Community
County Cornhole Tour for Seniors Stops in Adams
Today, the backyard sport has a presence on national television, merchandise ranging from boards to customized beanbags and partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs and Special Olympics.
Berkshire County Arc Golf Event Raises $45K
Berkshire County Arc raised $45,000 at its 29th annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club.
Big Y Investigates Conn. Skimmer Incident
Big Y supermarket discovered skimmers in two of its Connecticut stores last month.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Sets Open House at New Site
Berkshire Harm Reduction will hold an open house to show off its new Pittsfield location and to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about its work addressing a critical community need.
Pittsfield Working on Decades-Old Drainage Issue in Ward 3
Water runoff reaching the drainage outlet behind the property is flooding it, unable to reach an intermittent stream meant to carry that runoff.
Latinas413 Awarded Grant to Bolster Core Programs
Latinas413 is a first and second generation immigrant organization.
Greylock Canine Club Owner: More Dogs, Please
Greylock Canine Club owner Peter Umbrianna is always surprised when owners drop off their dogs at his South Williamstown doggy day-care.
Artists Needed To Beautify North Adams Electrical Boxes
In an effort to continue the beautification of the city, ten electrical boxes at downtown intersections have been chosen to showcase a new collection of artwork from local artists.
A Thousand Flock to Designer Showcase Fundraiser at Cassilis Farm
More than 100 volunteers helped the showcase come to fruition.
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.
Bishop West Real Estate Raises $25K for Berkshire Humane
The $25,000 raised will directly assist the Berkshire Humane Society in funding its various programs aimed at improving the lives of animals in need throughout the Berkshire County area.
MassRMV Announces 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery
298 total license plates available this year. Applications will be available online beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, and will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16
Cheshire Road Closures
Residents in these areas should plan accordingly roadways will be closed to thru traffic.
North Adams Plans $350,000 Restoration of Library Belvedere
Mayor Jennifer Macksey told the City Council on Tuesday that this funding comes from the Massachusetts Preservation Commission.
Free Screening of Video on Appalachian Trail Tom Levardi
The short film follows Tom Levardi, who has been a supporter of the hiking community over the last 45 years by allowing Appalachian Trail hikers to camp in his back yard.
ConCom Greenlights Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements
On Thursday, the commission issued 36 conditions for the city project that include a new boardwalk, access stairs, paring improvements, seasonal docks, and a new swimming beach on the park’s two properties at 1447 North St. and 40 Hancock Rd.
Governor Details Stay Policy at Emergency Assistance Sites
First notices to families expected to go out in early July
Lanesborough Elm Tree Named Largest in State
Located at the corner of Route 7 and Summer St., the king is believed to be over 250 years old and is 107 feet tall with an average canopy spread of 95.5 feet.
Government Briefs: EV Funding, MassReconnect Results
The following is a roundup of state and federal announcements and programs this week.
Weekend Outlook: Adams Street Fair, Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a street fair, an art festival, a memorial rides, a community day, and more.
Large Scale Power Outage Impacting North County
National Grid estimates that power will be restored by between 1 and 2 pm.
State Awards $1.25M To Cooper Hill Farm Project
The funds will help protect 538 acres that are part of a broader, regional e?ort to conserve 1,130 acres of critical ecological habitat, forestland, and active agricultural landscapes in She?eld and Salisbury, Conn.
Additional Office Space Sought for Pittsfield Police
The city is seeking more office space for the Pittsfield Police Department outside of its aged station.
Dalton Green Committee Navigates Adding Fire District to Green Communities Division
The town is part of the state Green Communities Division, which aids local municipalities in lowering lower energy use, through clean energy projects in buildings, facilities, and schools, by providing grants, technical assistance.
Williamstown Select Board Discusses Language in 'Guidebook'
During a discussion about goal setting and priorities for the 2024-25 term, Select Board member Randal Fippinger on Monday pointed out that the body has limited bandwidth.
Dalton Fire District Approves Employee Handbook
Fire Chief Christian Tobin has been working with district departments to update the district’s employee handbook, which was last updated in 2015.
Bomb Threat that Closed Williams Campus Deemed 'Not Credible'
Williams College Thursday sent all non-essential personnel home and closed the campus in response to a bomb threat that later was deemed 'not credible.'
Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy
The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government.
Dalton Water Commissioners Approve Ambulance Agreements
These agreements allow the Fire Department's advanced life support ambulance to assist other departments' basic life support ambulances.
