 Community Honors Ellen Kennedy, BCC's Longtime PresidentThe Berkshire Community College community celebrated outgoing President Ellen Kennedy for the innovation, kindness, and curiosity she has fostered on campus over the last 14 years.  Berkshire Arts & Tech Grads 'Grateful to Be Weird'Among the things that Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School senior Lilianna Choque was thankful for on Saturday was the fact that she knows all her classmates.  Small but Mighty Lee Graduates Remember One of Their OwnLee High School's class of 2026 was the smallest class since 1938, giving them the name "small but mighty" while honoring one of their own wildcats who could not walk the stage with them today.  Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2026 'Embraced the Unexpected'The seniors queued up to enter the school gym with "Pomp and Circumstance" and scattered out the doors to "Choose Joy."  Mount Everett Regional Graduates Ready to 'Launch' into the WorldValedictorian Benjamin Vella compared his class to the Artemis II mission from earlier this year, and how they had done what those astronauts have done to soar among the stars.  West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival Hitting PauseFestival's committee posted on Facebook that it did not hit its volunteer recruitment goal of 100 by June. This prompted the decision to cancel for this year and think about the future of the festival.  WWII Veteran Reflects on D-Day at VFW Post InductionAnthony Salatino Jr. says his memory is getting a little foggy about his time in the Army. But he remembers how terrible D-Day was, and feeling lucky he wasn't among those in the initial invasion force 82 years ago.  Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2026Monument Mountain Regional High School has named Sadie Honig-Briggs and Reese Duchesne as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the graduating class of 2026.  Friday Front Porch Feature: A Multigenerational HomeOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Walling Road in Adams.  Vermont National Guard Members Depart From North AdamsResidents came together Friday to see some Vermont National Guard members off. Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs $232.7M FY27 BudgetThe City Council on Thursday preliminarily approved a $232.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027 with almost $6,000 in reductions made during departmental deliberations. Former Veterans Services Clerk Charged With FelonyThe former veterans services assistant has been charged with felony larceny in Northern Berkshire District Court. @theMarket: Stocks Pull Back From Highs, Led By TechAs for the market's pullback this week, it should come as no surprise. It was about time. Nine straight weeks of gains had to come to an end at some point.  Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for Class of 2026They will speak at graduation exercises to be held Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox. Pittsfield Council Reviews Public Safety Budget, Keeps SpotShotterCouncilors deliberated the Pittsfield Police Department's $16,439,421 spending plan for more than 90 minutes. Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren unsuccessfully motioned to cut $220,000 for ShotSpotter services. Drury High's School Class of 2026 Ready to Build the FutureThe Drury High School class of 2026 was encouraged to run toward the future once its 42 members tossed their caps on Thursday. The Retired Investor: USMCA Turbulence Straight AheadThe U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review on July 1, 2026. If all three countries agree, the present deal could be extended for another 16 years. If not, the agreement can continue or not.  Lee Middle and High School Announces Graduation SpeakersIsabella Hall and Nox Colello have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Lee High School's class of 2026.  Weekend Outlook: Carnival & Free Fishing WeekendCheck out the events happening this weekend including free fishing this weekend courtesy of the state, First Fridays, carnival, and more.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Tax Incentive for St. Joe's ProjectIn 2017, the 120-year-old school ceased operations. After the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sheltered people without homes before The Pearl, a 40-bed downtown shelter, was finished a few years ago. Berkshire County Sees 3 Murders in One MonthThere have been three murders in Berkshire County this month, as well as shots fired into a residential neighborhood in Pittsfield.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1970s Has Its Ups and DownsOver three decades, the Northern Berkshire United Community Services had raised some $3 million for its affiliated agencies.  Companion Corner: Maisy and Prince at Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. BRTA Looks to Another Year of Fare FreeBerkshire Regional Transit Authority Administrator Kathleen Lambert told the advisory board recently that she expects to receive $1.3 million in state funding to remain fare free.  Drury High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2026Valedictorian Brayden Michael Canales and salutatorian Carson Daniel Rylander will speak at graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at the high school. |
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