North Adams Council Passes Years-Long Ordinance...

The ordinance changes also included updating fees, some of which have not changed in years, were varied within the city code or out of line with state laws.

Dalton Green Takes First Steps Toward Climate Action...

The committee wants to develop a climate action plan to achieve net-zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles.

BIC Receives 'MAKE IT' Award

The Strategies Track program is designed to build interest, engagement, and community involvement around clean energy manufacturing by encouraging the applicant and stakeholders to develop a customized roadmap to bring manufacturing activity to their region.

Common Table Brings Modern Comfort Food to Cheshire

Partners CJ Garner and Marcus Lyon hope locals and visitors alike will feel at home here, where their take on "modern American comfort food" has already found a solid base of regulars in its five weeks of operation.

Springside Pump Track Planners Want Time, City...

They first came to the commission in 2020 looking to donate a pump track and bike skills park to Pittsfield, citing the plot behind Reid Middle School as a great spot for accessibility to the Morningside neighborhood.

Letter: Project 2025 is bigger than Dobbs

Pittsfield: No Zebra Mussels at Onota Lake

Pesticide treatment is not needed at Onota Lake as water testing continues to come up negative for zebra mussels.

Drury High's Myers Named North Adams Teacher of the...

The Drury High school year culminated on June 7 with an end-of-the-semester showcase, the presentation awards and the naming of this year's Marion B. Kelley Teacher of the Year.

Hancock Shaker Village Immortalized on Forever Stamps

These are part of a collection of 12 stamps that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Shakers' arrival in America and highlight the religious group's knack for minimalist, functional, and high-quality products.

BRPC Developing Action Plan for Safer Roads,...

North Adams has the No. 1 "intersection by severity" with 16 injury crashes and two serious injury crashes within a five-year span.

Dunham Mall Project Passes First Fundraising Milestone

In a couple of months, the effort has raised $8,400 — over the first milestone of $7,500 that will bring basic enhancements to the corridor. Some cafe lights have already been installed.

Adams Firefighters Douse Blaze in Former Dance Studio

Firefighters were working in difficult conditions — hot muggy weather in the 90s and a torrential rainstorm that turned Commercial Street into a river right after the call came in.

Affordable Housing Projects Funding Available in...

The AHT has $500,000 in ARPA funding that it is seeking to award to affordable housing projects in Pittsfield that are eligible based upon the requirements.

MountainOne Announces 2024 Officer Promotions

MountainOne announced the promotion of several employees to new positions.

North Adams Traffic Commission Advises Parking Changes...

The Traffic Commission is recommending a no-parking zone weekdays in front of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts alumni offices on East Main Street.

BRPC Kicks Off Road Safety Action Plan with Public...

Three opportunities to participate during June, either in-person or virtually

Jacob’s Pillow Free Live Stream Series

Live performances will occur each week of the festival between June 22 and Aug. 24

Williamstown Con Comm Clears Summer Street Subdivision

The Conservation Commission last week gave its approval for a four-home subdivision on a town-owned parcel on Summer Street.

Dalton Select Board Approves Eversource Special Permit...

Eversource line worker apprentice Brandon Owen and other representatives have been communicating with the affected residents to find an ideal location for everyone in the splice pit.

Dalton Historical Enters First Phase of Establishing...

The Historical Commission has embarked on the first phase of establishing its second historical district.