 MassDOT 'Name A Snowplow' Contest for Elementary SchoolsThe contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2022/2023 winter season.  Pittsfield CPA Committee Sees 9 Applications Totaling $860KThe Community Preservation Committee in December will review nine eligibility applications for open space and recreation, historic preservation, and community housing projects. MCLA Men Fall at Bryant and StrattonDetric Hearst scored 34 points Friday to lead the Bryant and Stratton men's basketball team to an 84-82 wn over MCLA. Williams Women's Basketball Stymies Keene StateRyann Taylor scored 18 points Friday to lead the Williams College women's basketball team to a 48-35 win over Keene State.  Pittsfield In-Person Tree Lighting Ceremony Returns After 2-Year HiatusThe 25-foot fall white spruce is adorned by 20,000 lights, illuminating the area and spreading holiday cheer.  Enter the iBerkhires Holiday Lights Photo Contest for PrizesiBerkshires.com wants to see your holiday light display, whether it's traditional red and green or a multicolored extravaganza. Pittsfield City Council Asks for Assistance With Cell Tower ConcernsThe City Council on Tuesday passed three petitions asking multiple state and local entities to look into the possible effects of cell tower radiation.  Weekend Outlook: ArtWalks, Open Studios, and MoreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including Art Walks, pictures with Santa, Holiday Fairs, and more. See our list of holiday craft fairs and tree lighting events.  New Designs for Lanesborough Police/Ambulance Building ReviewedThe Police Station Committee reviewed a new design proposal for the combined police and ambulance facility, with hopes that residents can vote on the project at the special town meeting in January. Bump in COVID-19 Cases Seen at Two County Nursing HomesAnd all but four people found positive at a South County facility are fully recovered, according to a spokesperson for Integritus Healthcare. MCLA Women Fall at Anna MariaThe Anna Maria College women's basketball team Thursday outscored MCLA by 10 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 62-51 win. Williams Men's Soccer Reaches National Title GameNick Boardman scored on a header in the 80th minute to give the Williams College men's soccer team a 1-0 win over Mary Washington on Thursday at the NCAA Division III Final Four. Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas ReturnsThe community's beloved recreation of the Norman Rockwell painting "Home for Christmas" returns after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.  City Council OKs Starbucks on South StreetThe City Council approved on Tuesday a special permit for the coffee shop and drive-through at 1030 South St. after being continued in October.  Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira RosenHis book "Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes," is a 60 Minutes story on 60 Minutes itself from the late 1970s to the present day. MEMA Eyes Western Mass for Abandoned MigrantsMEMA was concerned because it took a mass effort to get the immigrants situated and fed, said Britton, and the agency was developing locations and policies for them.  Dalton Firefighters Extinguish Zinky's Pub Stove FireIt was concluded after an investigation that the fire was caused by a malfunctioning pellet stove.  New Staff and Board at Nonprofit CenterThe Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires was founded in 2016 with a mission to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow.  Penny Social, Non-Profit Fair Returns at Williamstown's Holiday WalkThe Penny Social and Non-Profit Fair once again will fill Williams College's Lasell Gymnasium with holiday cheer, merriment and a chance to try your luck.  Berkshire County Officials to Work Friday Game at Gillette StadiumA crew of eight Berkshire County high school football officials will take the field on Friday afternoon at Gillette Stadium to officiate the Division 7 State Championship Game. MCLA Theatre to Perform Experimental Show 'The Left Hand of Darkness'The show dates are Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., Dec. 3 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in MCLA's Venable Theatre.  SVHC Physician Aims for the OlympicsHer hope is to serve the athletes as a volunteer physician.  Clark: Lecture On Ruskin's Watercolor PracticeFree; no registration is required Pittsfield Man Arrested After Berkshire Bank RobberyHoffman 32 of Pittsfield, was taken into custody and charged with crimes related to the robbery. He is expected to be arraigned Thursday, Dec. 1, at Pittsfield District Court.  Vote on Taconic High's Vocational Status Set for JanuaryIf the panel is in favor, Taconic will only accept Career Technical Education (CTE) students in the fall of 2023 and, by the fall of 2027, will be all vocational. |
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