Community
Pittsfield Schools Schedule Morningside, Budget Hearings This Week
The School Committee will hold another public hearing for the potential closure of Morningside Community School.
North Adams Church Surpasses Share the Love Campaign Goal
The First Congregational Church blew through its $10,000 goal, raising a total of $17,600 during its annual "Share the Love" campaign.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Daytime and Nighttime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, April 6, through Saturday, April 11
Governor Signs Order to Support Adults with Profound Autism
The Executive Order aims to improve coordination across state agencies, promote innovation and advance outcomes for adults with profound autism and their families.
Social Service Organizations Highlight Challenges, Successes at Poverty Talk
The event held on March 27 at the Berkshire Athenaeum included a working lunch and encouraged public feedback.
Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher
Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment.
North Adams Schools Reviewing Greenhouse Program
School officials plan to review the greenhouse program, which is being used for life skills education for older students.
Pittsfield Reviews Financial Condition Before FY27 Budget
The average single-family home in Pittsfield has increased by more than 40 percent since 2022.
Governor Awards Over $1Billion to Water Infrastructure Projects
These funds are a critical resource that cities and towns rely on each year to plan and advance water infrastructure projects. Additionally, $143 million in funding will be made available to communities on a rolling basis throughout the year.
RMV Offers Motorcycle Rider Safety Programs
The program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to promote rider education and safety
Taconic Student Revitalizes Wild Acres Trailhead Sign
A Taconic High student has given new life to a city trailhead sign that dates back to the 1980s.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy Home in Adams
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 84 North Summer St.
Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn
The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm.
Williamstown Health Board Finalizes N2O Bylaw Draft
The board Tuesday also reversed its earlier decision on phasing in implementation of the anti-smoking bylaw town meeting approved last May.
Friendship Center Food Pantry Adds Thursday Evening Hours
It will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. The pantry, at 45 Eagle Street, serves households in North Adams, Clarksburg and Florida Mountain.
North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges
He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25.
Cheshire Discusses Road Work, ADU Bylaws
Bumpy Fred Mason Road is on the is on the Department of Public Works' project list for this summer.
Williamstown Finance Committee Finalizes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal
The tax bill of a median-priced single family home will go up by 8.45 percent in the year that begins July 1 under a spending plan approved by the Finance Committee on Wednesday night.
Williamstown Community Chest Annual Meeting
The meeting is open to the public.
Stockbridge Grange March Community Dinner
The dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage, carrots, and bread with dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
'Bill of Rights' Poster Contest Open to Berkshire Students
This year's theme focuses on the Bill of Rights and its role in protecting equal justice and human dignity.
Adams Fire District Budget Up Nearly 10%
The Fire District is eyeing a total budget of $3,159,077.78, a 9.67 percent increase from the previous year.
Tenants Moving Into Pittsfield Supportive Housing Project
Tenants began moving into the new permanent supportive housing units on West Housatonic Street this week.
MCLA Announces Four Finalists for Next President
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced four finalists for the position of president, following a national search.
Adams Couple Sentenced to Staggered Prison Terms in Death of Foster Infant
An Adams couple will serve staggered three to five year prison sentences for the 2020 death of their foster infant.
Northern Berkshire United Way Community Needs Grant
Community Needs and Special Grants are intended to support one-time, short-term projects that address current community issues with the goal of positively impacting the community.
Mass Cultural Council Awards Milne Public Library a Creative Experiences Grant
The Cultural Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. at the Milne Public Library located at 1095 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267.
Berkshire South to Host 16th Annual Splash-A-Thon for Adaptive Aquatics
The event, held in the Norris Aquatics Center, begins at 8:00 a.m. and benefits the center’s Adaptive Aquatics programs.
Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Housing Resource Fair
The fair will be held at the First, 74 First Street, on Thursday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
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