Special Minerals Agrees to Pay Adams, River Groups Over River Discharge

Specialty Minerals is expected to pay $299,000 for a discharge of calcium carbonate into the Hoosic River nearly three years ago in a consent decree with the Attorney General's Office.

Retired Firefighter Running for Dalton Board of Water Commissioners

Ken Sagendorph, a former firefighter and emergency technician, says his goal is to improve communication between the Fire District, residents, town, and department if elected to the Board of Water Commissioners.

Berkshire Green Drinks presents Northeastern Cliff Swallows

May Berkshire Green Drinks will focus on Northeastern Cliff Swallows

May 4 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Wildland Fires Can Extend to Homes, Fire Service Leaders Say

Mount Greylock 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The total school enrollment is 553 of which 338 have made Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter.

Clark Art Lecture On Native American Burial Mounds

The talk takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

Hancock Town Meeting Features Major Question on School Choice

Town meeting voters will be asked Monday to approve a request to change state law in a way that will preserve education at Hancock Elementary School.

Hoosac Valley School Committee Defends Budget

On Monday night the school committee and school leaders defended the proposed school district budget that the Cheshire Select Board opposed at one of their own meetings in April.

Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Record Show, and More

There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more.

Pittsfield Cable Committee OKs RFP to Spectrum

A survey to garner information about the city's cable needs closed on April 19 with 355 responses. This is combined with two public hearings, one that had council chambers filled with support for PCTV's services to the community.

Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours.

BCC Announce Slate of Community Programs

Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop

NAMIBC Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month

This year, NAMI Berkshire County is helping emphasize the importance of normalizing mental health care by hosting a fundraising and awareness event: NAMIWalks Berkshire County at 5pm on May 3 in collaboration with First Fridays at Five.

Pittsfield Street Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025

The following roads are scheduled to be paved starting this summer as part of the FY25 Street Improvement Program.

Clark Art Presents Constant Smiles and Ava Mirzadegan

The performance takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

Drury Hosts Inaugural Government Appreciation Day

Drury High School will hold its inaugural Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day on Friday, May 3, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Williams College Students Start Encampment over Gaza

North Adams Hopes to Transform Y Into Community Recreation Center

The fate of the facility attached to Brayton School has been in limbo since the closure of the pool last year because of structural issues and the departure of the Berkshire Family YMCA in March.

4.3% Budget Increase Proposed for Lanesborough

The Finance Committee last month approved an $11,846,607 spending plan without changes and will vote on the annual town meeting warrant articles next week. It was accepted by the Select Board on Monday.

Adams Lions Club Golf Tourney Set for May 18

The Adams Lions Club’s annual golf tournament will be Saturday, May 18, at Forest Park Country Club.

North Adams School Panel Recommends $20M Budget That Cuts 26 Jobs

The School Committee will be presented next week with a $20 million spending plan for fiscal 2025 that includes closing Greylock School and a reduction of 26 full-time positions.

Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: New Ashford

Meet at JW Kelly's Real Estate, Route 7, New Ashford.

Brien Center Announces Vice President of Human Resources

In her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and professional development.

Dalton Invites Community Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is seeking community input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan it has been working on updating over the last few months.

Humane Society Pups Go Downtown in Forever Home Search

Adoptable pups Beethoven and Starr took a stroll down North Street on Tuesday with hopes of finding forever homes on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.