River Road Bridge to Reopen In Clarksburg, East Road Remains Closed

Route 8 will reopen to the public, while East Road will only be open to emergency vehicles.

Dalton Secures $1.45M in State Grants for Bridge, Sidewalk Repairs

The state awarded Dalton $1,450,000 in grant funding to aid in two ongoing issues in town: repairs to the town’s lowest-rated bridge and sidewalk repairs.

North Adams UNO Art Club Extends Into Year-Round Community Program

Clark Art Institute Secures Grant to Expand UNO Art Club into Year-Round Community Program

Texas-Style Barbecue Opens for Lunch, Takeout in Downtown Pittsfield

FireKing BBQ is making it easier to find its smoked ribs — they're in the Clocktower Building in downtown Pittsfield.

Application Withdrawn for North Adams Homeless Shelter

A proposal to turn a Hall Street apartment house into a homeless shelter was withdrawn from consideration on Monday.

North Adams Officials Elect Two New School Committee Members.

Damon Grimes was elected to complete a term expiring Dec. 31, 2029, and Paul Moriarty to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2027.

Rogers-Adkinson Takes Oath as MCLA's 13th President

The 13th president of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was formally installed on Saturday and challenged the college community to "love your students to success."

Trial Scheduled for North Adams Woman Accused of Killing Grandmother

A 2027 trial date is scheduled for a woman accused of killing her grandmother in North Adams four years ago.

BRTA Seeks Volunteers to Help Shape Microtransit Service

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is seeking volunteers to serve on a microtransit committee to aid in the development in the newly adopted service.

Healey Administration Visits Pittsfield to Talk Green Energy Siting

Representatives from Berkshire communities and organizations heard about solar arrays, battery storage, and more.

Cheshire Select Board & Youth Center Look to Compromise on Lease Amount

On Tuesday, Youth Center Executive Director Sonia DiSanti and Board of Directors President Jillian Brothers compared appraisals they got for lease rates with board members.

Pittsfield Projects See $1M in Community One Stop Grants

City projects were allocated $1 million through the Community One Stop for Growth portal in fiscal year 2027.

Pittsfield West Side School Project Feasibility Study Advancing

Accessible Path Planned for Pittsfield's Westside

Several partners are working to connect the top of Francis Avenue to vital resources downtown.

Reverend: Christian Nationalists Make Jesus Victim of 'Identity Theft'

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin told attendees at Wednesday's "PrayAction Breakfast" that they need more action to make their prayer effective.

North Adams Housing Authority Scheduling Grievance Hearing Over Retaliation Allegations

The North Adams Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a grievance hearing with the Tenants Association to discuss retaliatory actions allegedly committed by the executive director.

Brisket Lovers, Boxcar Racing Fans Fill Main Street in North Adams

The brisket contest actually started at about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night, as some smokers — like the North Adams Fire Department — fired up their charcoal for the long cooking process.

Greenagers Founder Will Conklin Honored as Business Person of the Year

William Conklin was this year's Business Person of the Year, recognizing his work as executive director of Greenagers.

New England's Fire Service Leaders Raise Awareness of Battery Safety

New England State Fire Marshals, Western Mass Fire Chiefs, and NFPA Promote Fire Prevention Week

North Berkshire School Study Encouraging Stakeholders to Take Survey

The consultants behind the education study for North Berkshire are hoping for solid responses to its recently released survey.

Friday Front Porch Feature: An Executive Manor in Adams

The kitchen and dining area features quartz countertops, a breakfast nook, and custom finishes. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and an attached bathroom with a bathtub.

Adams Fire District Anticipates Need For Special Election

John Pansecchi's resignation was announced at Monday's meeting, leaving the committee with only two members, Chairman Richard Kleiner and Vice Chair Michael Lahey.

@theMarket: Equities Struggle as Oil And Bond Yields Continue to Pressure Stock Prices

One look at the U.S. dollar's continued climb should tell you all you need to know about the war, inflation, bond prices, and the present gloomy sentiment of most Americans.

Mill Town Circus Hosts Free Family Event

Mill Town Circus is offering a free community event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 to 1 at Noel Field Athletic Complex.

Guest Column: Governor Healey Stands With Workers — And We Stand With Governor Healey

Massachusetts is a union state, built by workers, protected by workers, and powered by workers. And right now, only one candidate for governor has proven she's willing to fight for us every single day: Maura Healey.