Community
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 18-23
On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech Ecosystem
The Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor.
Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA Funds
The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline.
North Adams Airport Hangar Complete, Commission Look Towards New Project
Enzien moved right into the airport's next Airport Improvement Program project: the construction of a new "T" hangar (named for how the planes are parked) west of the city-owned Shamrock Hangar.
Toasting and Tasting Fundraiser
On Saturday Oct. 19, a Specialty Pairing event begins at 4pm and features fine wines and spirits paired with bites prepared by chef Kevin Kelly of After Hours Catering and presented by sommelier Dan Thomas of the Egremont Spirit Shoppe.
Springside Rehabilitation Awarded Grant
The grant will provide Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with funds to provide training and placement services to prepare 40 un/underemployed participants for CNA positions.
Weekend Outlook: Halloween-Themed Activities & More
There are several events in the Berkshires this weekend, including Halloween-themed activities, live music, and more.
Pittsfield Springside Pump Track Planners Want More Support
Planners for the proposed Springside pump track have presented lower-cost designs and are asking for more help from the city.
Adams Taxpayers Will See Rates Drop, Bills Increase
This sets the residential tax rate for the coming year to $17.01 per $1,000 valuation, a 53 cent decrease. The debt for the Hoosac Valley High School is $1.02 of the rate.
PopCares Annual Dinner Returns, Celebrating $1M Donated to Cancer Patients
The dinner is a major fundraiser for the charity established in memory of William "Pop" St. Pierre, who died from cancer in 2012.
North Adams Projects Reaching Milestones
The 171-foot bridge needs urgent repair and was deemed "structurally deficient" after an inspection by the state Department of Transportation.
Williamstown's ABC Seeks Grant Applications
The deadline for fall grant applications is November 1, 2024, and ABC encourages new agencies to apply for grants of up to $5000.
8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
The Keynote Speaker this year will be noted Botanist, Jerry Jenkins.
Berkshire Communities Awarded Dam Infrastucture Grants
The Dam and Seawall program focuses on enhancing the safety and functionality of essential infrastructure, which protects residents and supports local economies.
Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Reviews Sites for New Location
Committee members limited the number of properties for the feasibility study review to four but will include a provision in its request for quotes to have a price for evaluating additional properties if that becomes needed.
Leftover CPA Funds Restoring More Pittsfield Plaques
The idea is to restore two Park Square plaques with the remaining funds: The Old Town Hall marker and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHS
The school is amid a heating system replacement, as the former boilers exceeded their useful life.
Lenox Selects Jay Green as Town Manager
If he accepts the job, Green will fill the seat left by former Town Manager Christopher Ketchen. Ketchen stepped down in June after 10 years of leading the town
Winterization Begins at Pittsfield Parks
City of Pittsfield announces city parks will begin to transition for fall season
Williamstown Planning Board Digs into Dry Well Question
The Planning Board last week discussed a way to allow geothermal wells in town while protecting the aquifer that supplies drinking water to the town of 7,000.
Work Begins on New Williams College Museum of Art
The building will feature a single-story layout with expansive public spaces and integrated landscape on the site of the old Williams Inn.
Elder Services Marks 50 Years of Service to Aging Population
Elder Services of Berkshire County has assisted the aging local population for 50 years, growing exponentially from its roots with three employees on Wendell Avenue.
Drury Senior Writes Song About Overcoming Challenges
Drury High senior and Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies student drummer Zach Hillard has composed a song, "Here I Am," as a personal anthem of overcoming challenges.
Simon's Rock Family Weekend to Begin Friday
Family Weekend serves as an opportunity for parents and family members of Simon's Rock students to meet professors, advisors, and community directors, and get a firsthand look at life on the Simon's Rock campus.
CHP Berkshires Completes Dental Expansion
The state-of-the-art dental practice is the final step in CHP's dental expansion throughout the Berkshires: since 2022, CHP has established practices in North Adams, Adams and Great Barrington, in order to expand dental care access to for thousands of Berkshire County residents.
Williamstown Select Board Talks Policy on Plowing Private Ways
The Select Board last week discussed a policy to guide decisions on whether to accept private ways for snow plowing by town personnel.
USDA Funds May Aid Lanesborough Public Safety Proposal
The town would only see about $60,000 in USDA grants for the proposed public safety building but could finance it through a loan with the federal department.
BCC Cuts Ribbon on Accessible Quad
On Friday, the college community cut the ribbon on its new, accessible quad. It honors Madeline Snide, a 1978 graduate and the first paraplegic to enroll at the BCC who is credited for inspiring change on campus.
Berkshire United Way Welcomes Seven New Board Members to Board
The Berkshire United Way (BUW) Board of Directors has appointed seven new members.
