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Governor Renames Elder Affairs to 'Aging & Independence'
Renaming the agency reduces negative images around aging, normalizes aging as a natural process, and recognizes that older adults value independence and self-determination, while emphasizing that the Healey-Driscoll Administration is here to support residents as they age.
Berkshire Pulse Finds New Home
Pulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several donors.
North Adams Pub, Bowling Alley Have New Names, New Owners
Through the fall, the two have been busy making the space their own with the installation of the XL Arcade, which has 40 new arcade games for kids and adults, and other improvements throughout the building including a ramp to the event space.
70 Pittsfield Students Have Been Homeless This School Year
Seventy Pittsfield Public School students have been unhoused this school year, 20 more than the previous year.
MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam
Do not open links in text messages which request payment; EZDriveMA and MassDOT will never request payment by text
North Adams, Partners Celebrate $17.3M in Federal Money Toward Bike Path
It's been 26 years since the concept of a Connecticut to Vermont bike trail was first proposed — and 130 since a proposal was put forward for a path between North Adams and Williamstown.
Berkshire County in Mild Drought
The Western and Southeast Regions will also move from a Level-3 Critical Drought to a Level-1 Mild Drought status due to improved conditions. The Cape and Islands regions remain in a Level-1 Mild Drought.
BCC Announces Second Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class
Classes begin Feb. 24
North Adams Schools Prep for Budget, Review Grants
The School Committee was presented the timeline for the fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday.
Clarksburg State Park Adding Yurts
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation is planning to add four yurts to Clarksburg State Park.
Worldwide PowerSchool Breach Reaches Pittsfield, North Berkshire Schools
District students and teachers had their personal information accessed as part of a worldwide PowerSchool breach.
Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat Houses
The Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Saturday.
Weekend Outlook: Dance Parties, Nature Walks & More
We are already more than a week into the new year! Unwind with local events this weekend including bingo, nature activities, dance parties, and more.
2nd Street Elects Board Members
Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) announces the election of three members to its board of directors.
Pittsfield Launches Free Naloxone Distribution Program
The Department has qualified to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Community Naloxone Program (CNP).
Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Regionalization
Public Safety Advisory Committee members have constantly emphasized the need to obtain funding toward a new police station to lessen the burden on taxpayers.
PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid Scandal
Pittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the the scandal that's embroiled the school.
'Poor' Pontoosuc Avenue Bridge to Be Replaced
The Pontoosuc Avenue bridge has been in poor condition for a decade and will be replaced next year with improved pedestrian access.
Two-Car Crash Closes Church Street
A collision between two vehicles shut down a section of Church Street on Wednesday afternoon, followed shortly afterward by a three-car accident near Specialty Minerals in Adams.
Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled in Lenox
Attendees are encouraged to bring their insurance cards.
North Adams School Committee OKs Search Panel, Ad for Superintendent
The School Committee on Tuesday approved a superintendent search committee and a brochure advertisement for the post.
Williams Student Dies in Skiing Accident
A Williams College student died Tuesday following a skiing accident at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort.
Berkshire Money Management Hosts Free Virtual Retirement Planning Event
A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to ask questions and address specific concerns.
No Resolution Yet in Williamstown Shooting
The Dec. 22 incident at 330 Cole Ave. led to a brief lockdown of the Williams College campus.
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awarded $50K Barr Foundation Grant
This grant extends from Barr's Sector Effectiveness grantmaking, which aims to strengthen organizations dedicated to helping New England nonprofits thrive and sustainably achieve their missions.
Berkshire Schools Awarded Early College Program Grants
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is awarding $8 million in designated Early College grants to allow high school students to take college classes and earn college credit at no cost to them or their families
Elder Service Providers Push for More State Funding in Home Care
Elder Services of Berkshire County Inc. fears that state budget deficits for fiscal year 2025 will negatively impact home care.
Dalton Fire Chief Christian Tobin Terminated
The Board of Water Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously voted to terminate Fire Chief Christian Tobin just a year after hiring him.
Bus Organized to People's March
State Reps. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Leigh Davis, state Sen. Paul Mark, and the Rural Freedom Network are organizing a motorcoach bus from the Berkshires to Washington, D.C., for the 2025 People's March.
North Adams Man Killed Working on Car
A local barber and musician was killed Sunday when he was pinned by a car he was working on.
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