Community
Berkshire DA, Kids' Place Launch Internet Safety Programming
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office wants to break the silence about virtual child abuse that predators thrive on.
Dalton Appoints Town Manager Search Committee
The Select Board appointed the Town Manager Screening Committee on Monday.
Berkshire Veterans Mark 50 Years Since Vietnam War End
County veterans gathered over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's conclusion, recognizing the horrors that soldiers endured long after returning home.
Clarksburg Select Board Accepts School Roof Bid, Debates Next Steps
The Select Board last week accepted a bid by D.J. Wooliver & Sons to do the flat roof on the elementary school.
Lanesborough Considers Keeping Keeler Island
The town is considering keeping a Pontoosuc Lake island as its own.
Berkshire Talking Chronicle to Host Bingo Fundraiser
The event will take place at the community room of Zion Church in Pittsfield. Prizes donated by businesses from Berkshire County will be featured.
Public Meeting about Disaster Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation in Pittsfield
The meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, located at 330 North Street, will address potential natural hazards affecting Pittsfield.
Concerns Over PFAS Spark Sewage Debate in Williamstown
Some members of the community, including a member of the Select Board, say the district is choosing a course of action that is at odds with the environmental principles that the town espouses.
Dalton Green Committee to Present Climate Action Plan Draft April 12
For the past nine months, the committee has been working with the town's consultant, Blue Strike Environmental, in the development of this document.
Gender Diverse Community Members Talk Allyship at BCC Panel
Ahead of Monday's International Transgender Day of Visibility, community members shared their experiences with gender diversity during a panel discussion at Berkshire Community College.
St. Agnes' Academy Plans Information Session
St. Agnes Academy will hold a meet-and-greet informational session at St. Charles' Parish Hall in Pittsfield on Sunday, April 6, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Pittsfield Board to Mull School Committee Pay Increase
On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously voted to send a request from two councilors to review a School Committee pay increase to the Personnel Review Board.
North Adams to Hold Community Meeting On Route 2 Overpass
This event, referred to as the Community Visioning Session, will take place in person at the Berkshire Innovation Center on the Mass MoCA campus.
Dalton Open Space Committee Seeking Members
The committee has four active members and is allowed a maximum of seven. Filling its vacancies would make it more efficient in managing the Pines and strengthen its efforts.
MOLARI Hires Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator
Baker's background includes training as a singer and guitarist at Berklee College of Music, and experience in office administration.
BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic Lockers
Acceptance into NJCAA varsity sports underscores need for new equipment
Pittsfield School Committee Accepts MS Restructuring Timeline
The School Committee has accepted a middle school restructuring plan that runs through September 2026, triggering the first public hearing next month.
We Got The Juice Opens in Adams With Smoothies and More
New smoothie shop We Got The Juice has been open for two weeks and swarmed with business.
Hoosac Valley School Committee Approves $23M Budget for Fiscal 2026
The spending plan is up $654,917, or 2.9 percent, over this year. Out-of-district special education tuitions and a 16 percent hike in health insurance are major drivers of the increase.
State Opens Applications for Massachusetts' First Poet Laureate
Apply to be the First Poet Laureate online.
BRTA Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA Communities
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is extending fare-free rides to non-ADA communities.
Eagles Community Band Hosting a Free Stage Band Concert
The Eagles Community Band's stage band is bringing a concert to the community on Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Fenn Street.
Fundraiser For Local Family Awaiting Heart Transplant
AJ is currently at Boston Children's Hospital undergoing treatment for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition that had only recently shown symptoms. AJ is now awaiting a heart transplant.
Annual Berkshire Charity Hockey Draft Tournament
This event will bring together hockey enthusiasts and local community members to raise funds for No Paws Left Behind, a local animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in need.
Transgender Athlete Issue Hits Home for County Residents
Mount Greylock graduate Noah Greenfield said participation in team sports continued to provide the benefits it offers tens of millions of kids across the country.
BCC Celebrates This Year's 40 Under Forty Recipients
More than 300 community members attended the 40 Under Forty Awards celebration on Thursday, recognizing individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in the Berkshires.
Lenox Village Construction Project Resumes
Crews will be working on sidewalks along Franklin Street, Church Street, Housatonic Street, and Walker Street.
Pittsfield Partners With BMC for Generator Grant
The city has partnered with Berkshire Medical Center on a hazard mitigation grant for backup power sources.
Williamstown Fire District Looks at Potential Budget Hike
The Prudential Committee on Wednesday took a first look at a draft fiscal year 2026 budget that would increase the operating budget by 27 percent from the year that ends on June 30.
Market 32 Red Kettle Campaign Raises Money for Salvation Army
Bell ringers were stationed at store locations across New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
