Dalton Green Committee Clarifies Scope of Climate Action Plan

The Green Committee clarified the scope of the Climate Action Plan during its meeting last week to include climate-related hazard mitigation as one of its priorities.

Williamstown Charter Proposal Sparks Concern over 'Separation of Powers'

The Select Board and Planning Board this week clashed over a proposal that would add to the town charter a mechanism to ensure compliance with the foundation of town government.

Berkshire United Way Celebrates a Century of Service

Berkshire United Way celebrated 100 years of service on Wednesday with hundreds of community members at the Colonial Theatre.

Pittsfield Co-op Recognizes Employees for 40 Years of Service

Like most long-tenured individuals in financial service institutions, they began as tellers. Both experienced banking before technology became the norm and remember paper processes, applications and documentation.

Adams Review Library, COA and Education Budgets

The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen reviewed the public services, Hoosac Valley Regional School District and McCann Technical School budgets on Tuesday.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Wright Building TIE

The Community and Economic Development subcommittee has supported tax incentives for the rehabilitation of the Wright Building and the former Jim's House of Shoes.

Great Barrington Launches Community Liaison Project

Jovanina Pagano and Sylvana Proaño will work directly with community organizations and residents, particularly those community members who experience marginalization, to build meaningful, reciprocal relationships between residents and the town government.

Clark Art Screens 'Berlin: Symphony of a Great City'

The Clark shows "Berlin: Symphony of a Great City" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

Clark Art Presents Films From Saodat Ismailova

BArT Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll

Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors." Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."

Historic Valley Campground Opens in May; Commissioners Get Update

The Windsor Lake Recreation Commission has been charged with researching fees and amenities at campgrounds

Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Triggers Concern

A proposed kayak rental kiosk at Onota Lake has triggered concern from city councilors and community members.

Peter Sykes Plays the Roosevelt Organ in Great Barrington

Berkshire Bach will show a documentary about the organ in the Parish Hall before the concert, at 2:45 pm.

Berkshire Organizations Receive Mass Cultural Council Awards

This program provides grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers to spend on touring shows or touring artist fees. These grants aim to target funding to those most directly impacted by the operation of resort-style casinos.

Dalton Fire District Prioritizes Ambulance, Fire Improvements in Budget

The Fire District is anticipating a budget of $3,516,650 for fiscal year 2025, an increase of $820,196 from last year.

Lenox Community Center: 'Keep on Driving'

Scheduled for April 17 at 1:30 pm, the event seeks to offer residents essential knowledge to enhance their driving skills and stay updated on licensing matters.

Pittsfield Businesses Named Finalists Economic Impact Awards

According to MassEcon, the Economic Impact Awards celebrate companies throughout the Commonwealth for their contributions to the state's economy.

Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and Their Caregivers

This free gallery talk program is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care-partners.

Clark Art April School Vacation Week Kids Activities

All April School Vacation Week activities are free

Pittsfield Council OKs Arrowhead Sewer Extension

The approximately 700-foot extension includes the installation of two deep manholes and will connect two other properties to the city sewer.

North Adams Council Takes Next Steps for Fines, Fee Changes

Some of the city's fines are $50 and the solicitor recommended rescinding the adoption of 20A and adopting the more recent version of the law, 20A 1/2, which supports the higher fines.

Williamstown Board Votes to Remove Town Flag From Meeting Room

The Select Board has agreed to remove the town flag a year after town meeting established a bylaw restricting the use of flags on public property.

WAM Theatre's Reading of 'Far, Far Better Things'

The play features local professional actors including: Abuzar Farrukh as Josh and Isabel Sanchez as Dani. The rest of the company will be announced.

Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS Umbrella

Effective Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Dempsey Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team and welcoming Dr. Adam Gicewicz to the team of caregivers.

Vietnam Veterans, Outgoing VVA Members Honored in Pittsfield

The annual ceremony recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is on March 29. A coalition of local veterans has been holding it for about 50 years, placing wreaths on the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial in Park Square to honor those lost.