Community
Pittsfield Councilor Presses for Change in Public Works Dept.
Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey wants to address issues in the Department of Public Services and Utilities.
North Adams Residents Seek Answers on Forest Management Plan
But residents continue to be concerned about erosion, water quality and logging, and the effects on wildlife and the popular Bellows Pipe Trail.
Great Barrington Price Chopper Now Market 32
All three Price Choppers in the county have now been upgraded to Market 32s.
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Cuts Ribbon on North St. Office
The nonprofit membership organization moved earlier this summer and Managing Director Rebecca Brien said the best part is the number of people who stop in at 431 North St.
MCLA to Host Inclusive Democracy Election Panel
The panel will take place on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218 and will be moderated by A.J. Enchill, president and executive director of the Berkshire Black Economic Council.
WIC Open House
The Berkshire North WIC program serves individuals in Pittsfield and the northern half of Berkshire County through offices in Pittsfield and North Adams.
Dalton Green Committee Selects Greenhouse Gas Inventory Platform
At its August meeting, the board was presented with three options: ClearPath, an MAPC model, and an in-house Excel model.
Pittsfield's East Street Redevelopment Gets Additional $8M
The $14.6 million redevelopment of East Street has gotten a boost from redistribution funds.
Weekend Outlook: Big E, Biodiversity, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a fair, a biodiversity celebration, live music, and more.
Pittsfield Shares Updated Delivery Schedule for Toters
There are approximately 3,500 toters being delivered for each collection route.
New Market 32 to Open in Great Barrington
The former Price Chopper on Stockbridge Road will reopen as the 51st Market 32 on Friday.
Williamstown Select Board OKs Cannabis, Cable Deals
The Select Board on Monday voted to update its host community agreement with the one cannabis dealer in town and signed on to a new 10-year agreement with Spectrum to provide cable television service to residents.
Berkshire Organizations Awarded MassDEP Microgrants
In Berkshire County Berkshire Environmental Action Team was awarded $9,440 and Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, Inc. was awarded $9,625.
Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering Clinics this Fall
The clinics will be scheduled from late September through early November, and anyone can receive a vaccine at any scheduled clinic, regardless of insurance status or place of residence.
Dalton Recognizes Heroes of Deming Street Fire
The town honored six individuals on Monday for their efforts and involvement in mitigating damage from the fire.
23 Years Later, Berkshire Communities Remember 9/11
The ceremony took place around the city's Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial, dedicated four years ago to honor the men and others lost.
Annie Selke Closing, Laying Off 47
Annie Selke on Peck's Road will close its doors and layoff 47 people before the end of the year.
Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System
Beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the Fire Inspection Bureau.
Dalton Select Board Member Joseph Diver Steps Down
The Select Board will discuss whether to hold a special election to fill his vacant seat or wait until Diver's term expires next June and have his seat up for election as part of the standard Select Board election.
North Adams Council OKs Software Borrowing
The council had authorized by roll call vote at the end of August the borrowing of $536,562 to purchase new financial software package, Municipal Uniform Information System, or MUNIS.
Mark and Pignatelli Talk Legisative Actions in Becket
Pignatelli said housing insecurity and shortages are paramount in Berkshire County and encouraged communities to develop shovel-ready plans because "we're not going to hand out money from concepts or ideas, we're going to fund projects."
Williamstown Looking into Electrical Issues at Motel
For the second time in four months, the inn and restaurant at 910 Cold Spring Road was discussed by the Board of Health.
BHS Opening Urgent-Care Facility in Lenox
Berkshire Health Systems is opening a second urgent-care location, with a new facility being developed at 489 Pittsfield Road, in the Center at Lenox. The facility is expected to open this winter.
MassDPH Reports Indoor Air Quality Test Results for Brayton
The MDPH IAQ program was asked by Superintendent Barbara Malkas to examine Brayton Elementary School.
MassDOT: South County Nighttime Road Work
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
Dress for Success Event
The event is open to all people living in Berkshire County. It will take place from 11am to 3pm at the Pittsfield Holiday Inn, 1 West Street, Pittsfield.
North Adams School Committee Hears Report on Brayton Air Quality
Craig Gifford of GEM Environmental walked the committee through the key findings in a 22-page report provided to the district.
North Adams Sets Meeting on Notch Forestry Plan
The city has set a public information session about controversial plans to log parts of the Notch Reservoir watershed.
Pittsfield Municipal Airport Gets New Logo
The Airport Commission last week approved a cleaner design that depicts a jet flying over a green mountainscape. It is a far cry from the former branding, which had more than 10 saturated colors.
Dalton Cultural Council Accepting Grant Applications
The Dalton Cultural Council is accepting applications for grant funding to support local events and initiatives until Oct. 16.
