National Grid Approved for Phase III Electric Vehicle Proposal

This approval is among the first of its kind in the Northeast and will provide extensive EV infrastructure (Make Ready) through incentives and programs for residential, fleet, public, and workplace customers.

Governor Appoints Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development

Jones is currently the Executive Vice President of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and previously held roles with the City of Boston under Mayor Marty Walsh and in the Labor and Workforce Development Office under Governor Deval Patrick.

Gabriel Abbott Memorial Student Recognized for Service Leadership

Project 351 is a non-profit organization that empowers a youth-led movement for change powered by an eighth-grade student representing every city and town in Massachusetts.

FEMA Awards $4M to MassDOT for Winter Storm Costs

Kenan caused record or near record snowfall in four counties in Massachusetts. This created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public and improved property, requiring emergency response and protective measures.

Williams Women's, Men's Basketball Teams Beat Bowdoin

Maddy Mandyck scored 14 points Saturday to lead the Williams College women's basketball team to a 48-40 win over Bowdoin.

Carpenter, Framingham State Top MCLA

Katty Haidul scored 18 points, and Mount Everett graduate Gwen Carpenter passed out four assists Saturday to lead the Framingham State women's basketball team to a 69-43 win over MCLA.

Pittsfield Disability Commission Supports PCTV’s Accessibility Efforts

On Thursday, the panel voted to use $1,850 of its parking violation funds to support 500 hours of closed captioning on PCTV. This will cover roughly a year of boards, commissions, and committees.

BCC to Offer Suicide Prevention Training

As an incentive, students who successfully complete the course by June 1, 2023 will receive a $100 stipend through a statewide mental health grant.

Revamped Adams Agricultural Commission Meets for First Time

After some time of inactivity, an entirely new board hopes to revitalize the town's Agricultural Commission.

Small Business Administration Offers Veteran Certification Program

The improvements in the customer experience for Veteran entrepreneurs and business owners made by VetCert will build upon the $25 billion in government contract spending with service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) in Fiscal Year 2021.

1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications

The Berkshire Leadership Program seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to and competent in addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the Berkshires

Williams Women's Hockey Earns 1-0 Win

Maddie Tix scored midway through the second period to give the Williams College women's hockey team a 1-0 win over Hamilton.

Pittsfield Animal Control Commission Deems Two Dogs 'Dangerous'

Euthanization was kept off the table for both dogs but they were ordered to be muzzled and leashed.

Letter: Response to Mr. Williams

This community comprises academics, lawyers, wealth managers, physicians, and other steady and well-paying positions. Yet it almost seems taboo for the WYC to be paid what it's worth by the families who can afford it.

Dalton Board OKs ARPA Funds for Sewer Project Engineering

The Select Board voted to transfer $36,000 in ARPA funds on Monday night to supplement the $50,000 that it already has appropriated for the Dalton Division Road Sewer Project.

Wahconah Senior Wildrick Recipient of Superintendent's Award

Lucas Wildrick is this year's recipient of the Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence.

MCLA Panel to Explore Art, Race, Nationality and Gender

The discussion will take place at 5 p.m. at the MCLA Design Lab on 49 Main St. The event is free and open to the public.

Flu Shots Still Available at Big Y Pharmacies

Health officials continue to make another urgent push to encourage the public to get vaccinated. In the US, this flu season has been one of the most significant in recent memory with nearly 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths from flu so far, according to CDC estimates.

Williamstown Residents Reminded of Potential Electricity Savings

Residents this week were reminded that if they are not enrolled in a municipal electricity aggregation program, now could be the time.

Lanesborough Police/Ambulance Building Estimated at $5.9M

The new estimated cost for the town's proposed combined police and ambulance facility is $5.9 million, which is lower than what the committee expected for the project.

Mount Greylock School Committee Holds Off on Track

The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee voted 6-1 on Thursday to put off building a track with a new multisport grass field for at least another year.

Adams Zoning Board Debates New Cumberland Farms Signage

The Zoning Board of Appeals has continued an application by Cumberland Farms proposing the installation of additional signage at its Commercial Street location.

Lenox Cultural Council Awards Local Grants

BMC North Adams Campus Renal Dialysis Nurse Earns DAISY Award

Tessier, who serves in the Renal Dialysis Center at the North Adams Campus of BMC, was honored for the compassion and above and beyond care he provided for a Renal patient who was facing end of life, according to a press release.

Weekend Outlook: Comedy Nights, Gallery Tours, and More

Berkshire County is hosting a wide range of events this weekend including gallery tours, comedy nights, hikes, and more.