Healey and Driscoll Announce Administration and Finance Secretary, Top Staff

Matthew Gorzkowicz will be appointed as Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. Kate Cook will be Chief of Staff and Gabrielle Viator will serve as Senior Advisor.

Pignatelli Answers Student Questions on Government

The fifth- and eighth-grade students gathered around the dean of the Berkshire delegation to discuss important issues in the community, with more than a few requesting a picture and autograph afterward.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for the Santa Toy Fund Saturday

Participants are asked to join and festive holiday costumes are encouraged. There will be a raffle fundraiser in which all money raised will go directly to the Santa Toy Fund.

Remains Positively Identified as Missing New York Teacher

Remains found in Lee in September have been positively identified as missing New York State teacher Meghan Marohn.

Williamstown Select Board Discusses Ideas to Alter Town Meeting

After a 4-½-hour meeting in June at Mount Greylock Regional School, the board made it a priority to look at ideas that might make the meeting more efficient, assigning members Randy Fippinger and Jane Patton to work with Town Moderator Elisabeth Goodman to study the issue.

Pittsfield Man Sentenced to Prison in U.S. Capitol Breach

Troy Sargent, 38, was sentenced Monday in the District of Columbia to 14 months in prison for felony charges of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol, civil disorder, and four related misdemeanor offenses.

Clark Art Exhibition of 18th Century French Drawings

These works of art span the domains of natural history, current events, theater design, landscape, and portraiture.

North Adams Man Charged for Attempted Sex With Child

On Dec. 9, 2022, Macko left his home to meet the presumed child in North Adams at Natural Bridge State Park, where he was encountered by law enforcement and arrested.

CHP Welcomes New Board Member

Fisher, a Great Barrington resident, holds a doctorate in health and social policy from Brandeis University and she earned a master's in social work from New York University.

Swingin In The Season at Ventfort Hall

The program will feature seasonal songs from Broadway musicals and the Great American Songbook as well as traditional favorites and some audience participation.

Pittsfield, Williamstown Developments to Receive Housing Tax Credits

The Baker-Polito Administration announced $93.4 million in direct funding and $33 million in state and federal housing tax credits to support the development of 790 housing units across 14 projects

1Berkshire Annual Meeting Returns in Person, Touts Growth

This was the first in-person event the organization has held in three years and was a happy reconvening for many.

Lanesborough Approves Further Negotiations for Mall Cannabis Facility

The board spoke with Blake Mensing and Jay Jones of JMJ Holdings on Monday to discuss several concerns with the condition of the Berkshire Mall Property, including the fire system, water system and the building's roof.

Pittsfield North Pole Calling Program This Week

Pittsfield children in pre-k, kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 can sign up to get a phone call from Santa or Mrs. Claus thanks to the assistance from the Parks and Recreation Program elves.

W. Stockbridge CPA Commission Accepting Applications

The Community Preservation Commission is accepting proposals for projects to be funded by the Community Preservation Funding available through the town.

Arrowhead: Yuletide Reading's with Kevin O'Hara

Reservations are required for the readings which will take place at 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Tickets are $10 for BCHS members and $15 non-members.

Berkshire County Fire Departments Awarded Grants

In Berkshire County Adams, Dalton, Great Barrington, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sheffield, Stockbridge, and Williamstown all received grants.

Sunny Skies, Cool Temperatures this Week

On Friday, there will be a chance of snowfall. The temperature will be in the low 40s. Accuweather predicts it will be breezy with wet snow.

Clark Screens Short Films Focused on Early Animation

The program includes a series of short films focused on early animation, ranging from Winsor McCay and his dinosaur Gertie to the surrealist animations of Len Lye.

Jack's Hot Dog Stand Addresses Hot Dog Taste Change

The Eagle Street hot dog stand has been working with their distributor to figure out exactly what the problem is. Like many things, it appears to be a supply issue.

Lenox Library to Host Winter Birds Programs with Mass Audubon

These programs are offered for free in partnership with Mass Audubon and the support of the Lenox Cultural Council and are open to all ages

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 9

State Fire Marshal: Dec. 12 is Candle Safety Day

There were 93 candle fires in Massachusetts last year and 75 took place in residential settings.

A New Journey Awaits this Years Larry Murray Award Winner

Chester Theatre Company has named Tara Franklin and James Barry as their new co-producing artistic directors.

This & That Sports Owner Works to Give Back to the Community

Dozens of people a day call or stop by the store looking to have their collections they built over a number of years purchased or appraised because of the lack of places to do so in the area, he said.