Norman Rockwell Museum Director Appointed to American Alliance of Museums

Norton Moffatt's term began on Aug. 1, 2023, and concludes on Dec. 31, 2027.

Hoosac Valley High Prepared for New innovative Pathways Program

Hoosac Valley was designated by the state as an Innovation Career Pathway school earlier this year, joining Mount Everett Regional School and Monument Mountain Regional High School.

Central Berkshire Reviews Regional Agreement Draft

The School Committee meeting was presented the draft on Thursday by Todd Emerson, chair of the Regional Agreement Amendment Ad Hoc Committee.

Macksey Kicks Off Campaign for Second Term as North Adams Mayor

But Macksey, the first woman to lead North Adams, isn't conceding anything to chance and on Thursday she touted the highlights of her administration and promised, well, more of the same.

Pittsfield Charter Committee to Review Charter Objection

Councilor at Large Peter White will present a petition to the panel that asks "Should the charter objection be eliminated or otherwise amended?"

Williamstown Artist's Major Arcana Paintings and Tarot Deck at Wild Soul River

These paintings, inspired by the Major Arcana cards in the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck, are also the inspiration for a Major Arcana-specific 22-card tarot deck released by Hudson this summer with Wild Soul River.

No Unplanned Interruption in Williamstown Bridge Project

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is replacing the span that carries Main Street (Route 2) traffic over the Green River on the east side of town.

Central Berkshire OKs Locked Cell Phone Pouches

The pouches allow cell phones and other devices to be locked magnetically so they cannot be used during school hours.

Simon's Rock Announces New Faculty and Staff

With the launch of the Bard Queer Leadership Project and the expansion of the Center for Equity and Inclusion, each of these new members of our community speaks to the exciting and progressive changes at Simon's Rock.

MCLA's LEAD Academy Expands with Support from Greylock Federal Credit Union

Greylock has pledged $100,000 to support a reimagined Greylock LEAD Academy, allowing the program to grow from around 30 MCLA students each year to this fa­ll's cohort of 200 participants.

SVMC Weekly Health Update: Aug. 25

Governor Launches Free Community College Program

This funding covers the full cost of tuition and fees and includes an allowance for books and supplies at each of Massachusetts' 15 community colleges

Berkshire Museum Exhibition Partnership with Second Street

The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, Sept. 2 and remains on view through Sunday, Oct. 1.

Field and Field Finishes Perfect Season in Giorgi League

Nick Waterman scored 18 points, and league MVP Frank Field added 14 as the Field and Field completed a 10-0 season with the win.

Williamstown Panel Looking at How the Town Uses Debt

At its Aug. 17 meeting, the panel talked about the need to get "buy in" from all four of the independent municipal entities for any policy recommendations that may come out of the committee's deliberations.

17 Pittsfield Officers on POST Misconduct Database

Last week, the POST Commission released a database of law enforcement agency disciplinary records containing more than 3,400 records from 273 law enforcement agencies that are updated through Jan. 31 of this year.

Paper City Oaks Fall in First Round of NABLL Tourney

The Paper City Oaks Saturday dropped a 4-3 decision in the North American Box Lacrosse League Championship.

Teacher of the Month: Celia Armstrong

Armstrong has been working in the education field for the last four years, getting her start as a substitute at 18 Degrees.

Overnight Hour Construction in South County

The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Aug. 28, through Friday, Sept. 1.

BCC Announces New Staff, Promotion, Title Change

Berkshire Community College announced the addition of eight new staff members, a promotion and a title change.

Community Compact Grant Applications Open

Cities and towns beginning this week will have the opportunity to apply for these various grants throughout the course of the fiscal year.

Pittsfield Celebrates Holmes Road Bridge Opening

After a more than 60-day shutdown, the structure was finished on schedule and returned to two lanes for the first time in four years.

Pittsfield to Unveil New Vietnam War Mural

A new mural remembering the county's servicemen killed in action in Vietnam, "Lest We Forget 1961-1975," will be unveiled on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m.

Dalton Public Library Searching for New Director

The trustees are creating an ad hoc search committee made up of six members.

Great Barrington Real Estate Transfer Fee Information Meeting

Revenue from the transfer fee would be used to support affordable and workforce housing initiatives in Great Barrington.