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Berkshire South Sees $1M Earmark for Expansion

On Thursday, Congressman Richard Neal sat with Executive Director Jenise Lucey, board members, and other staff at the center to see how those dollars will help expand childcare, among other areas.

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The Retired Investor: El Niño Flashing Red Light for the World

As if food prices aren't high enough, climate scientists around the world are concluding that the October-December El Niño period this year could see numerous droughts, floods, and other climate catastrophes.

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Ribbon Cut on Lee's Long-Awaited Housing Development

Sitting on the banks of the Housatonic River, this development offers one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of the downtown.

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Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City Audit

On Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit

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South County Farm Grows Community

Jen and Pete Salinetti founded Woven Roots at the turn of the 20th century on a quarter acre of land they owned in Lee.

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Companion Corner: Princess at Berkshire Humane Society

Canine caregiver and adoption counselor Simone Olivieri told us about Princess.

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Two Injured in Onota Street Shooting

Police said they will provide no further information will be provided at this time.

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OSHA: Jacob's Pillow Won't Be Cited for 2025 Employee Death

OSHA found no violation of workplace safety and health standards related to the incident, and no citations or penalties were issued.

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Clarksburg Neighbors Raise Concerns Over River Road Bridge Closure

The closure will begin Monday, Aug. 10.

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Bingo for Books at Wander

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Pittsfield's Christian Center Rebrands as 'The Center'

The Center will host its annual Community Day, including a name change celebration, on August 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Recent E. Coli Detection in Pontoosuc Lake Confined to Lanesborough

During the Lake Management Commission's second meeting on Thursday, members received an update on the situation.

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Cheshire Cruz Nite Returns Aug. 8

For 35 years, the event has brought the community together for a daylong event, featuring a rock wall, bounce house, games, a car show, raffles, food trucks, performers, and more.

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Pittsfield's Highland Restaurant Closing After 90 Years of Business

On Sunday, the restaurant announced on social media that August will be its last month in business.

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The Round Stone Barn is 200 as Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates

The community was invited to come to the village for free and take part in a wide range of activities including tours, live music from Ida Mae Specker Trio and Tanglewood, demonstrations, and more.

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Hinsdale Can Get Plants Closer to Home Thanks to New Center

The Hinsdale Garden Center has been open since April and is a new spot to get perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables, and more.

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Adams Creates Time Capsule to Be Opened in 25 Years

As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, Adams looked toward the future by creating a time capsule to preserve pieces of the community for future generations.

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Youth for the Future: Sharaya Keele

Volunteer coach Sharaya Keele is pursuing her basketball dreams while helping to teach others who may have the same goal.

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Auto Express Opens Second Location in Dalton

Auto Express celebrated the opening of its second location Friday, serving up food from Ozzie's Steak and Eggs.

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New Eagle Street Shop Has the Perfect Toppers

Patricia Welch, who has more than 60 years of hatmaking experience, recently opened Tip Top Hats at 16 Eagle St.

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Colegrove Summer Program Capped With North Adams Recreation

The planes were paper, the buildings cardboard and Main Street was a hallway at Colegrove Park Elementary School, but the setup represented nearly two weeks of creative research and design by the pupils in the public schools' 21st Century Summer Program.

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Friday Front Porch: A Colonial in South Pittsfield

Are you looking for a home with timeless character and thoughtful updates? Then this home on Warwick Street may be the perfect fit.

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Air and Water Quality Testing Planned for Pittsfield High

The district will test air and water quality at Pittsfield High School as it prepares to request funding for "in need but not dire" renovations.

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Hancock Shaker Village Celebrations Round Stone Barn's 200th

For two centuries, Hancock Shaker Village has been home to the only circular barn ever built by the Shakers, and on Sunday, the museum will be celebrating the landmark's bicentennial.

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@theMarket: Oversold Tech Rebounds in Relief Rally

Late in the week after a further drubbing, the technology sector staged a rebound from a deeply oversold position.

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