Pittsfield Household Items Donation Pickup Day

On Friday, Dec. 22, CMRK will pick up designated household items at your curb for free.

Clark Art Free Gallery Yours for Parents and Infants

The event is free. Participants should meet at the Clark’s main Admissions desk.

Berkshire VNA reaches Tentative Agreement With BHS

Berkshire VNA nurses and healthcare professionals have had tremendous community support during their first contract negotiations, and reached a tentative contract agreement Dec. 15.

North Adams School Building Committee Looks Forward to Design Details

The Massachusetts School Building Authority's board unanimously approved the school district's preliminary plans on Dec. 13 and has invited it into the next module: preferred schematic design.

Dalton Town Hall Lift Out of Order

Town Hall is down a lift because of safety concerns with the current one in the police station, the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee announced during its meeting on Monday night.

Pittsfield Seeks Input on Fair Housing

This analysis will identify local concerns and guide the City on how to allocate federal funds to improve economic equity and growth in the community.

CHP Mobile Health to Reach More Residents with Vaccines

Mobile Health also offers same-day 'fast care' sick visits

1Berkshire Reviews Fulfilling Year at Annual Meeting

1Berkshire conducted 161 business consultations, supported the creation of 92 new jobs and $2.5 million in investment, and made strides with the Berkshire Tech Impact Collaborative and the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0.

Dalton Gets Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Near Future

The town is a step closer to having two electric vehicle charging stations at the Community Recreation Association. There are two EV ports per station.

Avoid tapping into retirement savings early

If you want to make a big purchase, such as a new car or a piece of property, or you were faced with a large, unexpected expense, such as a major home or auto repair, would you have the funds readily available? If not, you might look at what may be your biggest pool of money — your 401(k) or IRA. But should you tap into these accounts well before you retire?

Alumni Music Fest at BCC Draws 250 Attendees

The scholarship supports students who are ineligible for federal aid due to their citizenship status. Such students include those who are undocumented, immigrants, refugees, or hold J-1 visas for exchange visitors.

North Adams Regional Opening Moves Forward With State Approval

The request by Berkshire Health Systems for an original license was approved by the council last Wednesday; BHS received the official letter that the license was awarded on Friday.

Recall Provision Among Changes Contemplated for Williamstown Charter

The Williamstown Charter, roughly the equivalent of a constitution for state and federal government, has not changed much since it was adopted in 1956.

Pittsfield names 'Cadwell Woods Conservation Area'

Last year, the city acquired the conservation land along the southwest branch of the Housatonic River to permanently protect it from development. It can be used for passive recreation such as bird watching, hiking, fishing, and other activities that have a mundane impact.

Becket Overnight Road Work

Work will take place on I-90 westbound at mile marker 30.0 in Blandford, with a right lane closure in place, and at mile marker 17.0 in Becket, with a shoulder closure in place.

Market 32 Announces Results of Disabled American Veterans Fundraising Campaign

Price Chopper/Market 32 kicked off the fundraiser with a $10,000 donation and, combined with customer donations, raised $76,471 to go directly to DAV.

Berkshires Awarded Fair Share Amendment Grants

The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment.

SVMC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 15

Pittsfield Awarded PARC Grant

The project will construct a shoreline promenade walkway with seating, picnic tables, an ADA pathway, and a kayak/ canoe launch will be built.

Bach at New Year's

Tickets for the performances are available through the box office at each venue.

Pittsfield Holds Bel Air Dam Removal Public Forum

The two-century-old dam has been an area of concern for over a decade due to its deterioration and contamination.

Dalton Fire District Tax Rate Increases

The tax rate has increased by 36.78 percent, or .32 cents, from last year's rate of 87 cents per $1,000 property value.

Mildred Elley Recognizes Practical Nursing Program Graduates

Mildred Elley held an in-person Pinning Celebration at the Italian American Club on Thursday for the graduates of the Practical Nursing Program.

1Berkshire's Annual Meeting Highlights a Year of Achievement

Focused on achievements of the past year, nearly 200 attendees gathered to hear the 1Berkshire team cover a year in review, program successes, and welcome new members to its Board of Directors.

Teen Charged After Barracks Crash

A Pittsfield teenager is facing multiple charges including driving under the influence after crashing her car into the State Police barracks.