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.

Dalton Residents Discuss Parking and Zinky's Pub Capacity

A resident filed a complaint saying the pub is often over capacity, causing dangerous conditions for the residents who live in that area.

Steepleview Realty, Berkshire Elder Law Mark 25 Years

Jennifer Segala of Steepleview Real Estate and attorney James Sisto of Berkshire Elder Law marked their anniversaries last week with an open house and music at the Berkshire Plaza on Main Street, where both have offices.

Berkshire Museum Welcomes Foster Families with Free Admission Program

Under this program, foster families receive free admission to Berkshire Museum for two adults and two children.

Brunch for a Cause to Support BFAIR

Firehouse Cafe & Bistro will donate 30 percent of the day's proceeds to BFAIR.

Williamstown Finance Committee Members: Town Needs to Grow Tax Base

Members of the Finance Committee this month called on the town to encourage more economic development in order to increase the tax base.

Simon's Rock to Host Discovery Day

Discovery Day is designed to give prospective students and families a chance to tour the campus, meet faculty and students, and get to know the Simon's Rock community.

Great Barrington Earth Day Collection Bag Pickup

The town-wide Earth Day clean-up is Saturday, April 22, and town residents are encouraged to pitch in with a town-wide clean-up.

Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation Completes Purchase of Farmland

The Trustees of Reservations will buy the development rights for the parcel from Rural Lands, placing a farm-forward conservation restriction on it, thereby preserving the land in perpetuity.

Paranormal Investigation at Ventfort Hall

Join him on Saturday evening, April 21 from 7 pm to midnight.

BCC Accepting Applications for Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Physical therapist assistants work in diverse settings that include hospitals, private PT practices, community health agencies, schools, pediatric facilities,nursing homes, industrial or corporate health facilities and rehabilitation centers.

Central Berkshire Discussing Preschool at Wahconah Regional

This addition would address feedback that the district has received from community members regarding the accessibility of its other preschool programs and provide more internship opportunities to Wahconah students.

North Adams Council Revotes to Back Housing Authority Commissioner

The council had been swayed by stories from Housing Authority residents and others about poor conditions at the federal housing projects and a lack of communication from the commissioners at the March 28 meeting.

BFAIR & Greylock Federal Distribute 250 Bicycle Helmets

Saturday's word of the day was "safety" at the Ashuwilliticook Rail Trail as two organizations partnered to distribute hundreds of free helmets in honor of National Brain Injury Awareness Month.

MassDOT: Paving in Lee, Becket

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

Pittsfield Fire Knock Down Brown St. Blaze

The cause of fire is under investigation.

Pittsfield Council OKs Bilingual Pay Increase, Diversity Ambassador Program

An increase in bilingual proficiency compensation and a diversity, equity, and inclusion ambassador program was approved during last week's City Council meeting — but not without debate.

CHP Free Pediatric Bivalent Boosters for Children

These boosters are free.

Clark Art to Screen 'Metropolis'

Presented in connection with the Clark's exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch," this is the third event in the Clark's five-part series, Visionary Architecture on Film.

McCann Raises More than $1,000 for AYJ Fund

The school's SkillsUSA officers, who organized the coin war, presented AYJ founders Kathy and Joe Arabia a large check made up of small change Thursday.

Dryer Fire Causes Damage to Pittsfield Home

They found heavy fire in the basement near the washer and dryer that had spread across the ceilings and walls.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: April 14

Earth Day lessons for investors

It's almost Earth Day, when people around the world focus on ways of protecting and preserving the environment. And the lessons from this occasion can be applied to other areas of life — such as investing.

BCC Calls for Submissions For Daniel Dillon '62 Heart of Service Alumni Award

A 1962 BCC graduate, Dillon was known for caring deeply about his community. He succumbed to COVID-19 in January 2021.

Pittsfield School Committee Continues Budget Conversation Ahead of April 26 Vote

The committee is expected to adopt a budget on April 26 and have a joint meeting with the City Council no later than June 1.