairs to the building.

State Awarded Federal Grant for Mobility Management...

The $360,000 pilot program will fund a statewide mobility management pilot, including hiring a statewide mobility manager and related contractual and administrative support.

Firm Chosen to Lead Study on 'Reconnecting' North...

Stoss Landscape Urbanism and its partners are charged with providing North Adams options for addressing the failing overpass to create a more connected and thriving downtown.

Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals & Re-enactments

There are a variety of events this weekend, including the inaugural Lanesborough Day, festivals, and more.

Hoosic River Measurements Taken by Army Corps of...

Later this fall, the city and HRR will again offer public meetings for the community to learn about the study's progress and to share their thoughts about activities they would like to have in and around the river.

Lanesborough Village Fire/Water Receives $1M State...

The Fire and Water District received a $1 million boost from the state for a new drinking water well on Bull Hill Road.

Adams Theater Presents Community Movement Workshop

Dance residency leads to community collaborations

New Springside Pond on the Horizon

Construction vehicles and piles of materials can be seen on the southern portion of the 237-acre park next to the pavilion. Plans include sediment removal, dam repair, and increased accessibility.

Pittsfield Proposes a Deputy Public Works Commissioner

The city is looking to add another leadership position to the public works department.

Inaugural Lanesborough Day Set Saturday

The inaugural Lanesborough Day will celebrate the small town and offer a chance for residents to get-together under the new pavilion.

Melville Symposium

Lectures take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum (1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA) and are free and open to the public. A reception at Arrowhead (780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA) follows.

North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain...

The city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue.

Harris Draws Crowds to Downtown Pittsfield

Vice President Kamala Harris fired up a capacity crowd at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday afternoon.

Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli

Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month.