The Mount, Straw Dog Writers Guild Announce Writers in Residency

Among this years' writers are a dancer-turned-oncologist, a public defender, and a prison abolitionist.

Are Business Cards Still Relevant in 2023?

The modern business world is completely digital. We are able to communicate with one another through the use of messaging apps and video calls.

'Suspicious' Blaze Destroys Storage Building at Old Brodie Ski Resort

A two-story storage building at the old Brodie Mountain Ski Resort burned to the ground on Wednesday morning.

Pittsfield Schools Look to Improve Attendance

The district has had improvement in absences this year versus last year's overall attendance rate, Deputy Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa said during last week's school committee meeting.

Nutritionist Michelle Sisk Joins CHP

In her new role, Sisk will work primarily as a culinary nutritionist with the CHP Nutrition Club, which provides nutrition services to patients of Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative (MassHealth).

Dr. Ira Schmelkin Returns to BMC Gastroenterology Services

Dr. Schmelkin had previously served at Berkshire Medical Center as chief of the division of gastroenterology from 2004 to 2011.

Clark Art Screens 'Amarcord'

The showing is the first event in the Clark's five-part series, Manton 50 Anniversary Film Series: Films of 1973, featuring some of the great cinematic highlights of the year.

Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Assault

The charges stem from two incidents that occurred on June 8, 2022.

Pittsfield Council Nixes North Street Ballot Question

The City Council on Tuesday shot down Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky's attempt to place a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that asks voters if North Street should return to a four-lane way.

Williamstown Residents Approve New Fire Station

An overwhelming number of voters at a well attended special fire district meeting Tuesday approved a $22.5 million project to build a new fire station on Main Street.

Pittsfield Licensing Unhappy With Heavily Redacted Reports

The first incident was an argument that took place outside of the West Street restaurant and the second, which prompted a referral to the Licensing Board, resulted in a window being broken.

Berkshire Middle Registry Warns Residents of Mortgage Scam

MV Realty PBC LLC — also known as MV of Massachusetts LLC — is being sued by the attorney general for allegedly using deceptive tactics that target financially struggling homeowners across the state.

Letter: Scope & Timing Wrong for New Firehouse

Legislature Recommends Great Barrington Native for Postal Honor

The Legislature on Monday adopted a resolution recommending that Dr. May Edward Chinn, a native of Great Barrington, be honored by the U.S. Postal Service through its Black Heritage Stamp Series.

North Adams Awarded Federal Grant to Study Downtown Connections

Mayor Jennifer Macksey told the Mass MoCA Commission on Monday that they had received word on Friday that the grant was being awarded.

Lanesborough Officials Say 'Barriers' to Police Station at Mall

JMJ RE Holdings LLC and JMJ Holdings Corp., which will soon be taking the title of the mall, sent a letter to the board offering space for police and emergency medical services in its proposed cannabis campus.

Financial moves for military families

Military families face many challenges — one of which is the need to build and manage their financial resources. If you are connected to the military, either as an active member or as part of a family, what are some of the issues you face? And what opportunities are available to you?

Lenox Library Association Seeking Book Donations

Donations will be accepted Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon.

Williamstown Voters to Decide Tuesday on Fire Station Project

Residents on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize up to $22.5 million to build a new fire station on Main Street.

Clark Art Airs Production of 'The Crucible'

The Clark airs this broadcast on Saturday, March 4 at 1 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

Snow on the Way Monday Night

Expect heavy snow in Berkshire County with total accumulations of 4 to 9 inches.

Haley Leads Trailblazers to Opening-Day Win

Hoosac Valley graduate Nathan Haley Sunday scored eight goals and set up five more to lead the MCLA men's lacrosse team to a 24-3 win over Mitchell College.

Zonta Period Project Collection

This fund and supply raising program purchases and collects women's hygiene supplies for packaging and distribution to schools, service centers, food pantries, and organizations serving women and teens in need.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Feb. 24

Warm Up the Winter: Fuel Crisis 2023 Benefit Concert

The concert is March 2 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 pm.