Berkshire Communities Receive Highway Funds

In Berkshire County Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Becket, Blanford, Stockbridge, and West Stockbridge received funds.

North Adams Taxi Could Lose License

The taxi service was put on probation back in February for violations including unlicensed and underage drivers and unmarked cars being used to pick up fares.

Own a business? Consider these retirement plans

If you own a small business or are self-employed, you've always got plenty to do, but you can't forget about the days when you'll be less busy — that is, when you're retired. How can you prepare for that time of your life?

North Adams Planners Give Nod to Language That Could Boost Development

Starbuck's interest in a corner lot in the city sparked a nearly hourlong discussion on the wisdom of giving the Planning Board the flexibility to change setbacks in the Central Business District.

Williamstown Rejects Tax Exemption for FY24

Two of the board members, Andrew Hogeland and Jane Patton, argued that the RTE is too blunt an instrument and advocated for more targeted tax relief mechanisms.

Pittsfield Becomes Purple Heart Community on 9/11

The city is now a Purple Heart Community and a portion of Route 20 is a Medal of Honor Highway.

North Adams First Responders Hold Sept. 11 Remembrance

Monday, Sept. 11 2023 marks 22 years since the terrorist attack.

Savoy Woman Honors Lives Lost on 9/11 With Memorial Stair Climb

Monday, Sept. 11, was a normal day for many in Planet Fitness looking to get in an early workout but among the joggers, Belisle was starting a much more difficult workout.

Flu Clinic at the Lenox Community Center

Pre-registration is required.

New Chief Joins Great Barrington Fire Department

Turner succeeds Charles Burger, who departed the Berkshire region earlier this year.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Sept. 8

Pittsfield Residents Call for 'No More Roundabouts'

Last year, the problematic intersection of Tyler Street, Tyler Street Extension, Dalton Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue was converted into a roundabout.

Berkshire County Historical Society Community Day

The day includes food, fun, music, history, hands-on activities, traditional craft demonstrations, and more.

Second Street Second Chances Triples its Outreach Goal

When the organization first started out its goal was to help 150 people in its first year but as of date it has seen more than 500 people, Executive Director Jason Cuyler said.

Pittsfield's 'Pearl Street Shelter' Opening Soon

She added that pearls are created in an oyster with an irritant, explaining that she is affectionately calling herself the irritant that will hopefully create the pearls.

Pittsfield Firefighters Respond to Blaze on East Street

The fire was in a former home turned office between the Ford and Subaru dealerships. It was called in just before 8 p.m.

Williams Women's Soccer Earns Comeback Win

Reece Willison scored in the final minute of regulation Sunday to give the Williams College women's soccer team a 2-1 win over Babson in the title game of the Manchester Women's College Cup.

Two-Car Collision Closes Lakeway Drive, Valentine Road Intersection

Both operators were transported to Berkshire Medical Center for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Veteran Spotlight: Air National Guard Maj. David Mendoza

He grew up in Hampden and graduated from what was then North Adams State College. His dad had four years active service during the Vietnam War era.

South County Construction Operations on I-90

The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Sept. 11, through Friday, Sept. 15.

Clarksburg Residents Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Executive Office of Veterans Services Announces Statewide Logo Redesign Contest

These changes call for a logo rebranding effort to match a new vision, mission, and set of core values. As a result, the Executive Office is seeking input from the public.

Governor Announces Natural Disaster Recovery Funds to Impacted Farmers

This funding will provide financial relief to farmers impacted by the February freeze, May frost, and July floods so they can recover and rebuild their growing operations.

County Stakeholders Push for Housing Solutions from State Senators

That was the message to state Sen. Paul Mark and his colleague Lydia Edwards of East Boston, Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, who is on a listening tour of the state to better understand the issue.

Berkshire NAMI to Celebrate 39 Years of Mental Health Support

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is celebrating 39 years of providing mental health resources to Berkshire County.