Critics of Residential Tax Exemption in Williamstown State Their Case

Jeffrey Thomas spoke for seven minutes from the floor of the meeting, imploring the board to "move on" and not waste time even considering whether an RTE could benefit members of the community.

Pittsfield Councilors Ask for Citywide Water Meter Plan

The panel will reconvene in about a month with further demographic information and possible paths forward so that they can create a citywide plan to send to the full council.

Williamstown Names Bicycle/Pedestrian Path

The board Monday briefly considered whether it should allow for one more round of community response to the suggested name before holding a vote.

Great Barrington Urges Participation in Internet Access Survey

The survey is available until Aug. 31.

Berkshire Humane Shopping Spree Supported by Haddad Subaru

Haddad Subaru went a step further and pledged if the Subaru was filled, they would pay for Berkshire Humane to go on a shopping spree at Benson's Pets.

Clark Art Hosts Opportunity to Meet CATA Artists

The event is free.

CRA Schedules Crane Paper Sale

The event offers stationery, Christmas cards, invitations, and announcements at deep discounts.

Bird, Harrigan Lead Teams to Giorgi League Wins

Hayden Bird and Keiland Cross each had a double-double Monday to lead Giardina and Bressett PC to a 78-65 win over PhoneBros in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division.

529 plans offer benefits in all markets

A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it's one year closer to the day when they head off to college or some other post-secondary education or training.

BMC Achieves Recognition for Orthopaedic Care

Berkshire Medical Center is one of over 300 healthcare institutions nationwide that has taken initiative to ensure its osteoporotic fracture patients receive the highest quality care by implementing The American Orthopaedic Association's (AOA) Own the Bone program.

Vacant North Adams Bank Being Developed for Retail, Public Space

Latent Build is looking to "break the cycle" with "substantial improvements" to the full 20,000-square-foot site that will create a pedestrian destination.

Pittsfield Historical OKs Demos for Fire-Gutted Home, Business

The 2021 fire destroyed most features of the house such as doors and windows. It was believed to be a two-family home at the time. Less than a month after the fire, owner Stephen Furey passed away at the age of 55.

1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class

This group of 27 rising high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in June with a three-day, two-night retreat held at Camp Becket.

Pittsfield's West Nile Risk Elevated; Council Asked to Resume Spraying

With three cases of West Nile virus found in recent sampled mosquitos, the City Council on Tuesday will tackle requests to resume adulticide spraying.

BCHS Talk on Shays' Rebellion

Abbott is an independent researcher and 18th century living history practitioner living in North Canaan, Conn.

Northern Berkshire Adult Education to Host Open House

Community members are encouraged to stop in during 5–7:30pm to talk with Director Annie Pecor, or a teacher/advisor to learn more about adult education offerings for the upcoming year.

Allard, NBSA Shoot to Giorgi League Win

Kollin Allard hit nine 3-pointers on his way to a 33-point night on Sunday to lead Northern Berkshire Sports Academy to a 92-77 win over Big Body Beamers in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League.

Soap Box Derby Saturday on Pittsfield's West Side

Check in starts at 11 a.m., and the first race at noon features the city’s mayoral candidates at noon. The races will be held at the corner of Columbus and Robbins Avenues.

Clark Art Talk on 'Secrets From the Press'

Free. Capacity is limited.

SVMC Weekly Health Update: Aug. 11

Three Hospitalized After Merrill Road Car Accident

A 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck operated by a Mark Papkey was traveling north bound on Merrill Roadd, when he collided with a south bound 2006 Subaru Forester operated by a Parkpoom Seesangrit.

Deputy MDAR Commissioner Visits Pittsfield Farmers Market

MDAR Deputy Commissioner Winton Pitcoff pointed out that farmers are also a big contributor to the state's fight against climate change, as they steward the land, take care of natural resources and take care of natural resources.

Veteran Spotlight: Spc. Dave DiMestico

He is proud of the people in his family who have served — his father, Paul, was in the Army Air Forces in World War II, his brother Peter was a Marine during the Vietnam era and his son Mike has been serving in the Navy 13 years, as well as numerous other relatives.

South County Overnight Construction Operations on I-90

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Pickleball Coming to Springside Park in the Fall

Located in the northeast corner of Springside Park near the Doyle Softball Complex on Benedict Road, it will feature six courts and a small parking lot.