MCLA Ranked No. 7 Top Public Liberal Arts School in 2024 U.S. News and World Report

The College's continued commitment to affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report with additional rankings: No. 1 for Top Performer on Social Mobility in the state, No. 2 in the country, and No. 22 for National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Pittsfield Police Make Two Firearm Arrests

Officers recovered two guns on Sunday Sept. 17.

Clark Art Screens 'To Sleep With Anger'

The event is free.

Pittsfield Holds Preliminary Election Tuesday

Each of the three contested positions will be narrowed down to two candidates in preparation for the general election on Nov. 7.

Williamstown Community Chest Fun Run Returns Sept. 30

This community event consists of two races, a 5-kilometer run and a 1-mile kids’ run/family walk. The Fun Run races are open to everyone, veteran or first-time runners, and daily or occasional walkers. Families with pets and strollers are also welcome to participate. Both race events begin at 9 a.m. at the Williamstown Youth Center, 66 School St.

Mount Greylock School Committee Talks Sports Ticketing

She said the school uses athletic ticket sales mostly for expenses like equipment, supplies and uniforms. In the theater program, ticket revenue defrays the cost of costumes, props and rights fees for productions.

Dalton ADA Explores Replacing Town Hall Lift

The town's current lift, located in the police station, is not always functional, ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino told the committee last week.

Fall Repertory Programming at Images Cinema

Images will show films from 1998 and 1999.

North Adams Recognizes Recovery, Child Cancer and Hello Week

Mayor Jennifer Macksey read the proclamations at last week's lengthy City Council meeting. All three awareness initiatives have been recognized by past administrations as well.

Springside Park Conservancy Hosts Community Day

Music will be provided by the Eagles Band and DJ Rob Dwyer. Food will be available from local food trucks.

Pittsfield Firefighters Save Dogs From W. Housatonic St. Blaze

Both dogs appeared to have no visible injuries.

Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze Slated for Saturday

The Apple Squeeze is a one-day fall festival that takes over the town's downtown with more than 75 artisan crafts, food and information vendors at booths lined up and down Main Street's sidewalks.

Clark Art Presents Writing Closer: Art and the Senses

The session takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper.

SVMC Weekly Health Update: Sept. 15

Central, South County Paving and Road Work

The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Sept 22.

Online Souvenir Store Combines Love of Berkshires and Dogs

The designs combine aspects of the Berkshires, from skiing to breweries, and pair them with different breeds. They hope to expand to include items that feature cats for local cat enthusiasts.

Williamstown Planners Review 'Cottage Court' Bylaw

Beck's second proposed bylaw would allow manufactured homes by right as accessory dwelling units only in GR, Southern Gateway, RR2 and RR3.

Williams Women's Golf Wins Tourney at Middlebury

Euna Lee carded an 80 on Sunday to finish tied for seventh as an individual and lead the Williams College women's golf team to a first-place finish at the George Phinney Classic.

Pittsfield 'Shines' With 8 New Murals Through MassDevelopment Partnership

Mass Unemployment and Job Estimates for August

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 15,400 jobs in August.

2nd Street Presents Original Theatrical Performances

All performances will be held at the Robert Boland Theatre, located on BCC's campus at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield. Admission is free, and no reservations are required.

Pittsfield Holds First POW/MIA Ceremony

The inaugural ceremony was held by the Charles Persip American Legion Post 68 on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Route 112 in Colrain Closing for Bridge Work

The state Department of Transportation will close Route 112 to through traffic for approximately eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Governor Makes Appointments to the POST Commission

The POST Commission was established in 2020 to help improve policing and enhance public confidence in law enforcement.

Biodiversity Research Institute Attempts to Revitalize Loon Population

Earlier this season, the institute deployed rearing pens at Windsor Reservoir with the goal to translocate a total of nine to 15 male chicks this season.