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.

Greylock Appoints Brett Random to Board of Directors

Random is the Executive Director for Berkshire County Head Start and a certified parent educator.

Great Barrington Sets Budget Planning Sessions

The public is encouraged to become informed about the municipal spending plan that will be presented to voters at the Annual Town Meeting in May.

ServiceNet Acquires Jodi's Flower Farm for Vocational Programming

Last week, ServiceNet announced its acquisition of the 16-acre flower farm on Crane Avenue. It will be renamed Prospect Meadow Farm Berkshires, which is a part of the agency's Developmental and Brain Injury Services division.

North Adams Seeks Extension on MSBA Study Agreement

The idea of an extension has come up several times over the past year in terms of meeting the design and funding deadlines.

Guthrie Center Free Instrument Lending Program

"Check it Out" supports community music education

Taylor's July 4 Concert Tickets on Sale Jan. 29

James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed.

Berkshire Museum Announces STEAM Programs for Preschool-Age Children

This collaboration aims to bring enriching and accessible programming to families with preschool-aged children through the WeeMuse STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program at no cost.

Cheshire Annual Census Mailed

Failure to respond to the census may result in removal from the active voters list.

Consider family meeting to discuss estate plans

At some point, you'll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones — and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting.

Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants

This $1,502,450 investment will place teaching artists, scientists, and humanists, into schools, bringing cultural enrichment to more than 32,000 Massachusetts students.

Volunteers Turn Out for MLK Day of Service in Pittsfield Area

The college coordinated a number of volunteer opportunities with organizations including Berkshire United Way, Soldier On, Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity and Hillcrest Commons.

Mount Greylock School Committee Holds Initial FY25 Budget Talk

The Mount Greylock Regional School District administration is forecasting a fiscal year 2025 budget with little room for additional programming in the preK-12 district.

North Adams Marks Martin Luther King Jr. With Service and Honors

This year's recipient of the Peacemaker Award urged the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service gathering to plant seeds of light and seeds of love.

Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre presents 'LOST GIRL'

The play is by Kimberly Belflower and will be Directed by Kyla Blocker.

Figuring Out Fevers in Kids

Few things make a parent feel more helpless than when their child has a fever. The good news is most fevers are harmless. In fact, they’re a signal that your child’s immune system is working to fight infection. Nonetheless, it can be distressing when your child is unwell.

SVMC Wellness Collection: Jan. 12

Lee Bank Foundation Distributes Final Grant Funding Round of 2023

Grants awarded to ten Berkshire-based nonprofits for their community programming.

Lenox 2024 Annual Street Listing, Census

The Annual Street Listing/Census is a requirement of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) and is a helpful tool when gathering data for grants and vital reports that benefit the Town and its residents.

Clark Art Gallery Talk With Emerging Art Historians

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

Dalton Traffic Commission Comments on Dalton Division Designs

The commission's discussion focused on the sewer line, sidewalks, and intersection of Williams Street, Washington Mountain Road and Mountain Road.

Pittsfield Councilor Presses for Road Repairs

The council took up a petition last week from Councilor at Large Earl Persip III seeking an update from Commissioner of Public Utilities Ricardo Morales on a road patch at 181 Elm St.

Governor Launches Climate Science Advisory Panel

The Panel is comprised of experts within Massachusetts and across the region.

Berkshire Museum Announces Two Exhibitions For Spring

An exhibition opening event for museum members will be held on Friday, February 2, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM.

Lenox First Graders Compete in Math Olympics

Approximately 50 first-grade students were joined by teachers, math coaches, and several parents at the Lenox Community Center to participate in the Math Olympics.