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BRPC Releases Draft Safe Travel and Equity Plan for Streets

With the help of federal and state funds, the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is trying to make streets safe and equitable for all modes of transportation.

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Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding

Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

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North Adams Hosting Route 2 Overpass Study Walks

The city of North Adams is hosting three community walks this week to solicit input on a study of the 60-year-old Central Artery project.

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Senator Mark's November Staff Office Hours

Appointments are not required.

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New Moon Lodge Holds Veterans Dinner and Resource Fair

More than 200 area veterans and their families were connected to a host of resources available to them on Saturday and had dinner, too.

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Dalton Open Space Committee Seeks Members

The seven-member committee has three vacancies and more members would allow it to be more efficient in managing the Pines as well as strengthen its efforts.

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Clarksburg Committee Seeking Input on Town Field Plans

Residents are being encouraged to weigh in on the final design for the PFC Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field.

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Adams Free Library: Mysterious Massachusetts

This program is geared for teens and adults age 13+, no registration required.

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Local Veterans' Public Service, Civic Commitment Praised on Veterans Day

Reaching out to young people and sharing stories of sacrifice is a point of emphasis for the Williamstown American Legion post.

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Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Structure Fire, Brushfire

Both scenes were under control within 60-90 minutes. At this time there are no reported injuries.

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2nd Street Clinic on How to Seal, Expunge Criminal Record

The clinic will be held at the 2nd Street offices, located at 264 Second Street. Private consultations will be available.

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Truffles By Tarah Pop-Up Opens in Pittsfield

On Friday, the ribbon was cut for Truffles by Tarah at 48 North St. Offerings range from classic favorites such as dark chocolate to lavender lemonade.

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Public Safety Facility Panel Narrowing Potential Sites

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee is working to narrow down the four property selections it will include in its feasibility study.

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Veterans Day Ceremonies and Holiday Hours

Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and will be observed as a state and federal holiday.

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Ioka Valley Farm Win Maple Syrup Competition

Ioka Valley Farm won first and third place for different maple products.

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Market 32 Honors Veterans With Discount

All veterans and retired, active-duty, reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of service and AdvantEdge Card.

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Dalton Residents Eliminate Bittersweet at the Dalton CRA

Bittersweet, which birds spread unknowingly, strangles trees, and also grows over and smothers ground level bushes and plants.

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MassDOT Third Annual Name A Snowplow Contest

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6

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W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, Embrace Boston Partnership

In support of the Du Bois project, Embrace Boston has received a $150,000 Destination Development grant from the Massachusetts Department of Travel and Tourism

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63-Year-Old Postcard Sparks Intrigue at Herberg School

Did you or someone you know send a postcard from Paris to South Junior High in 1961?

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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.

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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

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Dalton Green Committee Needs Survey Participants

The Green Committee needs more responses for its climate action plan survey.

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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.

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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.

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