Adams Conservation Approves Parking Expansion for B&B Micromanufacturing

The project is already partially complete, as the applicant was unaware a notice of intent was required. The construction is within a 100-foot buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands.

Pittsfield Could Look at High Cost of Chicken Permits

Chickens are permitted through zoning ordinance under a special permit at a cost of more than $500.

Pittsfield Community Preservation Act Public Hearing Monday

The hearing will be held in Room 203 on the second floor of City Hall, 70 Allen St.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Nov. 4

Overnight Guardrail Operations in Lee Starting Monday

The work will be conducted nightly from Monday, Nov. 7, through Friday, Nov. 11, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.

Hoosac Valley Students Raise Money for Suicide Prevention

As part of the school's Halloween festivities, several students at Hoosac Valley High School helped to raise $557 for the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention.

Williams Men's Soccer Falls in PKs

The Connecticut College men's soccer team Saturday advanced on penalty kicks past Williams in the semi-finals of the NESCAC tournament.

Lt. Gov. Candidate Driscoll Makes Campaign Swing Through Berkshires

Lieutenant governor candidate Kim Driscoll was talking about addressing housing issues and public infrastructure as she made a last swing through far Western Mass on Friday.

North Adams Woman Arrested in Grandmother's Murder

Kelsie Cote is expected to be arraigned on Monday in Northern Berkshire District Court on charges of murder, assault with intent to murder, and destruction of evidence.

BCC Integrates Learning Communities into Curriculum

Based on a national model, learning communities at BCC enroll a maximum of 22 students and are taught by two faculty members, creating the opportunity for students and faculty to form connections in a supportive academic environment of curiosity and growth.

Pittsfield School's Curriculum Panel OKs 2 Pilot Courses

Pittsfield Public Schools' curriculum subcommittee voted to approve two pilot courses — one on the history of math and the other on genocide.

New Waste Disposal Ban Regulations Take Effect

The new regulations will ban the disposal of mattresses and textiles in the trash, as well as decrease food waste from businesses and institutions.

MassDEP Clears Petroleum Product from Housatonic River in Pittsfield

The state Department of Environmental Protection recently cleared a "substantial" amount of petroleum product from the east branch of the Housatonic River.

Last Call Activities Before the Fall Season Ends

What better way to send off the season by doing these last-call activities before it is too late. Especially as this unusual mild autumn weather is expected to continue for another week.

Pittsfield Saw Two Mini-COVID Surges This Fall

Health officials now say sewage testing is the truest indicator of the virus's impact on the community because it accounts for at-home tests.

Weekend Outlook: Artwalks, Pumpkin Smashing, Community Days

Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including Artwalks, pumpkin smashing, musical performances, and community days.

Kohl's Cuts Ribbon on Lenox Location

Manager Christine Bujanow said the store was brought to the region to offer more diversity in products and give residents another place to shop.

Iceland's President To Speak at Williams College

The program is open to all and admission is free. During the event, the Williams College Chamber Choir will also perform a selection of Icelandic songs in the president's honor.

Pittsfield Homelessness Committee Has Hopes for Community Health Worker

Gabrielle DiMassimo has been in the role for about three months and works within the Health Department. The committee hopes it can be a resource to DiMassimo and a support network.

Pittsfield Board of Health OKs Updated Tobacco Ordinance Draft

With the Board of Health's support on several proposed tobacco ordinance updates, the city now wants to hear from the public.

Conservative Candidates Promote Campaigns in Park Square

With less than a week until election day, Republican congressional candidate Dean Martilli stood out in Park Square with supporters on Wednesday.

Pittsfield Board OKs Assisted Living Expansion, Rejects Parcel Rezoning

The Community Development Board on Tuesday rejected a reclassification request and approved a special permit for the expansion of an assisted living facility.

State Fire Marshall: When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms

Smoke alarms should be replaced when they're 10 years old, and CO alarms should be replaced when they're five to seven years old, depending on the model.

Balance Rock Team Member Promoted Investment Group

Geary is part of a team that includes two financial advisors and six support staff dedicated to providing an array of financial products and services that best serve their clients' needs.

Police Investigating Unattended Death in North Adams

The Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force Van was still parked on Church Street on the Massachusetts College of Liberal arts campus as of Thursday morning.