Williamstown Zoning Board Clears College's Practice Facility

Williams College on Thursday cleared the second of three local regulatory hurdles on its way to building an indoor athletic practice facility on the north end of campus.

Dalton Planning Board Sends Letter of Support for Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant

The Planning Board approved an amended letter of support for the town's Community Development Block Grant application.

Head-on Collision Injures 2, Closes Dan Fox Drive

Dan Fox Drive was shut down for four hours on Sunday afternoon following a head-on collision near Bousquet Ski Area.

Dalton Board of Health Works to Modify its Demolition Guidelines Checklist

The current checklist does not clearly outline the board's responsibilities when approving a demolition or the items the board is responsible for, Health Agent Agnes Witkowski said.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis Vairo

Louis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5.

Nonprofit Resource Directory Gets an Update

The directory features over 600 curated resources in 40 categories including accounting, fundraising, human resources and technology.

Pittsfield Council to Tackle School, Roadwork Petitions

Tuesday's more than 400-page City Council agenda includes several items related to Pittsfield Public Schools and street work.

Ernest Pharmaceuticals Wins Lever's Western Mass Health Technology Challenge

The two startups were selected from among four finalists by a panel of expert judges.

CBRSD Amends School Calendar

The box listing major religious holidays was originally included to inform teachers of what days students may be absent or fasting. The decision passed 10-4, with one abstaining.

FEMA Awards Funds to Mass for COVID Antibody Treatment Costs

The 1,573 infusion treatments were provided at four locations: Baystate Medical Center Education Center in Holyoke, Athol Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth, and Lowell General Hospital-Saints Campus.

Nine Inducted into County Girls Basketball Hall of Fame

The Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday welcomed nine new members, including seven women who were lauded for their many successes on the hardwood.

MassDOT: Roadway Safety Is a Shared Responsibility

Operators urged to wear visible clothing, obey speed limits. Vehicle drivers reminded to "look twice" when changing lanes and turning. Statistics show 58 motorcycle operator deaths in Massachusetts in 2023

In Drafting Support Letter for Pittsfield Condo Project, Some Call for Redesign

Pittsfield School Committee Approves Contracts, Resolution for Chapter 70 Aid

The School Committee on Wednesday OK'd several contractual items and a call for the state to adjust the inflation rate for Chapter 70 funding.

Governor Files Mass Leads Act

Economic Development Bond Bill includes 10-year reauthorization of Life Sciences Initiative and new 10-year climatetech investment

MassDOT Work Zone Awareness Billboard Design Contest

The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects.

Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer Events

The Parks Commission saw a preview of different events to be held this summer in Pittsfield.

Snow/Sleet Starts Off Weekend

A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday through 11 p.m. Saturday for Berkshire County, Southern Vermont and eastern New York.

Pittsfield Public School Budget Cuts Trigger Little Feedback at Hearing

The proposed districtwide reductions include 27 teachers, 26 paraprofessionals, and seven instruction and accountability coordinators.

Cheshire Select Board, Finance Committee Hold First FY2025 Budget Meeting

Finance Committee member John Tremblay suggested the Select Board to provide an overview of the budget and then committee members and board members could go line by line to discuss particulars.

Hoosac Valley High School is Moving and Shaking

There have been some major shifts within the Hoosac Valley Regional School District recently, all of which have focused on enhancing the student experience to make it a place where ALL students can find their path.

Dalton Health Dept. Develops Temporary Food Event Info Sheet

Before this information sheet, health department employees would work with event organizers to determine the vendors. Then reach out to those vendors individually.

Free community Screening of 'Till'

The new program, which is centered on classroom-based arts integration instruction, launched in February with a professional development presentation to all secondary teachers and staff in the school district.

Weekend Outlook: ThunderFest Returns Sunday

There are a variety of events in Berkshire County this weekend including Thunderfest, Easter Bunny Train Rides, live music, and more.

BMC to Hold Free Narcan Training April 24

The Berkshire Medical Center Harm Reduction Van is holding free Narcan training on April 24 at 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church.