Pittsfield 2022 Citizens Academy Cohort

The program began on Aug. 24 with a government overview on presented by Mayor Linda Tyer, City Council President Peter Marchetti, William Cameron, chair, School Committee, and Joseph Curtis, superintendent of Pittsfield Public schools.

SVHC Honors Employees with Putnam Awards

One award every year is presented for each of the organization's five core values: quality, empathy, safety, teamwork, and stewardship. The employees who received the awards are noted standard bearers and role models within the organization.

Adams Community Bank Expands Into Pittsfield

An evening open house and ribbon cutting took place on Thursday, Dec. 1, with the new branch opening for business on Monday, Dec. 5.

SVHC President of Administration Recognized with Statewide Award

Dailey has been at the center of several solutions at SVHC. He led the Healthy Homes program, which connected employees with newly renovated homes and favorable financing terms.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 23

Protect financial accounts from "cyberthieves"

Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland for that year, according to research organization World Economics. How can you protect yourself from cyberthieves?

BCC Announces Addition of Three Free Healthcare Courses

Spaces are limited but still available for all three courses, which are tuition-free.

Elm Street Java House Under New Ownership of 'Billy J'

The java house had a grand opening earlier this month and has been well received, he said. It offers regular lunch specials such as soup and sandwich deals with clam chowder and a soup of the day to choose from.

Adams Selectmen Discuss Issues with Mount Royal Inn

The Board of Selectmen once again had to table innkeeper license renewal for Mount Royal Inn, with just over a week left until the end-of-year renewal deadline.

Pittsfield Fire Knocks Down Christmas Day Blaze

Deputy Chief Daniel Garner reported that the Fire Department was alerted to the blaze at 23 East Mill at 4:39 p.m. on Dec. 25. Firefighters found flames venting from windows on the first floor of the 2 1/2 story wood frame structure.

School Break Outlook

Lanesborough Eyes Zoning Changes for Large Properties

The idea would allow for the reuse of larger parcels that are in residential-agricultural zones to be used for hospitality oriented projects.

Wahconah Boys Lacrosse Made History in 2022

The Wahconah boys lacrosse team gave us the top sports story of 2022.

In Feat of Strength, Williamstown Resident Braves Weather with Festivus Gathering

Spring Street in Williamstown Friday was site of the town's first celebration of Festivus.

Dalton Select Board Appoints New Animal Control Officer, Assistant Animal Control Officer

The Select Board appointed Levi Lisi as animal control officer and Richard Haley as the assistant animal control officer at Monday night's meeting.

Williamstown Fire District's Building Committee Discusses Site Work, Sees Cost Estimate

The latest estimated bottom line for the project, including so-called "soft costs," is just less than $25 million, according to the district's owners project manager, Colliers International.

Wahconah Park, Hoosic River Study Get Funding

The Wahconah Park grandstand project is getting $3 million with the passage of the $1.7 billion omnibus spending bill on Friday.

Berkshire Grown Gets $87K Grant to Support Farmers Market

Berkshire Grown was awarded $86,886.83 from the state Department of Agricultural Resources to support its winter farmers market.

Lighting Installations to Brighten Your Holiday

The final stretch of the holidays is upon us. Schools are closing, stores are filling up, and families are scrounging for activities to keep their family entertained. Here are some holiday installations to put a glimmer in your eyes.

CDCSB, Construct recognized at Chamber Annual Meeting

The Chamber chose to honor CDCSB and Construct Inc. as two local organizations that provide affordable housing in the Berkshires.

Pittsfield COVID Rates Slightly Higher Than Thanksgiving

The city's Biobot sewage data showed a 1.1 million copies per liter virus concentration over the weekend, compared to the 1 million copies per liter concentration on Thanksgiving day.

BFAIR Promotes Tami Minck to Director of Quality Assurance

Tami has over 20 year' experience in the Human Service field. She holds a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University.

Brien Center Coping with Staffing Shortages

These days, the mental health center wants those residents to respond to a "help wanted" sign.

Snow, Freezing Rain, Plummeting Temps for Christmas Weekend

The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory until 5 a.m. Friday, particularly for Pittsfield and North County, Southern Vermont and eastern New York.

Design, Education Priorities Envisioned for Greylock/Brayton School Project

Among the takeaways is the importance of "agile" and flexible classrooms, security, outdoor connectivity, professional space, welcoming arrivals and breakout areas.