Community
Options for Lanesborough's Public Safety Building Coming Soon
At last year's annual town meeting, voters shot down a nearly $6 million proposal for a combined police and EMS facility. A new committee was established to bring forward a plan that resonates with the town.
PIttsfield School Committee Endorses 'Aggressive' Timeline to Decide on Middle School Configuration
The School Committee on Wednesday approved an ambitious timeline that could see the city's middle school reconfiguration implemented as soon as the 2025-26 academic year.
WCMA Awarded Grant To Support Energy Efficiency in New Building
With $14.1M Conferred to Date to Arts Organizations Across the Country in Support of Climate Action, Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Advances New Standards of Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Resiliency in the Arts
Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Riverfest, Aggie Fair & More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including the annual arts and crafts show in Stockbridge, Riverfest, a community day at Jacob's Pillow, an agricultural fair and more.
Pittsfield Launches Campaign For New Trash, Collection System
Residences with four or less units will receive one recycling cart (also known as toter) and one trash cart per household/unit.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
The vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall.
Williamstown Select Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy
By a unanimous vote, the board set a Sept. 9 deadline for residents to submit a "government engagement" form and any accompanying materials for consideration.
Smith Bros.-McAndrews Insurances Opens in New Offices
President and CEO David Bissaillon purchased the vacant restaurant, which closed in 2019, as a permanent home last year for the legacy company, which offers a wide array of personal and business insurance.
North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry Relocation
The Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space.
South County Towns to Share Housing Rehabilitation Grant
The funds provide a 0 percent interest, deferred payment loan of up to $50,000, which is forgivable if the homeowner remains in the residence for at least 15 years.
Berkshire United Way to Massachusetts: Early-Learning Educators Need Better Wages
High-quality child care dramatically influences brain development and the future health and success for children in school and life, as well as provides a safe and secure space for our youngest community members so their parents or caregivers can work and provide for their families.
Waubeeka Plans Glowball Tournament for Charity
Golfers will light up the night sky and support a charity that helps underserved communities around the world at Waubeeka Golf Links this week.
Annual Crane Paper Sale This Week
The event will offer stationery, holiday cards, invitations and announcements at 75 percent below suggested retail for both days of the sale.
North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion Vote
This final adoption paves the way for two community forums and a debt exclusion vote scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center.
Greylock Federal Joining Credit Union Collaborative
Greylock Federal Credit Union is moving some of its back-office operations to a collaborative network but says customers shouldn't see any difference.
Chili's Grill & Bar Closes in Pittsfield
The casual dining restaurant chain Chili's is pulling up stakes at its Hubbard Avenue location.
Park Square Maple Couldn't Weather Summer Storms
A large limb from a 32-foot sugar maple in the park fell next to the fountain area over the weekend. Caution tape and traffic barrels now surround the aftermath.
Pittsfield Awarded Clean Water Grant
Pittsfield was awarded a $445,104 Lead Service Line Planning Grant
Pittsfield Nonprofit Asks for Building Permit Forgiveness
The Westside Legends would like a helping hand from the city in the form of fee forgiveness for an upcoming condo project.
Cheshire Rejects Override, Votes Reduced School Budget
Voters on Monday rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override and passed a motion that would level fund the town's fiscal 2025 school assessment.
Williamstown Planning Board Reduces Parking Lot for Art Museum
Williams College will be back before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday for a development plan review for the school's planned art museum at the Field Park rotary.
Dalton's Orchard Road Reconstruction Pushed to 2025
The last estimate for construction was overly optimistic because, at the time, it was unclear how long obtaining the two easements would take, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said.
BCC's EMT Training Course Fills Need in Berkshire County
Once they pass the written exam, they will be ready for immediate employment as EMTs in Berkshire County, filling an urgent workforce need.
Berkshire Grown to Raise $15k for Mobile Farmers Market
National Farmers Market week highlights the role farmers markets play in providing communities with access to fresh, locally grown products.
Vegan Restaurateurs Offer North County New Options
This year, the family took on a new challenge, purchasing the historic West End Market building at 437 West Main St. and opening the city's first vegan restaurant, Wish Tree.
Super Explains Changes in Pittsfield Schools' Central Office
Administrators will soon decide to repost the assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and educational, engagement or to keep the role of interim deputy superintendent for the time being and repost the other position in early 2025.
Third Splash Pad Proposed for Pittsfield
Full cost estimates have not been completed but based on recent repairs made to the Clapp Park splash pad, it is estimated to cost between $350,000 and $450,000.
MassDOT: 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery Applications Open
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Governor Signs HERO Act
This legislation will increase benefits, modernize services and promote inclusivity for veterans in Massachusetts.
