Regional Initiative Prioritizing Support for BIPOC Community

To address this priority, BFF, a regional initiative which launched earlier this fall to build capacity of grant seekers throughout the Berkshires, is conducting a multi-phase outreach and assessment process to better understand best practices around supporting access to and acquisition of government funding by BIPOC and BIPOC-serving entities.

CHP Names Chief Medical Officer for Countywide Healthcare Network

Beckwith, who is an obstetrician-gynecologist at CHP Barrington OB/GYN, will continue seeing patients while overseeing the CHP medical staff throughout Berkshire County.

Is a Donor-advised Fund Right for You?

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that's gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it?

State Fire Marshal: Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

There were 678 Thanksgiving Day fires in Massachusetts from 2017 to 2021, and 87 percent of them started with cooking activities at home.

Thanksgiving Angels Feeds Nearly 2,000 County Families

The program has over 20 participating organizations, food pantries, and faith communities.

Williamstown Planners Hones Manufactured Home, Frontage, Multi-Family Bylaws

The board is on track to propose three amendments that members hope will be more easily understood by town meeting members at the May 2023 assembly.

Berkshire Food Project Thanksgiving Dinner Returns In-Person

The Berkshire Food Project has not held an in-person Thanksgiving meal since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Rondeau said the meal is more than sustenance but a chance to break bread together.

BCC Stay Active and Independent for Life Classes To Return

SAIL is an evidence-based program that partners with educational institutions, community centers and health care facilities.

Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Compliance Professional

As Compliance Professional, Julia Lewis is responsible for Berkshire Money Management's internal compliance program, employee training, and processes and procedures.

Oh Be Thankful Dessert Contest Returns

The event, organized by Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, benefits the Al Nelson Friendship Food Pantry and the Berkshire Humane Society.

Pittsfield Tree Lighting Returns In-Person

The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. with some short speeches and a performance from the Berkshire Hills Chorus once the tree is lit. Santa and Mrs. Clause will then arrive to ring in the holiday season.

Small Business Saturday Celebrated in Downtown Bennington

This nationwide initiative, started by American Express in 2010, encourages consumers to shop locally and support small businesses, with the goal of bolstering local economies and keeping shopping dollars in-state.

Bard College Receives State Funds for Long Pond Brook Restoration

The award in Great Barrington will fund preliminary work for the Long Pond Brook Restoration project, which aims to restore aquatic connectivity to Long Pond Brook by removing three dams on the Bard College at Simon's Rock campus.

Williams Men's Soccer Reaches NCAA Final Four

David Wang scored in the 83rd minute Sunday to send the Williams College men's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Kenyon and a berth in the NCAA Division III Final Four.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Nov. 18

Clark Art Presents Jazz Concert

The group presents a jazz concert on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm in the Clark Art Institute's auditorium.

No-cut Period For Pittsfield Roadways In Effect Nov. 28

During this period, new excavations for non-emergency situations on city roadways will not be allowed.

Secret Sun Tanning Salon Opens in Adams

Secret Sun Tanning Salon has opened at 96 Summer St., giving residents the opportunity to get tanned year-round.

Governor Baker Pardons Cheshire Man

Biagini previously had held a license for several decades until a statutory change disqualified him.

Berkshire Museum Reimagines Festival of Trees

The Berkshire Museum is reimagining its popular "Festival of Trees" exhibit with a new "Winter Festival" to improve inclusivity.

Berkshire Food Project Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner

This will be the first time the program has hosted indoor dining since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

District Attorney Receives State Grant to Combat Human Trafficking

The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office received $97,000.

North Berkshire Neighborlies Recognize Good Works in the Community

They ranged from volunteering at the Adams Visitors Center, to providing free legal advice to seniors, to offering baked goods and warm welcomes, to providing social and emotional support to new parents, to cultivating butterfly gardens, to helping neighbors with chores and to keeping the community and schools safe.

ZBA Grants Special Permit for Allendale Pines Expansion

The Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a special permit to expand Allendale Pines after a resolution was reached between the applicant and an abutter.

MCLA Men's Basketball Gets Second Win

Mamadou Diallo scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Saturday to lead the MCLA men's basketball team to a 78-65 win over Clarks Summit.