One Incumbent Ousted in Pittsfield Council Election

One incumbent was ousted in the City Council election and there will be multiple new faces on the council come January.

North Adams Set to Elect New Government

Watch the Conversations with the Candidates under the Election 2023 playlist on our YouTube channel.

State Treasurer Warns of Scam Calls

State Treasurer Deb Goldberg issued a scam warning on Monday cautioning Bay Staters about fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from her office.

Pittsfield General Election Includes All Positions

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and there are races in all but three wards — Wards 1, 4 and 5 — and School Committee.

North Adams Christmas Trees Delivered for the 2023 Season

The 30-foot balsam fir was placed on the monument end of Main Street. It was donated by Tony Gazzaniga of North Adams.

BCC to Hold Virtual Information Sessions on Early College Program

There will be time for questions at the conclusion of each session.

Berkshire County Historical Society Talk on Whaling Captains of Color

In his award-winning book "Whaling Captains of Color, America's First Meritocracy," Finley covers such topics as Ambergris and rats, while intertwining the individual stories of more than fifty whaling masters of color, their adventures, successes, and struggles.

PCTV Gets Closed Captioning on Cable After Issuing Complaint

Members of the Cable Advisory Committee agreed that this is a "great thing" as it provides better access to people who are hard of hearing and people who prefer to have the sound off.

SVMC Weekly Health Update: Nov. 3

Bash Bish Falls Parking Lot Work

Alternate parking can be found at Taconic State Park, off N.Y. Route 344 in Copake Falls, N.Y.

BRTA Holding Public Sessions for More Bus Service

At the October 26, 2023 meeting, the BRTA Advisory Board voted to proceed with a public comment period to gather customer feedback on the proposed additional service.

Dalton Green Committee Shifts Focus to Achieve Climate Leader Status

Attaining climate leader status opens doors for the town to secure more grant funding for green initiatives.

Pittsfield Council Holds Special Meeting for Audit Review

It was found that the city over-reported more than $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, which alarmed some councilors and members of the public.

Adams-Cheshire, Lee Win Youth Football Titles

Adams-Cheshire and Lee took home Berkshire County Youth Football League Super Bowl titles on Sunday night in a pair of hard-fought, defensive-minded battles at Berkshire Community College’s Gene Dellea Field.

Governor Appoints President of Commonwealth Corporation

Jacobson was appointed after an extensive search.

Select Board Considers Reclaiming Ladder Truck ARPA Funds

Despite earlier reports from the district that the ladder truck had entered the paint booth in August, it was disclosed in a board meeting in October that the truck was far from completion.

NBSA, Saboteurs Win Fall League Titles

Chris Brown scored the final four points of the game at the foul line to give NBSA a 71-68 win over Giardina and Bressett PC in the A Division final at Drury High School.

State Shelter System Approaches Capacity Limit

As of Monday, Oct. 30, there are 7,319 families in emergency shelter. -

Berkshire Delegation Commends Advocacy Of Constituents for Rural School Aid Program

FY24's $15M is twice as much as what Gov. Healey proposed, three times as much as FY23

Pittsfield Health Board Orders Demo of Charred Multifamily

The owner of the property is currently in a large portfolio foreclosure and has not been responsive.

MCLA Women's Hockey Completes Weekend Sweep

Belle Wurmser scored a power play goal midway through the third period Saturday to give the MCLA women's hockey team a 4-3 win and a weekend sweep over Hilbert.

Williams Field Hockey Reaches League Title Game

The Williams College field hockey team Saturday scored twice in the fourth quarter to earn a 2-1, come-from-behind win over Bates in the NESCAC semi-finals.

Senator Mark Announces November Office Hours

Appointments are not required.

The Nature Conservancy To Remove Egremont House

This week, TNC is demolishing and removing the house, located up a steep half-mile slope, in the interest of restoring the land to its natural state. The unpaved driveway to the house will be used for access to the overall property, and invasive plants in the area will be removed.

Vermont's 'Operation Game Thief' Helps Catch Poachers

Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a joint nonprofit program sponsored by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs and administered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.