Community
BRPC Committee Mulls Input on State Housing Plan
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Regional Issues Committee brainstormed representation for the county in upcoming housing listening sessions.
MCLA in Talks With Anonymous Donor for Art Museum, Art Lab
President Jamie Birge told the board of trustees on Thursday that the college has been in discussions for the last couple years with a donor who wishes at this point to remain anonymous.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John Magnarelli
John Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant.
State Destination Development Capital Grant to Support Tourism
Program will prioritize projects related to climate resiliency, rural communities, cultural districts, and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
Pittsfield School Committee OKs $82M Budget, $1.5M Cuts
The school budget is less grim than the original proposal but still requires more than $1.5 million in cuts.
Young Wildlife Belong in the Wild
Bringing young wildlife into a human environment often results in permanent separation from their mothers and a sad ending for the animal.
MassDEP Investing in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice Communities
Programs Announced during Earth Week Tour of Kenmore Square Air Monitoring Station?
BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey Nest
Danielle Lemieux was on a routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight.
Governor Forms Search Committee for Dept. of Correction Commissioner
The Administration has formed?a six-member search committee, composed of?diverse professionals and community leaders with wide-ranging expertise and lived experience, to guide a robust?process?to identify?the new executive and administrative leader?of the Department of Correction.??
Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month Series
The Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College.
March 2024 Unemployment and Job Estimates in Mass
Compared to March 2023, the rates were down in seventeen of twenty-four labor market areas.
DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North Street
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking.
Pittsfield Resident Victim of Alleged Murder in Greenfield
The Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified victim as Christopher Hairston, 35, and subsequently arrested a suspect, Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, at Albany (N.Y.) International Airport on Tuesday.
Pittsfield Celebrates Robert 'Bob' Presutti on Arbor Day
Officials celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by installing a commemorative plaque next to the American elm sapling. This is a tree that James McGrath, the city's park program manager, said Presutti would have been particularly proud of.
Dalton Preview Town Meeting Set April 29
Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget.
MassDOT Warns of Toll-fee Smishing Scam
Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from EZDriveMA or another toll agency should not click on the link.
Tickets On Sale for Berkshire Flyer
Passenger rail service runs on weekends from June 21 through Sept. 2 Friday and Sunday service, including a Sunday morning train from NYC, from Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT
Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and More
This weekend, the Berkshires will have events including music, fundraisers, screenings, and more.
State Fire Marshal: New Tracking Tool Identifies 50 Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Standard Nationwide Method Recorded About 20 Per Year
Dalton Town Hall Lift Solutions in Development
Solutions are being sought for the lift in Town Hall that has been out of service since December because of safety concerns.
Williamstown Fire Committee Talks Station Project Cuts, Truck Replacement
Some of the "value engineering" changes are cosmetic, while at least one pushes off a planned expense into the future.
Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire Residents
One speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly.
Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
BRPC's Public Health Program Announces Recent Hires
The BRPC Public Health Program supports Berkshire County and its municipalities in areas including emergency preparedness and response, substance use prevention and harm reduction, community health planning and education, climate resilience, and infectious and chronic disease prevention.
Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action Plan
The Community Development Office, in conjunction with the City Council's subcommittee on Community and Economic Development, will hold a public hearing on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the proposed CDBG program budget and draft 2025 Annual Action Plan.
Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution
The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024.
North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning Change
A zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change.
Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' Concern
The Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter.
Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-Election
Robert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board.
Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust Hears Objections to Summer Street Proposal
A couple of the residents who addressed the AHT said they are concerned that Northern Berkshire Habitat is biting off more than it can chew and will not have the resources to build five houses at the site.
