Pittsfield Health Department Seeks Renaming to Reflect Human Services

The department has also connected residents with supportive services such as housing/rent assistance, food assistance, medical health counseling/support, utility assistance, employment/unemployment assistance, health insurance assistance, COVID-19 test kits and guidance, referrals to specialty care, and harm reduction.

Dalton Fire District's $3M Budget Approved

Voters approved all 24 articles on the warrant at the annual Fire District meeting on Tuesday night at the Stationary Factory.

Boyd, Hogeland Elected to Williamstown Select Board

Stephanie Boyd and incumbent Andrew Hogeland emerged victorious in a four-person race for two seats on the five-person board in voting at Williamstown Elementary School.

Pittsfield Health Board Accepts Mosquito Control Plan Without Spraying

The Board of Health last week accepted a plan from the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project that includes minor changes but continues to exclude spraying.

Break in North Adams Main Sends Sewage Into Hoosic River

It's estimated more than 10,000 gallons of sewage went into the storm drains and out into the river at Eagle and River street.

Birge Halts Family Shelter Proposal at MCLA

A proposal to shelter homeless families on the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is off the table.

Dalton Historical Commission Gets a Fireproof Cabinet

The Historical Commission voted to purchase a two-drawer fireproof cabinet during its meeting last week.

Lenox Annual Election Results

The town held its annual election on May 8 and according to the unofficial results, 624 cast ballots out of the 3431 registered voters.

Newest Submarine Christened USS Massachusetts

The future USS Massachusetts is the ninth Navy vessel named in recognition of the state.

BUW to Present Awards at Live United Community Celebration

Berkshire United Way (BUW) will honor three community members with volunteer awards at the Live United Community Celebration on May 16.

Are you protected from disability risk?

Like many people, you may try to stay healthy by exercising regularly, following a good diet and avoiding dangerous activities.

BArT Theatre Presents 'Anything Goes'

The show will run from Friday, May 12 at 7:30 pm, with additional performances on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 pm, and a matinee on Sunday, May 14 at 2:00 pm.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Looks at Noise Ordinance's Effectiveness

Last week, a number of community members attended the Public Health and Safety subcommittee to air grievances on audio disruptions and asked for the police to amp up citations.

North Adams Garage Owner Gets Permit Reprieve

Nite Owl automotive repair was found to be in compliance with its permit.

Dalton Fire District's $3M Goes to Voters on Tuesday

The 22 articles on the warrant amount to $2,950,182, a $253,728 increase from the previous year.

Robert Moulton Jr., Civic & EMS Leader, Dies at 66

Moulton was elected six times to the City Council — taking a few years between his service — and once to the School Committee. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor twice, in 2013 and 2017.

Eclipse Mill Gallery Features Artworks Influenced by Pandemic

There will be an opening celebration on Saturday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m.

Craneville Elementary Evacuated After Smoke Fills Building

Pupils at Craneville Elementary School were evacuated on Monday because of smoke and odor from burnt-out motors in the school's heating and ventilation systems.

Scholarship Offered to BArT Graduates

The scholarship fund was established in 2017 to honor Julia Bowen, BART's founding executive director.

Pittsfield's Striking Out Cancer Event Back for Third Year

Area baseball and softball players ages 13 and up are encouraged to participate in the third annual Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires Event on Saturday, June 24.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: May 5

Clark Art Presents Concert By Conrad Tao and Patrick Higgins

The performance takes place in the Clark's Michael Conforti Pavilion.

Dalton Man Seriously Injured After Head-On Collision

Both individuals were the only occupants of their respective vehicles and both were transported to Berkshire Medical Center.

Pittsfield: Temporary New Traffic Pattern on Fenn St.

This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. While this work is underway, we encourage drivers to seek alternate routes and follow the designated detour signs.

Pittsfield Council to See $205M FY24 Budget Proposal

The proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024 is almost $17,000,000, or 8.9 percent higher, than the previous year at $187,438,911.