Dalton Police Station Gets Asbestos Abatement

'Jungle Jim' Bring Balloon Magic to Adams Library

Families and children are invited to the Adams Free Library's "Minecraft Madness Balloon Magic" by Jungle Jim Manning on Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m.

Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project

Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.

Neal Announces $750K Earmark for Town Hall Restoration

signature building of the Downtown Historic District, the Town Hall is on the State Register of Historic Places. Funding secured by Neal will support the restoration and repair interior and exterior features throughout the building.

Two Berkshire Peaker Plants Have Been Put in the Past

Two peaker plants in Berkshire County have been out of service for two years and are in the process of demolition. Local environmentalists are rejoicing.

Clark 'Fragile Beauty' Exhibit Profits from Direct Light

The exhibit "Fragile Beauty" fills the pavilion with glass objects from the Corning Museum of Glass, showcasing different cultures, time periods and techniques, and will run through Oct. 27.

Downtown Pittsfield Lit Up for Pittsfield Beautiful

Berkshire Lightscapes will honor Pittsfield Beautiful for its commitment to the downtown by lighting up the exteriors of buildings and public spaces with flower colors, Monday, July 22, through Sunday, July 28.

Berkshire United Way Thanks Funded Partners with Picnic

The Controy Pavilion at Onota Lake was filled with some of Berkshire United Way's funded partners for its second annual "thank you" summer celebration picnic.

MassPike Paving, Bridge Work Schedule for July 22-26

Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.

Williamstown Zoning Board Considers Art Museum Plan

The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday began its review of the development plan for a new Williams College Museum of Art at the junction of Routes 2 and 7.

North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School Project

The City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday.

Late-Night Crash Takes Out Main Street Tree in North Adams

An errant pickup truck took out one of the trees on Main Street on Thursday night.

Government Briefs: Cape Cod Bridges Funding & More

The Healey-Driscoll administration is celebrating that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers winning nearly $1 billion in federal funding for the replacement of the Cape Cod bridges.

@theMarket: Politics Take Center Stage in Equity Markets

As temperatures climb to record highs throughout the nation, the financial markets feel their brand of heat as election fever takes hold with a vengeance.

MCLA Accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received its decennial accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education.

BFAIR Appoints Director of Employee Development

Berkshire Family and Individual Resources has appointed Noelle Crawford as the new director of learning and employee development.

New England Public Media Names Senior Director of Development

With more than 20 years of experience working in public service in western Massachusetts, Tracy Trial joins New England Public Media as senior director of development.

Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks Housing

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive.

Fairview Hospital Receives Awards for Stroke Care

Fairview Hospital has been twice recognized for its stroke care by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers

The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.

Lee Bank Foundation Awards Grants to Nonprofits

These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.

Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs

The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package.

Park Vandalism Has Pittsfield Looking to Enhance Enforcement

Following significant wintertime vandalism of park facilities, the city is looking at a streamlined process for barring those who cannot follow rules and regulations.

Bennington Head Start Sets Instant Enrollment Event

Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an instant enrollment event for qualified families at its North Bennington campus at 2 Park St. on July 31 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Sen. Warren Visits Pittsfield, Speaks on State of Nation

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren traveled to Pittsfield on Thursday to delivery nearly $1 million federal funding and speak about health care and economic development.