Lanesborough's New Administrator Brings Federal...

Gina Dario came into the position about a month ago — in time for the town's anticipated public safety complex vote and budget season — and has jumped right into municipal government.

Pittsfield Airport Projects Still Underway Despite...

Oak Leaf Energy Partners has been working to resolve a couple of challenges it ran into for the Earhart Solar Project near the Pittsfield Municipal Airport.

Berkshire Athenaeum Seeks to Expand Social Support...

The Berkshire Athenaeum has been doing working on providing a lot of advocacy for more social support in the library, Director Alex Reczkowski said during the meeting last week

Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trust Looks to Resources

Established last year with an initial $500,000, the Affordable Housing Trust soon expects to see additional resources to aid its mission.

North Adams Planners OK Dirt Track Changes Over...

Supporters say the track has provided an outlet for local families, provided training time for youngsters and has had a beneficial economic impact on the city.

Dalton Finance Committee Amends Police Department...

Following the amendment the committee voted to approve the new budget total in the amount of $1,501,152, a 11.4 percent increase from the previous year.

Barrett Tells Williamstown to Form Broadband Committee

Framing the need for broadband access as an economic development issue, Barrett touted communities, like neighboring New Ashford, that have created municipal fiber optic networks.

Pittsfield Con Com Greenlights Rail Trail Extension

Last week, the panel issued 34 orders of conditions for the project, which includes a 10-foot paved multi-use path that runs from Crane Avenue to Merrill Road.

North Adams Planners OK 11-Room Addition to Porches

The hotel on River Street is planning to knock down two adjacent buildings at 22-28 Veazie St. and replace them with a new structure that will contain 11 rooms and four studios, and will allow for seven underground parking spaces.

MCLA Steam Line Project Improves HVAC Costs

Mount Greylock Officials to Liquidate Capital Gift to...

Miller reiterated his enthusiastic support for completing the track and field project after so many years of discussion but also made a final case for not entirely spending down the capital gift.

Firm Chosen for Pittsfield Schools Restructuring Study

Curtis reviewed the study's components which range from gathering information, analyzing, and documenting to presentation.

Clark Art 2023 Summer Exhibitions

Leading its summer exhibition schedule is a presentation of works by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch featuring more than eighty-five paintings, prints, and drawings. The Clark is the only U.S. venue for this international exhibition that explores new themes in the artist's landscapes.

Greylock/Brayton School Project Will Look at Grade...

The Brayton/Greylock school project is back in the feasibility phase along with expanded options for the School Building Committee to review.

Lanesborough Voters Reject Police/Ambulance Station

Voters shot down a proposed $5.9 million public safety complex 139-214 on Thursday. They did approve nine other articles on the warrant, including accepting $150,000 from the Baker Hill Road District to purchase the land where the police and ambulance station would have been located.

Weekend Outlook: Pub Crawls, Dances, and More

Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including a pub crawl, dances, and more.

State to Improve Route 23 Near Monterey Town Line

The project, funded by the state Department of Transportation, will take place during the 2023 construction season.

Eversource Rewards Pittsfield $140K for Energy...

Eversource presented a $140,000 check to city officials on Wednesday for the wastewater treatment plant's energy-saving makeover that began in 2020. This is the first of two check presentations from the incentive program.

Pittsfield Councilors Vote No on Springside House...

Two councilors' opposition to using $500,000 in free cash to match a national grant for the preservation of Springside House resulted in a negative recommendation from the Finance subcommittee.

Drury To Perform 'Matilda the Musical'

All performances will take place in the Drury High School auditorium, 1130 South Church Street in North Adams. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets will be sold at the door.