How can you manage student loan payments?

If you have student loans, you likely received a "payment vacation" over the past few years, due to legislation related to COVID-19.

BCC Names Fall Dean's List Students

BCC announced it has named 312 students to the fall 2023 dean's list.

Local Accountants Offering Tacos & Tax Advice

Local accountants want to take the intimidation out of tax season for business owners with the help of tacos.

Bird Banding Event In West Stockbridge

He'll discuss the origins and goals of the observatory, along with its current and future research projects and their importance to the knowledge of the region's bird populations.

Pittsfield Committees Vote on Crosby/Conte SOI This Week

Two of the three votes needed to move forward with a proposal for a combined elementary school build will be made this week.

North Adams Planners Reject Setback Waiver for Cannabis Operation

The Planning Board on Monday unanimously shot down a setback waiver request for a cannabis dispensary on River Street across the street from the UNO Community Center.

Williamstown Select Board Chair: Vote Coming on Gaza Resolution

For the third straight meeting, the resolution was not on the board’s agenda but was raised at the end of its regular business by a series of residents, most of whom advocated strongly for its adoption.

Adams Selectmen Give Thumbs Up on Paving Machine Purchase

The Board of Selectmen last week endorsed the purchase of equipment that will allow the town to do its own street paving.

Workshop at BAAMS

Professional saxophonist and woodwind specialist Alex Foster will run the workshop that will be held at Studio9 at the Porches located at 18 Veazie St.

MCLA to Host Two Graduate Program Information Sessions

Potential students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff to learn more about how to continue education in three of MCLA's programs that are designed to support the rising workforce needs here in the Berkshires and beyond.

Allegrone Requests Tax Incentive for North Street Project

A tax increment exemption has been proposed for Allegrone Construction Co.'s $18 million overhaul of two North Street properties.

Zion Lutheran Church Hosting German Dinner

The dinner is on Friday, March 15, from 5pm-7pm

BCC Awarded Funds For Workforce Training Programs

BCC will use funds to support workforce training programs for participants seeking a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (PTC).?

SVMC Wellness Connection: March 8

Drury High School Honor Roll

Drury High School's honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.

Clark Art Presents Gallery Talk With Emerging Art Historians

Williams College graduate students lead tours through the Clark's permanent collection

Dalton Planners Explore Tiny Home Amendment to ADU Bylaw

During the board's meeting in February, Tiny Home Industry Association President Dan Fitzpatrick joined the meeting via Zoom to give a presentation on tiny homes.

Cheshire Economic Report Sees Opportunities for Growth

Cheshire Community Association President John Tremblay hopes a recent economic development report can lay out a path forward in which the town can grow.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Robert Dutra

A graduate of Lawrence High School, he initially joined the Army National Guard. His basic training would take him to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Williamstown Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award Request For Nominations

The Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award recognizes a person's, persons', or civic group's demonstrated dedication, excellence, and integrity in community service in order to make Williamstown a better place.

State Celebrates Spay/Neuter Voucher Program

Residents Can Support the Program by Donating Through Their State Income Tax Return

Williamstown's Town Flag a Topic of Discussion

There are only two known copies of the flag in existence: one at the State House and one in the meeting room on the first floor at Town Hall.

State February Revenue Collections Over $2 Billion

Monthly collections up $27 million or 1.3 percent vs. February 2023 actual; $11 million below benchmark

Pittsfield Figure Skating Club Show Returns to Full Force

The Pittsfield Figure Skating Club will hold its annual skating exhibition, titled "Skating Up a Storm," on Saturday, March 16, at 1 and 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club.

MCLA Baseball, Softball Fall on Florida Trip

Hoosac Valley graduate Abby Bird drove in a pair of runs for MCLA Saturday in a 4-2 loss to St. Joseph of Connecticut.