Berkshire Democrats Host Candidate Forum Friday

The forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church located at 74 First St.

Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce Merger

Two local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.

Art Donation Brightens Bracewell Youth Project

Residents entering transitional housing at 111 Bracewell Ave. can look to the left to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Williamstown Fire District Expects Slightly Lower Tax Rate

A rise in operating expenses for the Williamstown Fire Department will be offset by lower debt service payments on the new fire station, resulting in a slightly smaller tax bill from the district, officials noted last week.

Pittsfield Schools Schedule Morningside, Budget Hearings This Week

The School Committee will hold another public hearing for the potential closure of Morningside Community School.

North Adams Church Surpasses Share the Love Campaign Goal

The First Congregational Church blew through its $10,000 goal, raising a total of $17,600 during its annual "Share the Love" campaign.

Social Service Organizations Highlight Challenges, Successes at Poverty Talk

The event held on March 27 at the Berkshire Athenaeum included a working lunch and encouraged public feedback.

Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher

Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment.

North Adams Schools Reviewing Greenhouse Program

School officials plan to review the greenhouse program, which is being used for life skills education for older students.

@theMarket: Stocks Held Hostage by Threats From Both Sides

Trump's Iran war speech on Wednesday night was not the hit that he hoped it would be. It only lasted 19 minutes, but it was more than enough to send investors' hopes crashing and the price of oil higher by 11 percent.

Pittsfield Reviews Financial Condition Before FY27 Budget

The average single-family home in Pittsfield has increased by more than 40 percent since 2022.

Governor Awards Over $1Billion to Water Infrastructure Projects

These funds are a critical resource that cities and towns rely on each year to plan and advance water infrastructure projects. Additionally, $143 million in funding will be made available to communities on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Taconic Student Revitalizes Wild Acres Trailhead Sign

A Taconic High student has given new life to a city trailhead sign that dates back to the 1980s.

Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy Home in Adams

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 84 North Summer St.

Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn

The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm.

Williamstown Health Board Finalizes N2O Bylaw Draft

The board Tuesday also reversed its earlier decision on phasing in implementation of the anti-smoking bylaw town meeting approved last May.

North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges

He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25.

Cheshire Discusses Road Work, ADU Bylaws

Bumpy Fred Mason Road is on the is on the Department of Public Works' project list for this summer.

Williamstown Finance Committee Finalizes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal

The tax bill of a median-priced single family home will go up by 8.45 percent in the year that begins July 1 under a spending plan approved by the Finance Committee on Wednesday night.

McKay's Family Farm Market Expands in Williamstown

Adams Fire District Budget Up Nearly 10%

The Fire District is eyeing a total budget of $3,159,077.78, a 9.67 percent increase from the previous year.

Tenants Moving Into Pittsfield Supportive Housing Project

Tenants began moving into the new permanent supportive housing units on West Housatonic Street this week.

The Retired Investor: Navigating the Unfriendly Skies

Long lines at the security gates, cancelled or delayed flights, war, weather, and the stock market have hurt both commercial carriers and their human cargoes.

MCLA Announces Four Finalists for Next President

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced four finalists for the position of president, following a national search.

Adams Couple Sentenced to Staggered Prison Terms in Death of Foster Infant

An Adams couple will serve staggered three to five year prison sentences for the 2020 death of their foster infant.