GreenNA Earth Day Pick-Up

The event will commence at Noel Field in North Adams.

Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Woman From Burning Home

Two search teams had to work through a hoarding situation inside the single-family home at 1 Marlboro after the blaze was called in at about 6:45 p.m.

Chapter 70 Fix Adds $2.4M to Pittsfield School Budget

Edgerton Taking Part-Time Role at Mount Greylock

The Mount Greylock Regional School District is formalizing a partnership with an area leader in the field of cultural proficiency.

Lenox Library Association to Host Charity Poker Night

This fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library.

MassWildlife: Black bears are active and searching for food

If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.

Ventfort Hall Names First Director of Programming and Events

Gaia was appointed in January.

North Adams to Begin Study of Veterans Memorial Bridge Alternatives

Backed by a $750,000 federal grant for a planning study, North Adams and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art are looking to undo some of that damage.

Dalton Board of Health Approves Green Burial Verbiage

The trustees started exploring this initiative in April when they were thinking about updating fees. Bartels brought the option before the board after noticing that Great Barrington approved green burials in August 2020.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Al DiMuzio

"It wasn't 100 percent consistent but I was afforded the opportunity to get to know other people with different religion, beliefs, backgrounds and culture and to be able to embrace that."

No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County

All regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions.

Pittsfield ConCom OKs Zebra Mussel Treatment

On Thursday, the panel approved a notice of intent application for the use of EarthTec QZ within a specified treatment area of the lake.

Literacy Network to host KidNet at the Norman Rockwell Museum

KidNet is being offered in partnership with the Norman Rockwell Museum, which is offering free entry to its exhibits for LitNet learners, and the librarians of Stockbridge Library, who will be present to help families sign up for library cards.

Market 32 Raises Funds to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is committed to saving and improving the lives of kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related life-threatening neuromuscular diseases that take away physical strength and mobility.

West Side Residents Build Ideal Neighborhood At Zoning Session

Residents mapped out a West Side they would like to see during an input session this week, utilizing multi-use properties to create robust density.

Adams-Cheshire Teacher Nominated for Outstanding Educator Award

St. Pierre-McGinnis joins eight other educators who will be recognized for their teaching excellence, especially in the face of challenging situations, as well as their contributions to the communities in which they live and work.

Marchetti Announces Jazz Art Contest Winners

Pittsfield High School has 75 jazzy artworks in City Hall, one of which was chosen to represent the 2024 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival.

MountainOne Marks 175 Years Since Founding

MountainOne ended a successful 175th anniversary year approaching $1 billion in assets and a future that looks to be "busy."

MassDOT: South County Road Work

Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.

Family Center of Northern Berkshire Touch a Truck Event

The event will be held at 210 State Street in North Adams.

@theMarket: Sticky Inflation Propels Yields Higher, Stocks Lower

Economists might say the jury is still out on calling a backup in the inflation rate, but traders shoot first and ask questions later.

Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 15-19

In addition, raising structures on South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street and Acorn Street will occur April 16 to April 19.

Holiday Hours: Patriots Day

Monday, April 15, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.

BAV Launches Market Match Fund Campaign for 2024

"Boost SNAP, Build Community" seeks to raise $30,000 to amplify Market Match impact

BEAT: Bringing Pollinators Home

This free and open-to-the-public event will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 6 PM to 8 PM, on the lower floor of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, 1 Wendell Ave.