Little New Growth Leads to Tough Budget Choices in Williamstown

Rising costs plus flat revenues add up to a tricky budget season for Williamstown Town Manager Robert Menicocci this winter.

BCC Celebrates Free Tuition Program for Nursing Students

This news was celebrated in Berkshire Community College's SIM lab on Monday with legislators, students, and staff. College President Ellen Kennedy explained that the new program allows students to attend nursing and pre-nursing programs for free.

Roads Near BCC to Host Thankful 5K Thanksgiving Morning

Drivers are asked to be aware of the increased activity along the half mile stretch from Meadow Ridge Drive to Berkshire Community College.

Mount Greylock School Committee Looks at New Library Policy

The 1,500-word proposed policy came to the full panel via its policy subcommittee and would appear to replace two existing policies, titled "Library Materials Selection and Adoption" and "Library Resources," that add up to about 800 words on the topic.

Snow, Sleet, Ice in the Forecast

The North Berkshires and Southern Vermont could see some snow overnight but probably not enough to take a sleigh to grandmother's house.

Expect Traffic Delays on West Street in Pittsfield Thursday

The eighth running of the MountainOne Thankful 5K currently has more than 400 registered walkers and runners to take to the road on Thanksgiving morning at 9:00AM from Berkshire Community College.

National Grid Prepared for Thanksgiving Week Storm

National Grid is preparing for this storm by securing additional field-based crews and personnel as part of the company's emergency response operations and preparedness activities

Thanksgiving Angels Descend with Meal Kits for Residents

For more than a decade, dozens of religious and community organizations have worked together to create free meal kits for those who would otherwise go without. These include everything needed for a Thanksgiving spread — even the turkey.

Clark Art Announces Summer 2024 Exhibitions

The Clark's summer exhibitions open on a staggered schedule, beginning in May.

Lenox Water Main Break

This notification was last updated at 8:47 am on Nov. 21 by William J. Gop, Superintendent of Public Works.

The Berkshire Bach Society Messiah Sing-along

Choral conductor James Bagwell leads The Berkshire Bach Players and invites everyone to raise their voice in popular choruses from Handel's oratorio Messiah, including Hallelujah!

BCC Continues MassReconnect Information Sessions

Learn how anyone age 25+ without a degree, or nursing students, can attend BCC for free

Berkshire Food Project Serves Up Thanksgiving Dinner

The free lunch program has for three decades made a point of ensuring anyone can get a turkey dinner with all trimmings — albeit a few days before the holiday.

Ailing Adams Ambulance Sees Possible Cure

Officials in three towns were set to vote on Monday night to designate Northern Berkshire EMS as their emergency service provider but held off after impassioned pleas by AAS employees and a potential proposal that could resolve the service's fiscal woes.

MCLA Hosts Celebration of Life for Steve Green

Green, a community leader, passed away in September of 2023.

'Ghost Bike' Memorializes Road Traffic Victims at Pittsfield City Hall

Pairs of shoes were solemnly placed next to a "ghost bike" in front of City Hall on Sunday, the annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Deliberations for Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking Special Permit Set for Dec.

The fate of Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking's request for a new special permit remains unclear.

BCC to Participate in Space Flight Experiment

BCC Foundation lends support to project

United Counseling Service Executive Director Receives Heart of the Shires Award

CEO of Vermont Public Scott Finn served as the event's keynote speaker, and SWVT Chamber Executive Director Matt Harrington presented awards.

SVMC Weekly Health Update: Nov. 17

State Fire Marshal Urges Cooking Safety on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the #1 Day for Home Fires in Massachusetts

Holiday Downtown Pittsfield Passport

The grand prize value will be over $500. The promotion will run Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 3 and will encompass Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and DPI’s Festive Frolic (Dec. 1-3).

NBCC's Neighborlies Adds Steve Green Neighbor of the Year Award

They delivered snacks to first responders, organized local events, planted trees, mentored teens, shoveled walks, invested in historic buildings, raised funds for charities, fed the hungry and went above and beyond in their jobs to serve their communities.

BRPC Talks Rural Issues With Healey's WMass Director

Commission members largely had comments and questions about Chapter 90 funding, which is for improvements to and investments in local transportation networks.

Morris Elementary School Holds Multiple Celebratory Event

Students participated in an annual Veterans' Day Wave parade, World Kindness Day, and a Ruby Bridges Walk to School.