Southern Berkshire Regional Residents Express Merger Concerns

Southern Berkshire community members expressed their apprehension for the potential merger between Southern Berkshire Regional School District and Berkshire Hills Regional School District.

Ventfort Hall Puppeteer To Present 'Princess and the Pea'

The dates and times are Monday, Feb. 20 and Thursday, Feb. 23, both at 3:30 pm. The audiences will have the opportunity to meet Sprague.

BCC to Hold Open House on March 11

The event takes place in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street.

Charter Objection Puts the Brakes on Pittsfield Bike Lane Query

It is unclear what is happening with Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky’s petition to put a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that, if approved, returns North Street to four lanes of traffic and remove the bike lanes.

North Adams Council OKs Police Cruiser Funds, Short-Term Rental Ordinance

The City Council on Tuesday authorized the transfer of $109,582.13 from the Parking Meter Reserve Account to pay for the vehicles.

Adams Burglary Suspect Dies

The suspect, Mark Bednarz, has died, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Pittsfield Cable Committee to Vote on Spectrum Contract Attorney

Before September of this year, the committee will gather feedback from the community on what is and is not working with Spectrum and any additional needs.

CATA Hires New Staff Member

Courtney Maxwell is an artist, art educator and occupational therapist who has worked at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) as a gallery art teacher and as an occupational therapist at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.

State Senator Paul Mark Opens District Office on Tyler Street

State Sen. Paul Mark has chosen Tyler Street as the home of his district office, as an accessible, central location to hear from constituents.

Don't let fear drive investment decisions

In the past year, we've seen some big swings in the financial markets. This volatility may make you feel as if you have little control over your investment success. But the truth is, you do have more control than you might think — as long as you don't let fear guide your decisions.

North Adams Planners Push Off 3 Business Changes to Allow Wider Debate

The Planning Board pushed three communications on their agenda to the next month to give citizens a chance to speak to the proposed business changes.

Clark Art Kids Week

Every day of Kids' Week, visitors can pick up a set of complimentary colored pencils at the Admissions desk, along with one of the always-available drawing pads.

BCC Extends Deadline to Apply for Nursing Program

The deadline to apply to the program has been extended to Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Williamstown Select Board Allocates ARPA Funds to Fire Station Project

The Select Board on Monday voted to allocate $225,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Williamstown Fire District's new station building project.

Lanesborough to Vote on Public Safety Building in Two Weeks

Police Station Building Committee Chair Kristen Tool told the Select Board on Monday that it is important to have the special meeting at this time to secure funding for the nearly $6 million build at 405 South Main St.

BArT Charter Basketball Advances to League Semi-Final

Sawyer Moser Monday scored 20 points to lead the Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School basketball team to a 58-40 win over Hadley's Hartsbrook School in the River Valley Athletic League tournament.

Explore the Unknown at the North Adams Public Library

During the event, LeBlanc will show parts of his show, Travel Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot," now in its third season, and discuss the research that was included in his book "Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot and Orange Orbs."

Clark in Talks to Buy Buxton Land

The Clark Art Institute is reportedly purchasing the 114-acre Buxton School property in an agreement that will allow the private school to continue operating.

BArT's First Enrollment Deadline for Fall 2023

Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2023-2024 school year is to apply before the February 23 deadline.

Shakespeare & Company Behind the Curtain Lecture Series

The inaugural Behind the Curtain lecture will focus on "Romeo and Juliet," with an emphasis on how costume design can influence audience response. Shakespeare & Company Costume Director Govane Lohbauer will be the talk's featured guest.

Central Berkshire Regional Eyes 3% Budget Increase

The School Committee on Thursday gave initial approval to an operating budget of $30,078,694 that is up 3.42 percent, or $994,646, from this year's $29,084,048.

CATA, Lenox Library Presents 'Truth, Forest, Mouse'

A free reception will follow the reading where attendees can meet and celebrate CATA writers and artists.

Three Arrested In Adams, Pittsfield Drug Seizure

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and two illegally possessed firearms were seized, one of which was a customized fully automatic handgun with a high-capacity magazine.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Feb. 10

Clark Art Screens 'Persepolis'

The presentation is the final event in the Clark's Film and Drawing series inspired by the exhibition, "Promenades on Paper: Eighteenth-Century Drawings" from the Bibliothèque nationale de France, which is currently on view through March 12.