Williamstown's Sweetwood Plans Another Try at Zoning Change

Attorney Jeffrey Grandchamp appeared before the Planning Board last week to inform it that Sweetwood's proprietor hopes to bring a different type of zoning request to May's annual town meeting.

Healey, Driscoll Announce Local Funding, Municipal Empowerment Act

Municipal officials were presented a bounty of new measures and funding designed to help cities and towns weather the changing economic conditions.

BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored

Dalton Fire Chief Hired But Name Will Be Released at Later Date

The district does plan to hold a swearing-in ceremony the first week of February. The exact date has yet to be determined.

Ghost Tours At Ventfort Hall

Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows.

Pittsfield Housing Trust to Collaborate with CPA Applications

This year there are two CPA applications for community housing.

Pittsfield to Host Webinar for the Pontoosuc Lake Park Project

The city was recently awarded a Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant to begin the plan implementation.

Clark Art Presents 'Writing Closer'

Basic materials are provided. Writers bringing their own supplies should note that only graphite pencils are allowed in the Study Center.

Mayor Marchetti Launches New Television Program

One Pittsfield will air on a biweekly basis every other Monday on Pittsfield Community Television CityLink Channel 1303.

Lanesborough Planning Board Considers Reworking Rejected Articles

Voters rejected an article at the annual town meeting to remove the 900 square-foot cap on ADUs with concerns that people would build large structures on their property.

It's Showtime For The Guthrie Center Instrument Lending Library

A little more than half of the instruments that have been donated have come from attics, basements and storage rooms. Others have been purchased at yard sales and thrift shops at bargain prices and then donated.

Parks Commission OKs MOU for Springside Pump Track

With a memorandum of understanding settled, the pump track at Springside Park is closer to becoming a reality.

BRPC Hopes to Implement Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs in CBRSD

This year the commission is eligible to apply for the MassCall3B grant through the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and would like to bring its programming to the Central Berkshire Regional School District.

Weekend Outlook: Live Music, Workshops, and More

Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including live music, a talent show, workshops, and more.

Adams Community Bank Announces Employee Promotions

Construct Receives $2M for Renovation of Cassilis Farm in New Marlborough

This award is a step toward providing New Marlborough with its first affordable housing units.

Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trust Seeks Input from Multi-Family Housing Properties

The Trust is conducting a brief survey which is available on the city's website under Community Development, Affordable Housing Trust Survey.

Clark Art Screens 'All That Money Can Buy'

Presentation is second installment in New Restorations Film Series

Adams Hires Former Pittsfield Chief as Director of Greylock Glen Outdoor Center

The Board of Selectmen ratified his appointment on Wednesday night with Chair Christine Hoyt calling it "an exciting moment" in the long awaited development of the glen.

Berkshire VNA Ratifies First Contract

Unionized nurses and health-care professionals of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association have settled a contract after about two years of negotiation.

Pittsfield ConCom Considers Conservation Restriction

The Conservation Commission supports efforts to place a conservation restriction on a Knox Road property.

State to Boost Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers

Board of Early Education Approves Healey-Driscoll Administration's proposal, 6th state in the nation federally approved to use cost of care data

Northern Berkshire Residents Invited to SVMC at the Williams Inn

RSVPs are required to attend and due no later than Tuesday, January 23.

Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Associate Artistic Director

An experienced cultural leader and arts curator, Chan steps into a newly-created role.

Pittsfield Public Schools' Arts Integration, Community Partnerships Programming

Pittsfield Public Schools has launched a district-wide Arts Integration and Community Partnerships program set to embed the fine and performing arts into all aspects of the district's learning culture by means of partnerships with 38 Berkshire County education and cultural institutions.