Community
Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll Out
The Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year.
Disabled Veterans Can Benefit from HERO Act at RMV
Eligible disabled veterans exempt from automobile excise tax, receiving fee waivers for vehicle registration, driver's licenses and license renewals due to legislation signed in August 2024
Dalton Green Committee Needs Survey Participants
The Green Committee needs more responses for its climate action plan survey.
Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years
For 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Williamstown to Undergo Audit of Land-Use Rules
The community development director on Monday updated the Select Board on progress in executing the recently adopted comprehensive plan.
South County Road Construction Operations
The work will take place from Tuesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 15, during the following scheduled hours.
Dalton Water Officials Delay Decision on Regionalization Study
The Board of Water Commissioners delayed deciding whether to participate in a Central Berkshire and the Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study.
Williamstown Business Owner Calls for Action on Economic Development
Amy Jeschawitz, who owns Nature's Closet and formerly served on the Planning Board, went to the Finance Committee to raise concerns about a lack of an "overall plan" for economic development in the town.
Greylock Federal Sponsors Trans Mutual Aid Fund
This project prioritizes direct aid to trans and nonbinary people, including support for gender affirming clothing, food, and other basic needs.
Deadline for CRA's Gib Kitteredge Award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 13.
Significant Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, Level 2 and 3 Droughts require detailed monitoring of drought conditions.
Adams Theater Recommended for 10-Year Tax Exemption
The STA is structured around the estimated $1.5 million in work to complete the Park Street theater for year-round use by 2026.
Pittsfield Tax Rate May Drop But Bills Rise
There will be a tax classification hearing during Tuesday's City Council meeting, which begins at 6 p.m.
Pittsfield Sees 2nd Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Extension
Local and state officials beckoned the first wave of pedestrians on the new leg with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning.
Q&A: Third Berkshires' Leigh Davis Talks Path Forward
South Berkshire voters cast their ballots on Tuesday to chose Leigh Davis as the new Third Berkshire District state representative.
Weekend Outlook: Shaker Village Day, Eagles Concert
There are several events this weekend, including a community day, hurricane relief benefit concert, craft fairs, bingo, live music, and more.
Berkshire Organizations Awarded Stories Grants
This fall, Mass Humanities concluded its fourth round of the EMS initiative by providing $1.2 million in grant funding to 64 cultural nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts.
Williamstown Finance Sees Pressure on Property Tax Bills
A stagnant local economy promises to put increasing upward pressure on local tax bills.
McCann Nursing Graduates Urged to Be 'Positive Influence' on Health System
McCann Technical School celebrated the graduation Tuesday of 17 new nurses from its licensed practical nursing program.
Dalton to Talk Roundabout, Designs for Dalton Division Road
The Select Board will discuss at it's next meeting whether to reconsider its preferred option for the preliminary designs of Dalton Division Road.
Trump Elected 47th US President
On Wednesday morning, some woke up with a sense of victory and others with a sense of fear.
West Stockbridge Daytime Tree Removal Operations
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.?
Junior Marketers: Ioka Valley Farm
This month, students depicted life at the four-generation family-owned and operated Ioka Valley Farm at 3475 Hancock Road, specifically highlighting its winter season when they sell Christmas trees.
West Stockbridge Awarded Complete Streets Funding
The project includes the relocation of a crosswalk, the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improvement at the intersection for drivers by building permanent bollards to better direct turns.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
Dinner is $15.00 per person, take out only with noon to 1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.
Leigh Davis Will Represent the Third Berkshire District
With a handful of precincts not yet reporting, Davis was leading opponent Marybeth Mitts by 12,603 votes to 9,480, winning 55.5 percent of the vote at as the clock struck midnight.
Berkshires, State Return Incumbents & Pass MCAS Question
Massachusetts voters sent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren back to Capitol Hill.
Dalton, Other Communities See High, Peaceful Turnout
Of the town's 5,000 registered voters, about 1,600 voted by mail, about 500 voted early in person, and so far about 1,500 had voted on Tuesday.
High Turnout as Williamstown Passes Local Tax Exemption
That question to create a tax exemption to the Community Preservatoin Act passed by a margin of 2,177-977.
Dalton Fire District To Review ADU Implications on Water Rates
There is uncertainty surrounding implications accessory dwelling units will have on the water and sewer rates.
