Community
District Attorney's Office Reports a Rise in Senior Citizen Scams
On Oct. 3, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney's Office, will hold two informational sessions on senior fraud.
Pittsfield's Sibaritas Restaurant Moving Downtown
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a new annual downtown all-alcohol restaurant license for the eatery's new location in the former Trattoria Rustica at 27 McKay St.
Subcommittee Mulls Pittsfield Schools' Cell Phone Policy
Last Wednesday evening, the Social and Emotional Learning subcommittee did not decide whether the chicken or the egg came first. Still, it continued the conversation about the district's regulations.
NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and Games
Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School.
Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
North Adams Package Store Changing Hands Again
The License Commission on Tuesday approved the transfer of a beer/wine package store license for Dave's Package Store.
Lanesborough Village Fire/Water Receives $1M State Boost
The Fire and Water District received a $1 million boost from the state for a new drinking water well on Bull Hill Road.
Philanthropy Massachusetts Talks Berkshire County Needs
The event featured a panel consisting of Roberts and local nonprofit-funding leaders Peter Taylor, president of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and Jim Canales, president and trustee of the Barr Foundation.
New Springside Pond on the Horizon
Construction vehicles and piles of materials can be seen on the southern portion of the 237-acre park next to the pavilion. Plans include sediment removal, dam repair, and increased accessibility.
Community Hero of the Month: George Canales
La Festa Baseball Exchange founder George Canales has been nominated as July's Community Hero of the Month.
Police Investigating Fatal Train Accident That Killed North Adams Man
The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. and the southbound train is currently stopped behind the American Legion on American Legion Drive.
Berkshire Public Water Suppliers Awarded Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) selected 21 projects to help remove PFAS and manganese.
Berkshire Nursing Families Awarded Perinatal Health Grant
Berkshire Nursing Families will use the grant to support the next phase of its partnership with Springfield Family Doulas to train and mentor Black doulas and lactation counselors in Berkshire County.
School Officials Looking to Tame Wahconah High 'Jungle'
The parking medians are overgrown with weeds, the rain gardens look like jungles and greenery is invading the spaces around the building's exterior.
Pittsfield Proposes a Deputy Public Works Commissioner
The city is looking to add another leadership position to the public works department.
Inaugural Lanesborough Day Set Saturday
The inaugural Lanesborough Day will celebrate the small town and offer a chance for residents to get-together under the new pavilion.
Healey Signs $58B State Budget
The state has a $57.78 billion plan for fiscal 2025 that includes more than $1.3 billion in Fair Share monies for education and transportation.
71 Years Later, Pittsfield Remembers the 'Forgotten' Korean War
VFW Post 448 Cmdr. Arnie Perras led the 71st Korean War memorial ceremony Saturday morning.
CHP ParentChild+ Program Accepting South Berkshire Families
Parent Child+ families meet twice weekly for 30-45 minute with an early learning mentor who shares reading and creative play skills that support child development.
Pittsfield Sees Updated Code Thanks to Review Committee
Since September 2022, the committee has worked to rid the code of outdated language, typos, duplications, and conflicts — including the addition of gender-neutral language throughout.
The Bow Wow Bus Has Launched
The Greylock Canine Club's Bow Wow Bus took its inaugural field trip Friday morning to the Spruces.
Q&A: Keith Girouard Reflects on Tenure, Small Business Landscape
Keith Girouard, longtime regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, has announced his retirement at the end of this month.
Anthony Birthplace Museum Hosts Tea Party, Poetry Reading
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum will hold an afternoon tea featuring poetry readings by Nancy Manning and Karen Giosek.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Equity Fund
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Equity Fund, a BIPOC Community Directed Grant Program to Advance Equity Spanning Four Counties
Recurring Events in the Berkshires
The area is known for its cultural venues like the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and Jacob's Pillow, but that is just a taste of what the area has to offer.
Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment, Job Estimates
Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts For June 2024
North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain Forestland
The city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue.
Harris Draws Crowds to Downtown Pittsfield
Vice President Kamala Harris fired up a capacity crowd at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday afternoon.
MassDot Advisory: South County Construction Operations
Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4.
