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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."

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Berkshire Planning Commission, Senator Talk Rural Affairs

The position, which is housed in the Executive Office of Economic Development, will cultivate rural economic development and coordinate with secretariats and state agencies to ensure that state government is attuned to the unique needs of rural communities.

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SVHC Weekly Health Update: March 17

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BCHS Lecture on Early History of Brewing in Pittsfield

The presentation will be followed by a tasting from Berkshire Brewing Co., Hot Plate Brewing Co., and Shire Breu-Haus at Berkshire Theatre Festival's "The Garage" at 111 South Street.

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Two Car, Tractor Trailer Collision Closes South Street in Pittsfield

This incident remains under investigation by Officer Hallas of the Pittsfield Police Dept. Traffic Unit.

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Williamstown Town Manager Details Reasons for Trail Overrun

The town is on the hook for that $1.3 million, which exceeds the 10 percent contingency that MassDOT built into the budget for a multimodal trail bid at around $5.3 million.

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Easter Bunny Will Hop on the Hoosac Valley Train Rides

The trains will depart at noon, 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday running from Adams and returning to Adams.

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Great Barrington Man Among Judges at Westminster Dog Show

The dog show is set to return to New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.

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Chair, Commissioner of State Department of Public Utilities Named

Cecile Fraser will continue her tenure as Commissioner in the Healey-Driscoll Administration. These appointments will be charged with carrying out the directive of creating a "21st Century DPU."

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Haley Leads MCLA Men's Lacrosse to League Win

North Adams' Nate Haley scored six goals and set up two more Saturday to lead the MCLA men's lacrosse team to a 23-2 win over Cazenovia in the Trailblazers' North Atlantic Conference opener.

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Williams Women's Lacrosse Wins in OT

Elsa Dean-Mncie scored in overtime Saturday to give the Williams College women's lacrosse team a 12-11 win over Bowdoin.

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Adams Free Library Celebrates Refinished Staircases

Wood long darkened by age and use is now golden in color and gleaming. It took an intensive two weeks for Dupee Floor Sanding to sand and refinish the treads, risers, rails, posts, landings and hallway floors.

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Cheshire Glassworks: A Dream Became a Reality

Reynolds began making jewelry in 1994 and took up glass blowing in 2002. She sells handcrafted jewelry featuring her glass beads, sterling silver, seed beads, and precious stones, as well as jars and small figurines.

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North Adams Schools Developing Districtwide Literacy Approach

Chappell, the district's literacy and Title 1 grant coordinator, said the schools are using the approach of gathering current data and then collaborating as a team to develop strategies to support students.

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State Officials Tour MEMA Logistics and Distribution Warehouse

During the tour, participants including Representative William J. Driscoll, Jr., Senator Rebecca L. Rausch, and Senator Michael D. Brady, discussed MEMA's disaster logistics program and reflected on the many lessons learned from the global health emergency.

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MassHire Helps Expand Career Readiness, Plans In-Person Annual Meeting

The organization's School to Career database shows that 270 young adults have been placed in internships and structured work experiences this year, 77 percent of the goal.

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Governor's Budget Has 12.15% Hike for Pittsfield Schools

The school district is expecting a 12.5 percent boost in Chapter 70 state education aid as laid out in Gov. Maura Healey's proposed budget.

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Vermont Public Hearings on Deer and Moose

The hearings will include results of Vermont's 2022 deer seasons and prospects for deer hunting next fall as well as an opportunity for people to provide their observations and opinions about the current status of the deer herd.

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Lanesborough's New Administrator Brings Federal Experience to Small Town

Gina Dario came into the position about a month ago — in time for the town's anticipated public safety complex vote and budget season — and has jumped right into municipal government.

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Former Southern Vermont College Site Sold to Developer

Alfred Weissman Real Estate of Westchester County has entered an agreement with Southwestern Vermont Health Care to purchase the 371-acre campus the Bennington hospital acquired in December 2020.

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North Street Three-hour Parking Rule Goes Into effect March 27

Signage reflecting the new parking rule will be installed throughout the downtown corridor.

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Pittsfield Airport Projects Still Underway Despite Challenges

Oak Leaf Energy Partners has been working to resolve a couple of challenges it ran into for the Earhart Solar Project near the Pittsfield Municipal Airport.

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Dr. Valizadeh Joins Adams Internists, Providing Primary Care Services

Dr. Valizadeh is accepting new patients in need of primary care services and is partnered with Drs. Chi Cheung and Benjamin Rudin, and Jeffrey Bialobok, NP, and Caitlin Roberts, FNP-C at Adams Internists of BMC.

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Weekend Outlook: Being Green, Music and Maple Syrup

Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including dance parties, concerts, and more.

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