Berkshire Communities Get Culvert Replacement Grants

The Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance (CRMA) Grant Program is one of the many resources the administration utilizes to help municipalities replace undersized and deteriorating culverts with crossings that meet improved design standards.

80 Years of Baker's Golf Commemorated by Lanesborough Officials

Baker's Golf Center has been recognized for its long history of providing recreational fun to the town and beyond.

Mount Greylock Access Roads closed for Maintenance

The closures will continue through Sept. 22 excluding weekends.

North Adams Resident Killed in N.Y. Crash

The accident is still under investigation by New York State Police and the name of the North Adams driver has not been released.

Back-To-School Jitters

Kids and their caregivers are counting the days until school starts again, some with more joy than others. Returning to school can prove challenging for kids as they face meeting new teachers and friends.

2023 Book One Lecture At Simon's Rock

The lecture and Q&A will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. in the McConnell Theater on the Simon's Rock campus. The event is open to the public and free of charge, and will be available on livestream.

Dalton Water District Gets Lead Service Line Project Update

The next steps for the project will be to transfer the draft inventory into the GIS database, and identify and address inconsistencies with the GIS location and assessors information.

South County Overnight Construction

The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Aug. 25. Lane closures will be in place during repair operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.

The Classical Beat: Tanglewood Concludes; Berkshire Opera, South Mountain Next

This week, Tanglewood concludes its magnificently curated, presented and performed 2023 classical music summer festival season with panache by showcasing two live film concert blockbusters.

Box Lacrosse Team with Berkshire Flavor Heads to National Championship

The Holyoke-based Paper City Oaks adult box lacrosse team is headed to the North American Box Lacrosse League Championship in Chicago.

North Adams Council OKs Tourists Tax Exemption

The City Council on Tuesday approved a tax agreement to support the $17 million redevelopment of the Blackinton woolen mill into 50 luxury hotel rooms.

Clarksburg School Opens Four Slots for PreK 3-Year-Olds

The School Committee voted on Monday to accept applications for four non-resident spots for the 2023-2024 school year on a first-come, first-serve basis until Aug. 28.

'Once Upon a Time' Theme for 67th Annual Fall Foliage Parade

The parade steps off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, from the intersection of State Street and Old State Street and marches 1.2 miles through downtown North Adams. It is presented by 1Berkshires.

Adams Free Library Book Sale this Week

The sale will be held in the Miller Annex.

Pittsfield Council OKs Ballot Question on Residency Requirement for Public Safety Officials

Should public safety officials have to live in Pittsfield? Voters will have a chance to answer on the upcoming ballot.

Should you downsize when you retire?

When you retire, you'll experience many changes — should one of them involve your living arrangements?

NRG Energy Supports Farm Resiliency Fund with $10K Donation

The fund is administered by United Way of Central Massachusetts and supported by the Healey-Driscoll administration as well as private foundations and philanthropic organizations.

Title Match-Ups Set in Giorgi Summer League

The stage is set for the league finals this week, where Team DB will take on Giardina Bresett fo the A Division crown and Field and Field General Contracting will meet Central Radio for the B Division title.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Aug. 18

Pittsfield Art Partnership Plans New Mural at 348 North St.

Local artist Cara Petricca will paint an original mural this week on the north-facing side of 348 North St.

Prima Music Foundation to Perform at Ventfort Hall

Tickets are $45 general admission and $40 for Berkshire county residents.

Dalton Select Board Determines Two Dogs a Nuisance

The order requires owner Marisa Washburn to humanely restrain both her pug and Yorkshire terrier whenever they are outside of the home.

Holmes Road Bridge Expected to Open on Friday

Earlier this month, the city reported that the contractor has been actively working on-site to ensure that this deadline is met. Bridge deck waterproofing was installed on Aug. 14 and paving followed.

Fire Officials Emphasize Safety for Incoming College Student

Working alarms, clear exit routes, and practicing a plan for using them are crucial for when a fire breaks out, but students can also take steps to prevent them from starting in the first place.

Minor Change to Dalton Landfill Project in the Works

To support the Warren Landfill solar project, Citizens Energy is interested in installing utility poles along the access road to interconnect the project to the electrical grid.