Warmer Temperatures With Rain Later This Week

Expect some spring-like weather this week. According to Accuweather, Today, Wednesday, March 22, Temperatures will near 60 degrees with mostly cloudy skies.

Lee Bank Promotes Three to First Vice President

Lee Bank has promoted three long-tenured staff members, Paula Gangell-Miller, Christine Quetti and Brandy McKie.

ThunderFest is this Weekend

Admission is free to this day of live music, vendors, and family fun.

Pittsfield Council to Tackle Snow Removal Designation

The Public Works subcommittee last week referred the request to the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee to start the process.

Dalton Town Hall Renovations On Time, On Budget

The building was expected to be completely sealed by this past Tuesday and workers will also be setting up the staging in the opera house, or attic area, to commence work there.

Driver Arrested in Accidents in Dalton, Pittsfield

A minivan heading toward the Coltsville intersection was apparently rear-ended by a light gray Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu's front bumper was stuck on the back of the van.

Structurally Deficient Brown Street Bridge Closed in North Adams

The 26-foot steel structure's poor condition is well known and it was listed with 19 other bridges in the Berkshires requiring repairs or replacement using funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.

Williamstown Police Seeking 9 Percent Budget Hike

A return to pre-pandemic level staffing and an adjustment to the commonwealth's police reforms have the Police Department seeking a 9 percent increase in funding in the fiscal year 2024 budget.

New law may offer financial opportunities

Your own decisions and actions typically determine your financial strategies. But outside events can affect your choices, too. And that may be the case with the recent passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act.

No Races On Adams Ballot

All those who have returned papers will run unopposed.

Adams Reviewing $17.5M Budget for Fiscal 2024

The total budget for next year is estimated at $17,463,948, up about $476,975, or 2.8 percent over this year. The main drivers of this increase are hikes in health insurance, contractual obligations, the operations of the wastewater system, and operating expenses.

Governor Names Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure

Palfrey is charged with working across all secretariats to drive the administration's competitive efforts around federal funding for key infrastructure, climate and economic development projects.

Public Works Subcommittee Supports Pittsfield Road Paving Requests

Kronick referenced a pavement condition index (PCI) that listed Maryland Avenue in the 10th poorest condition and Delaware Avenue not far behind.

Agriculture Counts: March 2023

This is a monthly column from the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Lenox Spring Dance

The dance will be held March 25 from 7 p.m. from 10 p.m.

MCLA Announces Nursing Bachelor's Degree Program

Wigwam Owners Open Boba Tea and Gift Shop in Adams

Wigwam Western Summit owners Lea King and Wayne Gelinas want to demonstrate the "soul" of the Berkshires with their new endeavor 57 Park Street Gifts & Goodies.

Lack of Assisted Living Demand Has Sweetwood Eyeing Apartments

The owner of Sweetwood assisted living facility on Cold Spring Road is looking to change its zoning to allow its vacant units to be leased as apartments.

Dedication & Strength: Crosby Educator Continues Work Despite Illness

A preschool educator is with serious illness says a passion for her career and love for her pupils is keeping her going.

Construction Grant Changes No Longer Align with Berkshire Atheneum's Goals

This grant round is really no longer a renovation program, library Director Alex Reczkowski said during a trustees meeting last week.

North Adams Commission Passes on River Street Parking Ban

The Traffic Commission is holding off on any changes to parking along River Street near the Corner Store.

FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 M to BMC for COVID-19 Testing Costs

The hospital also purchased supplies such as lab coats, masks, gloves, and propane for the testing tent, and contracted to provide security and cleaning services.

Simon's Rock Hosting Curiosity Camp This Summer

Curiosity Camp is open to students interested in exploring academic and creative interests in a college environment while they are currently completing grades 9, 10, or 11. This camp is designed as a two-week exploration of college living.

Registrations Open for 2nd Street Workshops

The workshops, open to formerly incarcerated men and women in Berkshire County, are associated with the new programs Insight Out and Using Our Outside Voices, created by 2nd Street in partnership with Berkshire Museum and Berkshire Community College.

Greylock Federal Opening Expanded Branch on Park Street in Lee

Greylock officials say the credit union's Lee membership has nearly doubled over the last decade, necessitating a "more roomy, welcoming and functional space."