Adams Filing Injunctions Against Two Businesses for Incomplete License Work

The town is in the process of filing injunctions against two businesses that have not completed its licensing process.

Shugrue, Bowler Pledge 'Better, Safer' Berkshire Community

New District Attorney Timothy Shugrue pledged on Wednesday to make Berkshire County a safer and better community and be responsive to stakeholders.

North Adams First Friday Theme: Fresh Start With Wellness Activities

Downtown businesses will have extended hours and many businesses and galleries will be hosting openings, closings, and other special events.

Lanesborough Health Board, Physical Therapy Office at Odds Over Masks

After hearing several complaints about the facility last year, the Board of Health still has problems with mask compliance at Greylock Physical Therapy.

Adams Police Make Drug Arrest on Howland Ave.

Adams Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Howland Ave. and made an arrest after finding over 40 grams of cocaine and over 100 bags of heroin.

Warmer Temperatures This Week With Ice, Flurries in Store

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 44, expect temperatures in the mid-50s with light rain throughout the day

Pittsfield Receives Grant for Wastewater Improvements

The project is expected to save the city over $500,000 annually while reducing electric utility bills by 35 percent Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Bard College Accepting Submissions for Open-Access Academic Journal

The Early College Research Institute at Bard College at Simon's Rock is now accepting submissions for the newest issue of its digital, open-access academic journal focused on the early college movement, Early College Folio Volume 2, Issue 2.

MCLA Leadership Academy Applications Open

Applications will be accepted through April 15 and information sessions are scheduled in person and remotely this winter.

Fundamentals for Safe Ice Fishing

In light of Vermont's recent warm weather, the department stresses that anglers take ice safety seriously and recommends a few basic tips and precautions.

Lanesborough Finance Committee Hopes to be More Involved This Year

The committee has already sent out letters to department heads about returning budgets by Feb. 15. Committee Chair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke said she hopes to reduce the budget as much as possible.

School Committee Member Vallieres Resigns in North Adams

The School Committee accepted his resignation on Tuesday with regrets, with member Tara Jacobs voting no "just because I'll miss him."

New Year, Some New Leadership for Berkshire County

The county will see a new district attorney, an incumbent sheriff, returning state representatives, and a new representative in the Senate. This is all under the leadership of a new administration led — beginning Thursday — by Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.

Charlie Baker Wraps Up Leadership of a 'Very Special Place'

He and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito did not seek re-election and will be replaced by Gov.-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll, who are being inaugurated on Thursday.

Letter: Comment to Dravis Article on 2022 Year in Williamstown

I just posted the following as a comment to Mr. Dravis' article on 2022 in Williamstown. Many in Williamstown rely on Mr. Dravis' reporting as their primary source of local news. With that influence comes responsibility.

Great Barrington Receives Grant for Sidewalks

The project will also improve six bus stops, including new ADA-compliant waiting areas and lighting.

Time for New Year's financial resolutions

It's that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we'll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year's resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?

2022: North Adams Year in Review

The city ended 2022 with a partial solution to its problematic public safety building, the feds taking interest in the flood chutes, new faces at City Hall and the opening of a $20 million cannabis cultivation facility.

BCC to Offer Flu and COVID Vaccines

The Dec. 16 clinic was canceled due to weather conditions.

Mass RMV to Remove Option for Customers to Opt Out of Automatic Voter Registration

The opportunity for driver's license and ID applicants to decline automatic voter registration is no longer possible in accordance with "The VOTES Act," a new election reform law which was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature on June 22, 2022.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 30

Pittsfield Firefighters Extinguish Chimney Fire

All residents were home. There were no injuries.

Baby Bonds Task Force Provides Recommendations

Although the recommendations made by the task force do not establish the terms of the program it can inform the legislation and subsequent programming which would build sustainable and generational wealth for lower-income communities

Pittsfield Licensing Board OKs Hot Plate Brewery License

On Monday, the Licensing Board granted the taproom a downtown beer and wine liquor license, and last week, it received a pub brewers license from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

Williams Men's Basketball, Women's Hockey Win

Cole Prowitt-Smith scored 16 points Monday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to a 68-56 win over Vassar.