Daniel Maltz to Play on the Fortpiano at Ventfort Hall

He will give two concerts, one on Wednesday, July 3 and one on Thursday, July 4, both at 5 pm.

Northern Berkshire YMCA Relocates Summer Program to MCLA

Camp Abenaki will utilize the Church Street Center Social Hall during July and August with indoor and outdoor activities as well as field trips for swimming and exploration throughout the local communities.

Pittsfield Council Amends Cannabis Ordinance, Celebrates PHS Athletes

The meeting was less than a half hour, with the most time spent on proclamations for the Pittsfield High School baseball and softball teams and a certificate of recognition to PHS student Jake Bassi.

Large Solar PV Arrays Likely Not Feasible in Dalton

Green Committee member Todd Logan updated the committee last week on his efforts to obtain data to inform the possibility of developing large PV arrays on town properties.

Keene Comes Back to Beat SteepleCats

The Keene, N.H., Swamp Bats Thursday overcame an early 5-0 deficit to earn a 10-9 win over the North Adams SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field.

Gavin O'Donnell Leads Legion Team Past Westfield

Gavin O’Donnell went 4-for-4 with a triple Thursday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors to a 10-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball play.

Greylock Thunder Falls to Columbia County, N.Y.

Lydia Gaudreau went 1-for-2 and scored a run Thursday for the Greylock Thunder 14-and-under travel softball squad in an 8-1 loss to the Columbia County Reds.

Williamstown Fire District Won't Seek Retirement Exemption for Chief

Fire Chief Craig Pedercini had asked the panel, which governs the district, to seek the exemption to prevent him from having to retire in March of next year.

No Paws Left Behind to Operate at North Adams Animal Shelter

The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter will operate out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road.

Volunteers Needed to Clean Up the West Branch Housatonic River

After the cleanup, volunteers will be provided a free lunch from a local restaurant. Volunteers must RSVP in advance to reserve a free lunch.

Chelsea Gaia To Speak at Ventfort Hall

A tea will be served after her presentation.

Fall Foliage Parade Theme Announced

This year's parade theme will be "Berk du Soleil - The Greatest Show in North Berkshire."

Fiber Optic Cable Coming to Housatonic Village from Stockbridge Road

The grant will pay a portion of the $700,000 total cost of installation; the 2023 Annual Town Meeting approved a matching amount of $250,000, and Fiber Connect of Egremont, the project vendor, will cover the remaining costs.

Herb Garden Workshops at the Bidwell House

In 2024, the Museum is hosting two workshops with Gardens of the Goddess on July 2 and 16, about designing and harvesting your very own herb garden.

Dalton Commits ARPA Funds Toward Police Station Repair, Design

The town needs to address safety issues within the police station, including plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and cell damage.

Lanesborough Rebuff of Gold Star Exemption Dismays Pittsfield Officials

Pittsfield officials are disappointed that Lanesborough rejected a proposal for Gold Star family tax exemptions, clarifying that the city proudly adopted this years ago.

Dalton Installs Seven Accessible Picnic Tables

The Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant picnic tables have been installed at Greenridge, Pinegrove and Chamberland parks and at the library.

Letter: Cancer Survivor Month

June has a special significance for members of our community: it's the start of summer, end of school for students and teachers, and at the Phelps Cancer Center, we celebrate National Cancer Survivor Month.

Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System

To move all the data from the current site to the new site, the permitting system for the Engineering Division will be unavailable during this transition period. No permit applications will be accepted online.

MSBA Board Shifts Greylock School Project into Funding Phase

The $65 million Greylock Elementary School project has moved another step forward with the Massachusetts School Building Authority's vote to enter into a funding agreement.

Chris Vecchia Joins Stone House Properties

Born and raised in the Berkshires and currently raising his own family in Pittsfield, Vecchia brings an understanding of the local community.

BCC Offers Series of 'Free College' Information Sessions

Learn how anyone over age 25 without a degree can attend BCC for free Nursing students of any age may also qualify for free community college

SVMC Weekly Health Update: June 23

The Classical 'High Season' Bursts Upon The Scene

This week, two magnificent presenters share the spotlight, offering fabulous musical pleasures: Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. and Taconic Music's 8th Summer Festival in Manchester, Vt.

Cheshire Appalachian Trail Community Celebration

There is a rain date of June 30.