Community
North Adams Planners OK Starbucks Development on Problem Corner
The Planning Board on Monday approved a multi-tenant redevelopment of the former St. Francis property that will include a long-rumored Starbucks.
Big Votes Await Pittsfield City Council
Tuesday is a big day for Pittsfield, as the City Council will take a final vote on the fiscal 2025 budget, a five-year trash contract, and water and sewer rates.
1Berkshire Marks Halfway Point of Pandemic-Altered Blueprint
1Berkshire's blueprint for economic development was adaptable when it needed to be and today, paves steps for a post-pandemic Berkshire County.
Destination Better Health Offers Programs at Fairview
The program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge.
Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety Grants
Since 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire safety education to kids and teens across Massachusetts.
Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If Necessary
The Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.
Lenox Library Association Charity Poker Night
This fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players of all levels an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations
Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
North Adams Schools Awarded Literacy Grant
While Appleseeds is free for download to all Massachusetts school districts, the grant will fund professional printing of the materials, plus professional development for educators.
Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire Lunch
Six months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week.
Lenox Class of 2024 'a Really Good Bunch of Kids'
Collins called the 61 graduates on the Tanglewood stage "doers, achievers and accomplishers, highly intelligent and exceedingly kind."
PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The Dome
Under an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at Tanglewood on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that graduation had been held at the Lenox institute.
Rain Symbolizes Taconic Class of 2024's Resilience
The rain eased right before Taconic's 54th graduation ceremony on Sunday. Families, friends, and alumni gathered on the school's lawn in raincoats and smiles to celebrate 190 graduates.
Egremont Elementary School Pre-K Students Perform 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'
The district administration, school committee members, and students' families gathered around the cafeteria's stage to watch as students performed the transformation of a very hungry caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly.
Protect Grassland Birds by Mowing Later
Landowners can make a difference by altering the times of year they mow fields. Fish and Wildlife is encouraging landowners to help these beloved species by waiting to mow fields used by grassland birds, giving them a chance to rear their young.
North Adams Schools Preparing for Big Move, Greylock Closure
The closure of Greylock School at the end of the school year and the reconfiguring of grades between Brayton and Colegrove Park means relocating classrooms, teachers and students.
Dalton Library Trustees Navigate How to Spend State Aid
This year, the library received $19,928.23 from state aid, which has to be used to improve the library and the patron experience.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 10-12
On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
'Nobody' Better Than the Mount Greylock Class of 2024
The class speaker for the 104 graduates of Mount Greylock Regional School apologized for the wild and crazy antics of the class of 2024.
Governor Nominates Members for Probate and Family Court
The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
Pittsfield High Announces Class Speakers for 2024 Graduation
The senior class at Pittsfield High School has elected Frankielys Payano De La Cruz, Abigail Malumphy, Brooke Tripicco to speak at graduation this Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m.
Pittsfield Announces Line Painting Schedule
As painting of the double yellow centerline and the outer white lines will take place in the evenings, parking restrictions will be in effect starting at 8 p.m. each night through 6 a.m. the following morning for the duration of the work.
What's The Dill? A New Pickleball Facility in Pittsfield
Mayor Peter Marchetti said these courts are a great addition to our outdoor recreation landscape and we hope we could do more in the future.
Fire Service Leaders Urge Summer Fire Safety
Grilling, Gasoline, and Smoking Among Outdoor Fire Hazards
Volunteer to Clean Up the West Branch Housatonic River
After the cleanup, volunteers will be provided a free lunch from a local restaurant. Volunteers must RSVP in advance to reserve a free lunch.
BCC Offers Financial Aid Workshop and Drop-in Assistance
Students can get help navigating FAFSA forms; priority deadline extended to July 1, 2024
Pittsfield Council Preliminarily OKs Water Sewer Calculation, Rates
The City Council is amicable to a new calculation for water and sewer rates.
Drury High Graduates Told Challenges Prepared Them for Future
Drury High School graduates on Thursday were told they will face challenges but also have the determination to achieve their dreams.
Hoosac Valley Names Valedictorian & Salutatorian for Class of 2024
Hoosac Valley High School has named Talia Rehill and David Scholz as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2024.
