Clark Art Airs The Met: Live in HD Production of 'Fedora'

The award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary.

Free Public Skating Events in Pittsfield

The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires is located at 16 Melville St.

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Makes Donations to Nonprofits

The Co-op embarked on Holiday Cheer, a bank-funded campaign empowering each employee to provide support to an organization of their choice.

Wahconah Park Restoration Committee Hears Timeline from OPM

On Monday the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee had its first public meeting with Skanska USA, who was hired out of three responses to a request for services issued in the fall.

MCLA to Offer National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinics

The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' Athletic Department will host two events on Feb. 4 to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day – an initiative that dates back to 1987 to encourage the participation of girls and women in sports. Clinic registration is open until Jan. 29.

Are you ready to 'unretire'?

Have you recently retired but are now thinking of going back to work? If so, you aren't alone, as many people are choosing to "unretire." But if you do reenter the workforce in some capacity, what opportunities might be available to you? And how will your renewed employment affect your financial outlook?

Flu, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Lenox Community Center

The clinic will be run by Community Health Programs' Mobile Health Unit.

Pittsfield Search Warrant Leads To Firearms, Drug Recovery

The defendants currently face various firearm and narcotics charges.

OLLI Instructors Preview Winter Semester Classes of All Interests

The courses run from Jan. 17 to March 6. They are a mixture of remote and in-person classes at BCC.

Hoosac Valley's Kathryn Scholz Receives Superintendent Award

Only one student from every district receives the award each year.

Bridge Repairs and Pavement Marking in Lee

Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Dalton Policy Restricts New Membership for Green Committe

The town put this new policy in place to get a broader range of opinions to best reflect the population.

Berkshire Green Drinks: Land Stewardship in a Changing Environment

Pre-registration is required to attend the virtual gathering.

Cloudy Skies, Some Precipitation Later this Week

Temperatures will drop this weekend. Expect cloudy skies Saturday with a high of 37. There will be more clouds Sunday with a high of 33.

Pittsfield Expands Online Permitting for Various Licenses

Previously, applications required the applicant to visit City Hall and fill out a paper application.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Jan. 6

Clark Art Art Making Activity for Preschoolers

This program is best suited for three- to six-year-olds and their caregivers.

BCC and BRPC Offer Free 'Choke Saver' Training Certification

The 75-minute class provides participants with a two-year certification.

BRTA's Fare Free Month Well Received by Community

This was just below BRTA's goal of 55,000 riders but Administrator Robert Malnati is still happy with the result, as it allowed more people to use the transit authority’s services or discover them for the first time.

County Retirement Board Votes 5% Staff COLA

Berkshire County Retirement Board voted to set the cost-of-living adjustments at a 5 percent increase during its meeting on Wednesday morning.

Dalton Historical Commission Updated on Town Hall Renovation Plans

The Historical Commission is in support of the the more than $600,000 in renovations planned for the 1890 Town Hall building but also wants its historic features to be preserved.

CHP Family Services Hosts IEP 101 Workshop

This is the third such online event hosted by CHP Family Services, which has new resources for families of children with special needs. Previous workshops have drawn dozens of participants.

Berkshire Grown Gets $550K Grant

The initiative will establish an online ordering system, update purchasing contracts, expand the selection of local food and farm products, recruit volunteers for food delivery, prepare food storage locations, and distribute the food and farm products to underserved communities.

Pittsfield Firefighters Extinguish North St. Fire

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries associated with this fire. Damage estimates are currently not available. No occupants were displaced.

State Announces Nearly $2M in Fire Education Grants

This year's awards will provide $1,103,488 in S.A.F.E. funding for 262 fire departments; $562,194 in Senior SAFE funding for 265 fire departments; and $252,783 for regional trailer props used by multiple fire departments to teach and demonstrate fire safety skills. Every department that applied for a grant received funding.