Passenger Rail Commission Sets Public Meeting in Pittsfield

The Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission is holding a public meeting on Friday on plans for east/west passenger rail.

Berkshire Music School: A 20th Anniversary Cabaret Workshop

BMS voice faculty member Sherri James Buxton brings her Broadway and New York cabaret experience to the Taft in a program of songs, stories, and anecdotes about performing before, during and after Covid.

Berkshire County Towns Receive Community Planning Grants

Egremont received a $54,000 grant to delineate and map new zones or overlay districts, draft new or update existing zoning bylaws, and gain public support/acceptance of same, in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan.

The BArT Theatre Department Presents 'Something's Afoot'

Tickets are on sale online or may be purchased at the door. They are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

GB Distributes $350K in Community Impact Fees

The funds came from Community Impact Fees collected in 2021,which are collected from cannabis-related businesses operating in town.

Pittsfield Historical Commission Supports Two CPA Applications

Nonprofit organization Roots Dreams and Mustard Seeds is seeking $200,000 to support its renovation of 117 to 129 Fenn St. into a community support and educational facility.

Clarksburg Planners Continue Cannabis Dispensary Hearing

Chad Cellana, the founder of NERD, said if all goes well, he expects to be ready for operation in March.

Pittsfield Veterans Mark 81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack

The attack claimed the lives of more than 2,400 Americans including two Pittsfield residents: Petty Officer 3rd Class Roman Sadlowski and Army Air Forces 1st Sgt. Edward Burns.

Clark Art Hosts Williams College Chamber Music Gala

The Chamber Music Gala presents an afternoon of chamber music by students in the Music Department at Williams.

North Adams Airport Hangar Debris to be Cleaned From Abutting Yards

The city is renovating an older hangar on the North Adams Airport campus, and over the past few weeks, the city and general contractor DJ Tierney Jr. have demolished parts of a city-owned hangar, preparing it for renovation. After removing the siding from the hangar, the insulation was free to blow.

Simon's Rock Dance Program to Perform Concert With Berkshire Children's Chorus

They will perform "A Story for the Season: The Ballerina and the Clown."

Dalton's Single Tax Rate Drops, Bills Slightly Increase

The tax rate is a $2.30 decrease from the previous fiscal year's rate of $20.74 per hundred thousand, but it does not mean that bills will decrease.

Healey and Driscoll to Hold Inauguration Celebration at TD Garden

The Jan 5 inauguration will mark the first time an all-women ticket is sworn in to lead a state in American history, and make Healey the first lesbian Governor in the country.

BCArc Name Director of Brain Injury Services

He will oversee the expanding BI residential program that ranges from Berkshire County to the Pioneer Valley.

BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 23

Polito Celebrates Eight Years of Community Compact Program

The program to provide technical assistance to the state's 351 municipalities on a range of governmental procedures was instituted by Gov. Charlie Baker and Polito upon taking office in 2015.

Hoosac Valley School Committee Reviews School, District Improvement Plans

Superintendent Aaron Dean said his cabinet took feedback on the plan after the last meeting by adjusting some of the goals.

Williams Women's Hockey, Men's Basketball Get Non-League Wins

Erin Pye stopped 31 shots Tuesday to backstop the Williams College women's hockey team to a 4-1 win over Nazareth.

Pittsfield Holiday Shindy Returns to Zion Lutheran Church

On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., shoppers can browse from around 40 artisans offering apparel and accessories, art, homewares, toys, stationery, body care, and food products.

SBPHC to Offer Southern Berkshire County Vaccine Clinic

Regular dose flu vaccine will also be available.

Clark Art: Opening Lecture for Promenades on Paper

Grandin shares the history of the national library of France's collections, and how that shaped the selection of works included in the Clark's exhibition. The free talk is presented in the Clark's auditorium.

Delta-10 Tetrahydrocannabinol: Latest Research on D10 Cannabinoid

THC has long been considered the bad boy of cannabinoids, at least in terms of legality, whereas CBD has always been the star.

Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Wynn to Retire in July

The chief's last day of service will be July 4 after working the city's annual parade. His retirement takes effect after July 8. He will be 53 at this time and said he has no plans yet but will be staying in the area.

nbCC's Forum to Focus on Self-Care Practices

Attendees will learn about various tips and practices they can incorporate into their lives to ensure they are taking better care of themselves.

REAL ID Credential Won't Be Needed Until 2025

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification, for domestic air travel and to enter certain federal facilities.