Ward 3's Kevin Sherman Not Seeking Re-Election in 2023

Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Sherman has decided to step aside in next year’s municipal election and leave room for new leadership.

Weekend Outlook: Cider Pressing, Concerts, and More

Berkshire County and the surrounding areas will be hosting a variety of events this cold weekend before Thanksgiving, including plays, concerts, and more. That includes lots of craft fairs and bazaars; see the full list here.

Finalists selected for Lever's Western Massachusetts Health Technology Challenge

Five teams will work with Lever to advance their cleantech businesses over the next several months.

City of Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services

Funding is for the program year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

SVHC Introduces Healthy Holiday Challenge

Every Friday from Nov. 25 to Jan 13, SVHC will release a video featuring a different SVHC health role model sharing a fun and motivating challenge to complete that week.

Pittsfield Rebounds From COVID Surges in Time for Thanksgiving

The city is recovering from the two COVID-19 surges that occurred this fall and is on the low end of the red incidence rate.

CHP's New Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Tracks a Growing Trend in Advanced Nursing Practice

The FNP residency is funded in part by a grant of $71,500 from the University of Massachusetts in partnership with Health Resources and Services Administration.

Adams Historical Commission Looking for Storage Space

The Historical Commission is looking into possible options for storage space for the town's historical records, despite limited options.

Williamstown Fire District Sets February Date for Station Vote

Fire District officials Wednesday decided to reschedule to Feb. 28 a special district meeting to approve a bond to construct a new fire station.

Lenox Library to Host Creators of Award-Winning Children's Podcast

The event is free and open to the public and will take place in the main reading room of the Library, located at 18 Main Street, Lenox. Children are welcome.

BCC Partners with Wayfair for Free Training Program

The joint initiative includes free classes at BCC to learn the skills needed for a service consultant career with Wayfair, as well as professional job coaching throughout training and into employment.

Lanesborough Select Board Approves Transfer for Town Hall Repairs

Town Administrator Joshua Lang shared with the board a quote from Diversified Construction Services of $6,300 for the needed repairs at the rear of the building's foundation.

Berkshire Cultural Institutions Welcome New Leadership

Alan Paul was named the new Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company, Kimberley Bush Tomio was named the Executive Director of the Berkshire Museum, and Nathaniel "Nat" Silver assumed the role of Executive Director and CEO of Hancock Shaker Village.

Flying Cloud Institute Appoints Afterschool Educator

In this role, Atanacio will lead afterschool Girls Science Clubs and MakerSpaces, as well as in-school residencies. She brings an understanding of the interconnectedness of multiple disciplines and the ability to analyze systems and incorporate critical thinking to create positive change.

MCLA: New Art Lab Installation 'Puff'

The installation "Puff" coincides with Baker's virtual exhibition and year-long collaboration with MCLA titled "February: An Exploration into Black History," which transverses representations of Black History and technology.

SVMC Hosts Online Cooking Class

That's why Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has invited its experts to show those interested in cancer prevention how to increase the enjoyment of healthy plant-based meals for the holidays and beyond.

'On the Horizon' Opens at the Clark

The exhibition is on view in the Eugene V. Thaw Gallery of the Clark's Manton Research Center Nov. 19, 2022 through Feb. 12, 2023.

Sand Piles Available for Pittsfield Residents

Sand will be available for pickup by Pittsfield residents for their own personal use throughout the winter season. Residents are requested to limit their pickups to 50 pounds (one 5-gallon pail) per visit.

Pittsfield Tax Rate Drops, Tax Bills Rise for Fiscal 2023

The residential rate for fiscal 2023 is $18.32 per $1,000 of valuation and the commercial, industrial, and personal property rate of $39.21.

Motor Vehicle Accident in Dalton Sends 2 to BMC

Dalton first-responders and Hinsdale Police were called to 707 Main St., at Daly Avenue, at 5:21 p.m. for a crash involving two cars — a Toyota Corolla and a Kia sedan — and a GMC Acadia sport utility vehicle.

Adams Approves Extra Wastewater Treatment Plant Funds

Williamstown May Be on the Hook for $1.3M for Recreation Path

Menicocci told the Select Board Monday there are various reasons for the nearly 20 percent overage in the project, including some increased costs attributable to the pandemic that was just starting when the initial contract was signed.

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market Season Begins

In Great Barrington, the first in the season of six indoor Winter Farmers Markets will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Housy Dome (Housatonic is a village of Great Barrington) on Saturday, Nov. 19, and run through Saturday, April 15, 2023.

John And Abigail Adams Scholarship Recipients

The scholarship is based on student academic achievement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam.

Louison House Planning Youth Housing on Bracewell Avenue

Keeser said the organization has already mostly secured the needed funding for the project, and the group will continue to maintain the property once it's complete.