Letter: Homeless Families at MCLA a Misguided Effort

One thing is certain, purposefully concentrating more poor people in already poor places appears to be the rule.

Berkshire Planning Commission Responds to Open Meeting Complaint

Lee resident Joshua Bloom found issues with agenda items and the Executive Committee meeting's lack of public comment.

North Adams Hangar Completion Date Pushed Back

In 2022, the commissioners voted to go forward with the renovation of the derelict hangar, purchased by the city. The project would tap a mix of state, federal, and local funds.

CHP Berkshires Names Senior VP of Operations

Duchesne most recently was employed at CVS Health in Rhode Island as the lead director of strategic growth and insights.

Governor Awards Grants to Adams, Hinsdale Composting Businesses

Second Chance Composting of Adams and Tommy's Compost Service of Hinsdale both received grants.

WCMA to Host Tattoo Session, Meditations With Tibetan Lama

Tashi Norbu will lead drop-in meditation sessions in the galleries from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, and Wednesday, April 26.

Pittsfield Housing Trust Explores Relationship Between Energy Efficiency and Affordability

On Wednesday, the Affordable Housing Trust looked into energy costs as a challenge of affordable housing with presentations from the Berkshire Community Action Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.

BArT Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll

Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."

Bishop West Realtor Achieves National Recognition

Cheryl Ryan joins more than 25,000 real estate professionals across the globe who have earned the ABR designation.

Pittsfield Hydrant Flushing Starts Monday

Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the course of four weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.

Eversource Files Reduced Summer Supply Costs for Natural Gas Customers in Mass

The energy company has filed decreased gas supply rates with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and if approved, an average residential customer would see an approximately 15-20 percent savings per month compared to last summer.

Barrett Calls for MCLA Trustees to Make Decision on Housing Proposal

But Trustee John Barrett III, a neighbor of the campus, said placing the homeless in the Berkshire Towers would be "catastrophic" for the school and castigated the board for not asking more questions about its role in the decision.

General Government Committee Backs Earlier Meetings for North Adams Council

The committee is also advising that it be put into ordinance that the council president have discretion to cancel meetings and that the way meeting packets be delivered be changed to "digitally."

Bishop West Real Estate Welcomes New Team Member

He is affiliated with Bishop West Real Estate in MA & NY. In South Carolina, Tom is affiliated with Dunes Real Estate. He is also the Managing Member of TOPA Enterprises, LLC a real estate development and management company.

One Killed in MassPike Crash

State Police were on the scene of a fatal crash this morning at the 2-mile marker on the Turn Pike.

Wahconah Adds Early Childhood as Dual Enrollment Course

Wahconah Regional High School is now offering a dual enrollment course in early childhood.

Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and More

Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this spring weekend including jazz festivals, markets, and more.

Pittsfield Awarded Funds To Assist in Sewage Notification Requirements

To celebrate Earth Week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that $600,000 in grants have been awarded to 10 regional or municipal wastewater utilities and systems across Massachusetts.

Cycle of Mozart Sonata Performances at Simon's Rock Continues

The public is invited, and admission is free.

Intersection Conflict Warning System Installed at Monument Mountain Regional High School

The new system, which is located at the driveway to the Mountain Regional High School, seeks to help improve intersection safety and reduce crashes at this heavily traveled location.

CHP Berkshires and Elizabeth Freeman Center Form One Door Project

Blackinton Union Church Clothing Collection Shed

This shed is designed to give community members a clean, convenient, and well-cared-for option to donate their used clothing.

Great Barrington CPA Committee Recommends Funds for Housing, Historic Preservation, Conservation

CPA funding is raised through a property tax surcharge and supplemented by State funding. More information can be found on the town website.

Lanesborough Opts Out of Early Voting By Mail

Voters will not be able to cast ballots early by mail but can they can still request an absentee ballot for the town election.

Pittsfield Children Assist in Trout Stocking Onota Lake

The wind blew a sharp chill through the air Wednesday afternoon but that did not stop the annual spring trout stocking at Onota Lake.