Community
MassWildlife: Black bears are active and searching for food
If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.
Ventfort Hall Names First Director of Programming and Events
Gaia was appointed in January.
North Adams to Begin Study of Veterans Memorial Bridge Alternatives
Backed by a $750,000 federal grant for a planning study, North Adams and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art are looking to undo some of that damage.
Dalton Board of Health Approves Green Burial Verbiage
The trustees started exploring this initiative in April when they were thinking about updating fees. Bartels brought the option before the board after noticing that Great Barrington approved green burials in August 2020.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Al DiMuzio
"It wasn't 100 percent consistent but I was afforded the opportunity to get to know other people with different religion, beliefs, backgrounds and culture and to be able to embrace that."
No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
All regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions.
Pittsfield ConCom OKs Zebra Mussel Treatment
On Thursday, the panel approved a notice of intent application for the use of EarthTec QZ within a specified treatment area of the lake.
Literacy Network to host KidNet at the Norman Rockwell Museum
KidNet is being offered in partnership with the Norman Rockwell Museum, which is offering free entry to its exhibits for LitNet learners, and the librarians of Stockbridge Library, who will be present to help families sign up for library cards.
Market 32 Raises Funds to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is committed to saving and improving the lives of kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related life-threatening neuromuscular diseases that take away physical strength and mobility.
West Side Residents Build Ideal Neighborhood At Zoning Session
Residents mapped out a West Side they would like to see during an input session this week, utilizing multi-use properties to create robust density.
Adams-Cheshire Teacher Nominated for Outstanding Educator Award
St. Pierre-McGinnis joins eight other educators who will be recognized for their teaching excellence, especially in the face of challenging situations, as well as their contributions to the communities in which they live and work.
Marchetti Announces Jazz Art Contest Winners
Pittsfield High School has 75 jazzy artworks in City Hall, one of which was chosen to represent the 2024 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival.
MountainOne Marks 175 Years Since Founding
MountainOne ended a successful 175th anniversary year approaching $1 billion in assets and a future that looks to be "busy."
Family Center of Northern Berkshire Touch a Truck Event
The event will be held at 210 State Street in North Adams.
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.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 15-19
In addition, raising structures on South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street and Acorn Street will occur April 16 to April 19.
Holiday Hours: Patriots Day
Monday, April 15, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.
BAV Launches Market Match Fund Campaign for 2024
"Boost SNAP, Build Community" seeks to raise $30,000 to amplify Market Match impact
BEAT: Bringing Pollinators Home
This free and open-to-the-public event will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 6 PM to 8 PM, on the lower floor of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, 1 Wendell Ave.
Dalton Green Committee Clarifies Scope of Climate Action Plan
The Green Committee clarified the scope of the Climate Action Plan during its meeting last week to include climate-related hazard mitigation as one of its priorities.
Williamstown Charter Proposal Sparks Concern over 'Separation of Powers'
The Select Board and Planning Board this week clashed over a proposal that would add to the town charter a mechanism to ensure compliance with the foundation of town government.
Berkshire United Way Celebrates a Century of Service
Berkshire United Way celebrated 100 years of service on Wednesday with hundreds of community members at the Colonial Theatre.
Pittsfield Co-op Recognizes Employees for 40 Years of Service
Like most long-tenured individuals in financial service institutions, they began as tellers. Both experienced banking before technology became the norm and remember paper processes, applications and documentation.
Adams Review Library, COA and Education Budgets
The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen reviewed the public services, Hoosac Valley Regional School District and McCann Technical School budgets on Tuesday.
Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Wright Building TIE
The Community and Economic Development subcommittee has supported tax incentives for the rehabilitation of the Wright Building and the former Jim's House of Shoes.
Great Barrington Launches Community Liaison Project
Jovanina Pagano and Sylvana Proaño will work directly with community organizations and residents, particularly those community members who experience marginalization, to build meaningful, reciprocal relationships between residents and the town government.
Historic Valley Campground Opens in May; Commissioners Get Update
The Windsor Lake Recreation Commission has been charged with researching fees and amenities at campgrounds
Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Triggers Concern
A proposed kayak rental kiosk at Onota Lake has triggered concern from city councilors and community members.
Dalton Fire District Prioritizes Ambulance, Fire Improvements in Budget
The Fire District is anticipating a budget of $3,516,650 for fiscal year 2025, an increase of $820,196 from last year.
Lenox Community Center: 'Keep on Driving'
Scheduled for April 17 at 1:30 pm, the event seeks to offer residents essential knowledge to enhance their driving skills and stay updated on licensing matters.
