Community
Adams Sees No Races So Far
With less than a week left before nomination papers are due, there are currently no contested seats.
Zonta Club Honors Six Women for Their Community Contributions
The Zonta Club of Berkshire County recognized six women for their contributions to the community at Friday's International Women's Day Dinner Celebration.
Local Accountants Offering Tacos & Tax Advice
Local accountants want to take the intimidation out of tax season for business owners with the help of tacos.
Bird Banding Event In West Stockbridge
He'll discuss the origins and goals of the observatory, along with its current and future research projects and their importance to the knowledge of the region's bird populations.
Pittsfield Committees Vote on Crosby/Conte SOI This Week
Two of the three votes needed to move forward with a proposal for a combined elementary school build will be made this week.
North Adams Planners Reject Setback Waiver for Cannabis Operation
The Planning Board on Monday unanimously shot down a setback waiver request for a cannabis dispensary on River Street across the street from the UNO Community Center.
Williamstown Select Board Chair: Vote Coming on Gaza Resolution
For the third straight meeting, the resolution was not on the board’s agenda but was raised at the end of its regular business by a series of residents, most of whom advocated strongly for its adoption.
Adams Selectmen Give Thumbs Up on Paving Machine Purchase
The Board of Selectmen last week endorsed the purchase of equipment that will allow the town to do its own street paving.
Workshop at BAAMS
Professional saxophonist and woodwind specialist Alex Foster will run the workshop that will be held at Studio9 at the Porches located at 18 Veazie St.
Allegrone Requests Tax Incentive for North Street Project
A tax increment exemption has been proposed for Allegrone Construction Co.'s $18 million overhaul of two North Street properties.
Zion Lutheran Church Hosting German Dinner
The dinner is on Friday, March 15, from 5pm-7pm
Dalton Planners Explore Tiny Home Amendment to ADU Bylaw
During the board's meeting in February, Tiny Home Industry Association President Dan Fitzpatrick joined the meeting via Zoom to give a presentation on tiny homes.
Cheshire Economic Report Sees Opportunities for Growth
Cheshire Community Association President John Tremblay hopes a recent economic development report can lay out a path forward in which the town can grow.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Robert Dutra
A graduate of Lawrence High School, he initially joined the Army National Guard. His basic training would take him to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Williamstown Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award Request For Nominations
The Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award recognizes a person's, persons', or civic group's demonstrated dedication, excellence, and integrity in community service in order to make Williamstown a better place.
State Celebrates Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Residents Can Support the Program by Donating Through Their State Income Tax Return
Williamstown's Town Flag a Topic of Discussion
There are only two known copies of the flag in existence: one at the State House and one in the meeting room on the first floor at Town Hall.
State February Revenue Collections Over $2 Billion
Monthly collections up $27 million or 1.3 percent vs. February 2023 actual; $11 million below benchmark
Pittsfield Figure Skating Club Show Returns to Full Force
The Pittsfield Figure Skating Club will hold its annual skating exhibition, titled "Skating Up a Storm," on Saturday, March 16, at 1 and 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club.
Fitch-Hoose House Gets African American Heritage Trail Brochures
The African American Heritage Trail has 48 sites in 29 Massachusetts and Connecticut towns that showcase the history and context of African Americans who played crucial roles in the region, United States, and world.
State Unemployment and Job Estimates for January 2024
The 2023 labor force increased by 22,200; Unemployment at 3.0 percent
PCTV Applauded at Cable Contract Hearing
City officials and community members showed love to Pittsfield Community Television ahead of negotiations for the cable contract.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Animal Health Officials Depopulate Impacted Flock
Williamstown Theatre Festival Leadership: 'We Have to Give It a Shot'
Rather than talking about a return to what the festival was before the pandemic shutdown, the goal is to build back a better, more sustainable and, by necessity, different WTF as it celebrates 70 years in the Berkshires.
Patriot Armor Systems Awarded $200K State Grant for Equipment
Patriot Armor Systems has been granted $200,000 from a state program for manufacturers.
State Fire Marshal: Spring Forward in Safety
Replace Expired Smoke and CO Alarms, and Replace Alkaline Batteries in Alarms that Use Them
William Pitt Sotheby's Announce Team Addition
Aldrich has been in sales since 1971. As a real estate broker in the Berkshires, he has become a leader in commercial property sales, leasing and business brokerage.
EPA Administrative Order Closed in Pittsfield
Over a decade ago, the EPA mandated Pittsfield to address the phosphorus levels found in the city's wastewater discharge and to rigorously evaluate and update its CMOM program.
Crane Museum Pauses Search for Permanent Location Indefinitely
The Crane Museum of Papermaking has indefinitely paused its search for a permanent location and shifted its focus to a pop-up museum model.
Elder Services Hires New Community Services Director
She will also oversee the Agency's outreach activities and marketing efforts.
