 North Adams Council Backs Special Act to Move School Sale ForwardThe City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a special act to swap out recreation land and pave the way for the sale of Sullivan School.  North Adams School Committee Filling Two SeatsThe candidates will be voted on by a joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Oct. 5. Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & CharlotteWe highlighted Freya, Charlotte and Fudge last month and they are still looking for their new home together.  Williamstown Planning Board Planning Busy Night for May's Town MeetingTown meeting 2027 could be a busy one for meeting members.  Lanesborough Posts Town Administrator JobThe Select Board officially announced the town administrator's position is open and looking for candidates after current administrator Gina Dario submitted her resignation.  Dalton Sewer Rates More Than Double for TaxpayersThe new rate is more than double the current rate of $282 twice a year, which is $564.00 annually per unit. North Adams Airport to Host Public Helicopter FlightsHarriman-West Airport will host a helicopter fly-in day where airport visitors can book flights. Peace Officer Standards Commission Strips Former Pittsfield Cop of CertificationThe POST Commission voted to strip five former officers of their licenses to work in law enforcement, including former PPD officer William Straub. UPDATE: Juvenile in Custody After Arrest Warrants Issued for Pittsfield ShootingPolice were granted arrest warrants for two people suspected to be responsible for the Aug. 16 shooting on Francis Avenue. Mount Greylock School Committee OKs Updated Policy on Seclusion, RestraintThe Mount Greylock School Committee recently approved an updated policy on time-outs, seclusion and the physical restraint of students.  From Empty Storefronts to New Opportunities, Park Street Eyes a ComebackFor several years, Park Street has seen a steady stream of businesses open their doors, only to close again after brief operations. Now, some are hopeful of a new beginning, with new businesses bringing fresh energy to the area. Cheshire Urges Voters to Check Status, Deliberates New Fire SignVoters wishing to cast ballots in next week's primary and the general election should check their voting status: the town clerk's office reported about 900 inactive voters in July. Lanesborough Man Charged After Shots Fired From Baker St. HomeOn Aug. 22, around 10:15 p.m., Lanesborough police responded to the area of 69 Baker Street for a report of shots fired. Five Facing Drug and Firearm Charges After North Adams Drug RaidOn Aug. 19, members of the North Adams Police Department, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and the Berkshire County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 162 Mohawk Forest Blvd. Berkshire Business Monthly: August 2026Middle and South County led the market with increases in both sales and dollar volume in residential sales, while North County single family home sales declined.  Williamstown Board of Health Gets Update on 330 Cole Ave.The Board of Health last Monday saw evidence supporting a tenant's complaint about ventilation issues at their 330 Cole Ave. residence. Hinsdale Considers Switching Dispatch Centers Amid Response Time ConcernsHinsdale has experienced longer emergency response times since the Dalton Police Department suspended its mutual aid agreement with the town. Now, Hinsdale is considering suspending its use of Dalton's Communication Center. Summer Wrapping Up for Pittsfield, Berkshire StudentsStudents in Pittsfield and beyond are enjoying their last weeks of summer before classes begin. Williamstown Homeowners Facing 7 Percent Hike in Tax RateThe increase is because of a 9.12 percent hike in the levy based on the budget and fiscal articles approved for FY27 at May's annual town meeting. Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs New Art Festival, Hears Wahconah Park UpdateOn Tuesday, the Parks Commission OK'd the first Local Love Arts Festival at The Common on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Q&A with State Representative Challenger Andrew FitchAndrew Fitch, currently a city councilor in the district's largest municipality — and the commonwealth's smallest city — is challenging former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III, who won the First Berkshire seat in a 2017 special election, in the Democratic Party primary.  Q&A with First District Incumbent John Barrett IIIJohn Barrett III has served the district in the State House of Representatives since 2017, when he was elected in a special election.  MassWildLife: Unexpected river hitchhikersWhile freshwater mussels are no strangers to hitchhiking, they typically travel only during their earliest life stage.  Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell FastJust a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, the planned development for more homes is already selling fast.  Nonprofit Spotlight: Nonprofit Center of the BerkshiresThe mission of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is to facilitate growth for charitable organizations through shared resources, affordable services, and creative collaborations. |
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