Four ways to use cash wisely

There has been a lot of talk about a "cashless" society, but it's not here yet. In fact, cash can still be a valuable element of your overall financial picture – if you employ it wisely. But how?

Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Ward Races

The 2023 municipal election is heating up with multiple certified candidates and a returning face in Ward 2.

Youth Event to Learn About Track and Field Set for May 28

Children 8 and up are invited to a Track and Field Youth Camp on Sunday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon on the Taconic High School track.

New textile Drop-off and Pickup In Pittsfield

This partnership brings two valuable services to the community: Textile Drop-off Boxes and a Free Curbside Pickup service.

Clark Art Screens 'Blade Runner'

Presented in conjunction with the Clark's exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch."

Mount Greylock School Officials Outline Diversity Work Plan

One of many areas where the district has emphasized its push for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging has been in how it communicates with the families of students, Business Administrator Joe Bergeron told the committee.

North Adams Art Commission Votes Flowers for Eagle Street Pride Mural

Six flowers — each in a rainbow color and representing a Massachusetts wildflower — will be painted on Eagle Street by volunteers.

Former Kmart Plaza Sold to Connecticut Realty Company

NRT Realty LLC of Avon, Conn., closed on the parcel on April 28, according to records at the Registry of Deeds. The manager is identified as N. Robert Trigg of Avon; a phone number listed for Trigg was not in service.

Berkshire Benchmarks Releases State of the County Update

The purpose of the Benchmarks initiative and report is to highlight the region's successes and challenges.

Willamstown's Rempell to be Honored at May 28 Event

Longtime educator and community leader David Rempell will be honored at a community celebration on Sunday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Williamstown Elementary School.

Jewish Community Day

High Lawn Farm is located at 535 Summer Street in Lee.

Fire Weather Watch in Berkshire County

Gusts could be up to 35 miles per hour.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: May 12

Clark Art Airs Met Production of 'Don Giovanni'

The award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary.

Hancock Shaker Village Awarded NEH Challenge Grant

This is one of the five largest grants in the 2023 NEH funding cycle, which encompassed 258 recipients.

Pittsfield School Committee Requests Bilingual Outreach for Restructuring Study

Its main suggestion was to include a dedicated public comment session for non-English speaking families of Pittsfield Public Schools.

Adams Elks Lodge Sold to Developer With North Adams Properties

Veselko Buntic, principal of Last Supper LLC, purchased the property April 5 from the Adams and Pittsfield combined lodges now headquartered in Pittsfield.

Letter: Night of the Living Voting Clickers

The Zonta Club Offers Additional Scholarships for 2023

The winners also eligible for an additional $5,000 award at the Zonta International level.

Veteran Spotlight: Jeanne Bokina Christie, Red Cross

served her country as a "Donut Dollie" during the Vietnam War. I found her to be full of positive energy with an amazing, fun-loving personality. It was easy to see the tremendous impact that she had on our soldiers in Vietnam.

Dalton Select Board Proclaims National Police Week

The Select Board proclaimed the week of May 15 as National Police Week during its meeting last week.

EPA Celebrates Massachusetts Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Under the new Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program, EPA is working with states, local governments, Tribes, and territories to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.

Clark Art Acquires Three Paintings

The paintings, two by Marguerite Gérard and one by Evelyn De Morgan, are the first by either artist to enter the Clark's collection.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Annual Meeting Highlights 2022's Successes

The year 2022 was one of gathering, celebrating and strategic planning in the downtown corridor.

MCLA Class of 2023 Charged to 'Wage Love'

The message to graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was to have confidence that they can overcome obstacles, to be present in the moment and, most of all, to "wage love."