Community
Dalton Library Getting a New Website
The Library Director Janet Forest has been redesigning the website since April using Squarespace and hopes to launch it sometime in July.
Firewall Glitch Caused Mass 911 Disruption
State officials say a firewall on the 911 emergency system prevented calls from getting through on Tuesday, disrupting the system for a couple hours.
Affordable Housing Projects Funding Available in Pittsfield
The AHT has $500,000 in ARPA funding that it is seeking to award to affordable housing projects in Pittsfield that are eligible based upon the requirements.
Berkshire County Awarded Fair Share Funds
In Berkshire County the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will receive $49,649 to develop a safety action plan.
'Summer of Water Safety' Includes Lifeguards at Onota Lake
The District Attorney's Office kicked off a "summer of water safety" at Onota Lake during Tuesday's high temperatures.
On a IV-II Vote, Mount Greylock Keeps Latin Program
A divided Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Tuesday voted to restore the middle-high school's Latin program for the 2024-25 academic year and beyond.
Lanesborough Has Hot, Quiet Election Day
Deborah Maynard outpolled Joseph Trybus 181-87 to fill the seat left vacant by longtime board member John Goerlach.
Wahconah's Shippee Signs Letter to Attend Kent State
Shippee, a two-sport standout at Wahconah Regional High School, Tuesday signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and compete in track and field at Division I Kent State University in Ohio.
Update: Sumner Sentenced To Life In Prison
An Adams man was found guilty in the 2019 murder of 32-year-old Stephanie Olivieri, a Pittsfield native.
North Adams Traffic Commission Advises Parking Changes on Several Streets
The Traffic Commission is recommending a no-parking zone weekdays in front of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts alumni offices on East Main Street.
BRPC Kicks Off Road Safety Action Plan with Public Information Sessions
Three opportunities to participate during June, either in-person or virtually
TriTown Connector Expands with Late Night Hours
The late night OWL service will also be open to everyone, including anyone coming home late from a night out, or service and hospitality industry workers coming home from night shifts.
Dalton Traffic Commission Advises on Senior Center Voting
The Traffic Commission will be sending the Select Board a letter with recommendations on ways to improve voting at the Senior Center.
Williamstown Con Comm Clears Summer Street Subdivision
The Conservation Commission last week gave its approval for a four-home subdivision on a town-owned parcel on Summer Street.
Heat Index Could Break 100 Degrees This Week
Numerous agencies and meteorologists are offering guidance on staying cool and out of the sun. Local cooling centers include libraries and senior centers.
Two Contested Races in Lanesborough Election
Longtime Planning Board member Joseph Trybus and Deborah Maynard, also on the board, are running for the three-year term.
Lanesborough Coffeeshop Opens in Honor of Jacob Galliher
The coffee shop, located at 20 Williamstown Road, was opened in honor of Galliher and will stand as a monument to him and his memory.
St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor Roll
A student merits High Honors for an average of 93 or higher. A student merits Honors for an average between 85 and 92.9.
BCC Announces Summer Swimming Pool Hours
Opening Day June 22; daily and seasonal rates available
Dalton Select Board Approves Eversource Special Permit
Eversource line worker apprentice Brandon Owen and other representatives have been communicating with the affected residents to find an ideal location for everyone in the splice pit.
Franky's Liquor Store and Market Holds Grand Opening
An abandoned building that had been sitting vacant for four years has been transformed into a mini-market featuring a diverse array of goods.
Summer school is in session for young wildlife
While school will soon be out for summer, June is when young wildlife start their crash course on how to be a successful wild animal.
Goodwill Receives Grant from Eversource
In the last year, Goodwill's Soar for Success program served 53 individuals with job coaching and other services, and provided 1,168 vouchers for clothing and household items to individuals in need.
Mount Greylock Committee Accepts ARPA Offer, Sets Vote on Latin
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday moved forward with a proposal to fund a consultant with about $66,000 of Williamstown's American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Dalton Historical Enters First Phase of Establishing 2nd Historic District
The Historical Commission has embarked on the first phase of establishing its second historical district.
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby Results
There were 330 in attendance, a record attendance.
Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Raises Over $40K at Golf Tournament
The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth sports, educational scholarships, and community volunteerism in Berkshire County. For over four decades, the foundation has made significant contributions to the local community, promoting health, education, and community service.
Clark Highlights Work, Revolutionary Spirit of Underappreciated Master
The eponymous exhibition traces Lethiere's career from a red chalk study of a nude figure he did at 16 in 1776 to 1831's "Lafayette Introducing Louis-Philippe to the People of Paris."
Two People Shot in Downtown Pittsfield
Two people were shot on Friday afternoon in the area of North Street and Bradford Street, according to a news release from the DA's office. Both were transferred to Berkshire Medical Center, where they are being treated for their injuries.
