Williamstown's Kennedy Receives Full Military, Police Honors

John M. "Mike" Kennedy was remembered Thursday as a true man of peace.

Berkshire Athenaeum Short Story Contest

The contest opens Thursday, June 1, 2023, and closes Friday, Aug. 4, 2023.

North Adams Police Holding Officer Exam

The Police Department is hosting an officer entrance examination on Saturday morning.

Clarksburg Town Meeting OKs $5.1M Budget, Passes All Warrant Articles

Voters at town meeting on Wednesday swiftly passed $5.1 million in spending for the next fiscal year with no discussion. But other articles, including a proposal to open the town's capped landfill to a solar operator, prompted debate and amendments from the floor.

South Berkshire Rural Health Network Gets State Grant

This includes a $11,820 grant for South Berkshire Rural Health Network that will be used to develop a strategic plan and improve connections to the region's most vulnerable residents.

Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County

Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2021-22 school year.

Drury High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2023

Drury High School has named Evan-Quin May-Sims Goodermote and Morgan Maclean Sarkis as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2023.

Prima Music Foundation at Ventfort Hall

A cocktail reception will follow with light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Beer, wine and a new signature cultural cocktail in collaboration with Berkshire Mountain Distillers will be served.

Municipal Electricity Aggregation in Pittsfield

Since the launch of this program in 2018 by Mayor Tyer's administration, residents have collectively saved approximately $8,390,000 and businesses have saved approximately $5,076,000 for a total savings of $13,466,000.

Dalton Expects July Delivery of Ladder Truck

The Fire District is projected to have its new ladder truck delivered in five weeks, the interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat said during the Fire District meeting on Tuesday night.

Pittsfield Budget Day 3: School Budget

The City Council preliminarily approved a $78 million budget for the Pittsfield Public Schools on Tuesday, up almost 8 percent from the previous year.

Holmes Rd. Bridge Community Meeting With State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier

The meeting will be help on Tuesday, June 6 at 5 pm in the auditorium of the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield.

Pittsfield Raises Pride Flag, Proclaims 'Pride Every Day' Theme

The city of Pittsfield in partnership with Berkshire Pride raised the LGBTQ-plus flag with this year's theme being every day is Pride.

Berkshire Community Action Council Announces Promotion

Jeff joined BCAC in 2015 as an accountant and through his professionalism, commitment and loyalty rose through the ranks quickly.

Pownal National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

A Pownal, Vt., man has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the New York Army National Guard.

Adams Theater Welcomes Comedian and Violist

Guests can opt for the dinner and show package, which includes dinner catered by Bounti-Fare and one drink, starting at 6:15 pm. General seating tickets for the show start at 7:30 pm.

Lee High Names Tops Students for Class of 2023

Tyler J. Moran and Isabella G. Lovato have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of Lee High School's class of 2023.

North Adams Mayor's Fitness Challenge June 2023

This will be the 7th Annual MFC for North Adams.

Williams Students Present on Major Topics in the Field

All presentations are free and open to the public.

Pittsfield to Create Cultural Plan with National Endowment for the Arts Grant

This is one of 57 grants nationwide, totaling $4,175,000, that the NEA has recently announced in the Our Town category.

Dalton on Search for New Fire Chief

Cachat, the assistant chief, stepped in three weeks ago when James Peltier was placed on administrative leave. Peltier was fired last week for what the commissioners said were personnel complaints and for overspending his budget.

Williamstown Conservation OKs Five Corners Roundabout Project

The Conservation Commission last week gave the green light to a long-discussed roundabout for the Five Corners intersection in South Williamstown.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: May 26

BRO MX Ordered to Comply With Conservation Restrictions

The Conservation Commission gave BRO MX until July 28 to place signage marking conservation-restricted area they improperly mowed as well as hire a botanist to review the area.

EforAll Showcase and Gala at Hot Plate Brewing Company

Entrepreneurship for All Berkshire County (EforAll) began its seventh Accelerator in February 2023 and will celebrate the nine businesses who have completed this intensive program.