Weekend Outlook: Comedy Nights, Gallery Tours, and...

Berkshire County is hosting a wide range of events this weekend including gallery tours, comedy nights, hikes, and more.

BCC Receives Grant to Address College Campus Hunger

Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the grant award will provide program support through June 30, 2024.

Regional Lawmaker See Possibilities in Northern Tier...

Western Mass lawmakers say a $2 billion price tag for passenger rail across the Northern Tier isn't high compared to past projects and would be a significant economic boost to a region long ignored.

Green Dalton Committee Waiting on Town Hall Roof Study

Town Manager Tom Hutcheson informed the Green Dalton Committee last Wednesday that Hill Engineering confused the Town Hall/Library project with another project that had been put on hold.

BCC to Hold Alumni Appreciation Day on Jan. 12

The event includes two creative workshops, held in the College's newest student spaces, followed by a buffet dinner in the Connector.

Roads, Housing, Fire Station on Table for...

To date, the town has spent nearly $264,000 from a $2,222,000 allotment on items ranging from about $90,000 to pay for equipment to facilitate hybrid meetings at Town Hall to $384 on personal protective equipment and other COVID-19-related supplies.

Wahconah Park Restoration Committee Hears Timeline...

On Monday the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee had its first public meeting with Skanska USA, who was hired out of three responses to a request for services issued in the fall.

Dalton Historical Commission Updated on Town Hall...

The Historical Commission is in support of the the more than $600,000 in renovations planned for the 1890 Town Hall building but also wants its historic features to be preserved.

Contractors Attend Conference for Greylock Glen Water...

The prospective bidders received a brief overview of the project, what work it will entail and background on the entire glen development. The scope of the work consists of, among other things, a water storage tank, a water main, electrical work, piping and instrumentation work.

M&T Bank Contributes to SVHC's Vision 2020 Campaign

The funds will help enhance the emergency and cancer care services available to residents regionwide.

Mount Greylock School Committee Considers Pause

Greene stressed that the $3.5 million figure was a "snapshot" of the gift's value that the college was able to provide to the district in December. The actual value may have gone up or down since then.

Clark Art Offers Free Admission From Jan. to March

The "Free for Three" program is part of the Institute's effort to expand awareness of its programming and to welcome new visitors, said a press release.

Vermont Watershed Grant Program Accepting Applications

Program grants are available to municipalities, local and regional government agencies, sporting clubs, non-profit organizations, and water-related citizen groups.

Clarksburg Boards Discuss School Renovation Needs

The most significant upcoming renovation is the installation of a chair lift, for ADA compliance. The lift will allow access from the main floor to the lower level of the split-level school, including the cafeteria, gymnasium and playground.

Weekend Outlook: Movie Nights, Hikes, and More

YMCA Opens New Basketball Court, Indoor Walking Track

The Berkshire Family YMCA held a soft opening ceremony to introduce the organization's new basketball court and walking track to its patrons on Tuesday evening.

Pittsfield Receives Grant for Wastewater Improvements

The project is expected to save the city over $500,000 annually while reducing electric utility bills by 35 percent Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Great Barrington Receives Grant for Sidewalks

The project will also improve six bus stops, including new ADA-compliant waiting areas and lighting.

Healey and Driscoll to Appoint Transportation...

Fiandaca is currently the Assistant City Manager of Austin, Texas and was previously the Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department. Tibbits-Nutt is the Executive Director of the 128 Business Council.

Adams, Great Barrington Receive Water Project Loan...

Both towns are making upgrades to their wastewater treatment plants.