Community
Adams Eyes $21M Spending Plan for Fiscal 2027
The town is eyeing a budget slightly over $21 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of 4.5 percent.
Pittsfield Council OKs $15M Borrowing for Drinking Water System
Commissioner of Public Services Ricardo Morales explained that the decades-old filtration units need to be babysat "much more" than usual, and the city is due for new technology.
Pittsfield Holds Second Master Plan Workshop
The city is about halfway through developing its new master plan, and held a second community workshop this past Thursday.
Annual Pride Art Exhibit Extends Call For Art
The exhibit, hosted at the Becket Arts Center, features a jury composed of leaders from some of the region's largest arts institutions.
Companion Corner: Baby at Berkshire Humane Society
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
'Swatting' Incident at Mount Greylock Regional School
A search uncovered no evidence to support the threat and the school returned to normal operations at 11:03 a.m, police said. Additional public safety resources were to remain on scene for the remainder of the school day.
Store at Five Corners Reopens in Williamstown
Colleen Taylor and her brother and business partner Sean Taylor grabbed the concession offered by the Five Corners Stewardship Association, which purchased the store at the junction of Routes 7 and 43 in 2022.
Fairview Hospital named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
This is the 14th straight year that Fairview has achieved the Top 100 designation.
BRPC Awarded Stormwater Pollution Grant
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) was awarded $63,225 to work with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) and Waterstone Engineering to improve stormwater planning tools for local communities.
Adams Fire Questions Impact of Retirement Mandate
Fire District officials say the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will have a "catastrophic" impact on the Fire Department.
Flooding Leads Pittsfield ConCom to Bel Air Dam Deconstruction Site
The Bel Air Dam project team toured the site on Monday with the Conservation Commission to review conditions following a flooding incident.
Adams Plans Route 8 Blight, Winter Street Reconstruction
The town is preparing to submit an application for Community Block Grant Funds following the designation of its blighted area on Route 8.
North Adams Clothing Store Moving to Larger Space
Label Shopper is moving across the parking lot to the former Peebles location in April.
Build or Rent: Communities Seek Options to House Public Safety Departments
For many years, the town of Lee has had to struggle with an outdated and crowded Police Department station located in its Town Hall, which was built in 1874. Its nearby fire station was originally constructed to house horse-drawn firefighting vehicles.
Williamstown Fire Committee Sees FY27 Budget with Sizable Operational Increase
The Prudential Committee last week reviewed a draft annual fire district meeting warrant that includes an operational expenses budget up 9.4 percent from the figures approved at the May 2025 annual meeting.
PHS Community Challenges FY27 Budget Cuts
Under this plan, Pittsfield High School would see a reduction of seven teachers (plus one teacher of deportment and an assistant principal of teaching and learning, and a guidance counselor repurposed across the district.
Outdated Public Safety Buildings Strain Berkshire Communities
One of the most basic roles of government is public safety. The ability to provide police and fire protection and other emergency services is considered a vital function.
Cheshire Eliminated Harbormaster Post
The Select Board last week voted to eliminate the post of harbormaster and turn the boat over the Fire Department at the request of both the police and fire chiefs.
BHS Raising Community Awareness on Colon Cancer Screening
Visitors can schedule their screening colonoscopy, ask questions, hear from gastroenterology experts, and walk through an interactive exhibit.
Pittsfield Marks Vietnam Veterans Day in Park Square
About 50 people gathered at Park Square on Saturday to remember Vietnam veterans and mark the 53rd anniversary of the last American troops' departure.
Berkshire County Housing Rehabilitation Waitlist Open
BRPC will submit multiple CDBG-funded Housing Rehabilitation Program applications on behalf of the previously listed towns to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) on April 21, 2026.
Williamstown Select Board Finalizes Property Tax Relief Measure for Town Meeting
The Select Board last week finalized a request to town meeting to change the parameters of a property tax relief program for residents aged 60 and over.
Pittsfield Schools Hear Community Feedback on Morningside Closure
The Pittsfield Public Schools are gathering feedback on a potential closure of Morningside Community School before a recommendation is made.
Northern Berkshire United Way: 1950s Sees New Name, Same Mission
The organization had successfully grown over the past 20 years and, by the end of the decade, would see its campaign drives pass the $100,000 mark and the number of agencies under its umbrella grow to 17.
Dalton Board Uncertain on How to Budget for Clean Air Efforts
As concerns about Berkshire Concrete's operations persist, Select Board members agree funding is needed, but are uncertain on how it should be allocated.
Sheffield Craftsman Offering Workshops on Windsor Chairs
Andrew Jack specializes in Windsor chairs and has been making them for almost 20 years.
Governor Nominates Judges to Serve on Juvenile Court, Boston Municipal Court
Both nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation.
Third No Kings Rally Adds War in Iran to List of Grievances
Even the frigid wind couldn't silence the voices of thousands of protestors across the county.
Adams' Street Being Shut Down for Crewdson Photography Production
The Board of Selectmen last week approved the closures of the street between Pleasant and Dean Streets from Wednesday through Saturday, April 1 to 4, to allow for the Crewdson's production company to set up for his complex and intricate shots.
Cheshire Gets Answers on Police Budget, Reviews DPW
Interim Police Chief Timothy Garner on Tuesday followed up on questions the Select Board had last month on his proposed fiscal 2027 budget.
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