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Cheshire Prepares Fiscal 2026 Budget
The Select Board and Finance Committee held a joint meeting last week to discuss the projected budget for fiscal year 2026, which is forecast to increase by about 4.5 percent.
Williams: No Evidence of ICE Activity on Campus
Williams College is advising its community members in the wake of rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have been spotted on campus.
Pittsfield Celebrates Jazz Art Contest Winners
For the month of April, Pittsfield High School students' jazz-inspired works bring color and design to the corridors of City Hall.
North Adams City Hall Getting Insulation
City Hall will be in a bit of disarray as a project to insulate the 1970s building with spray foam is completed.
Tractor Supply to Host Pet Treat Tasting Event in North Adams
The event will allow pets to sample various pet treats sold at the store
State Senate to Commission Bust of Elizabeth Freeman
A bust of Berkshires' freedom fighter Elizabeth Freeman, the first enslaved woman to successfully sue for her freedom in the United States, will be commissioned and placed in the state Senate Chamber.
House of Polish Opens in Lenox
Mother and daughter duo Paula Mlynarski and Casey Christopher have a passion for art and they are expressing their creativity together through nail design.
Author Discusses Arnold Print Works History at North Adams Library
Trudel will discuss his two-book series on the Arnold Print Works and its leader, W.M. Arthur Gallup.
MassDOT: Temporary Detour in Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington
Temporary Detour of Route 23 Westbound at New York State Line
BCC and Partners to Present Berkshire State of Work Summit
Tickets are $75
Pittsfield School Officials Making Budget Recommendations Wednesday
The School Committee will make recommendations for the district's fiscal year 2026 budget on Wednesday.
Pittsfield Council Files 'Median Safety' Petition
The City Council put a controversial petition that triggered a protest and dozens of public speakers to rest.
Clarksburg School Officials Told to Provide Options for Cutting Budget
School officials say the fiscal 2026 budget is up by less than one percent — if they didn't have to carry nearly $200,000 for retirements and FICA.
Macksey to Run for Third Term as Mayor
Macksey said she wants to continue to advance North Adams, prioritizing improvements in infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
Williamstown Rotary Club to Host Spaghetti Buffet Fundraiser
The event will raise funds for the club's scholarship, youth, and community programs.
Hot Water Issue Forces Closure of Kitchen at Williamstown's Sweetwood
The outage forced the closure of Sweetwood's commercial kitchen and forced residents to use alternatives to the showers in their apartments.
Williamstown Rotary Club to Host Spaghetti Buffet Fundraiser
The event will raise funds for the club's scholarship, youth, and community programs.
State Auditor Pushes PILOT Program Reform in Windsor
Environmentally prosperous and high property-value communities don't see the same reimbursements for state-owned land.
North Adams' Route 2 Study Looks at 'Repair, Replace and Remove'
Nearly 70 residents attended a presentation on Saturday morning on how to stitch back together the asphalt desert created by the Central Artery project.
Dalton Church to Host Three Stooges Film Festival
Bernie Klem, a Three Stooges enthusiast, will present five short films featuring the comedy trio. Klem will also provide information regarding the films' production and related trivia.
Housatonic Street Closure Scheduled for April 8 in Lenox
Alternate routes are advised. Police officers will be present to manage traffic flow and provide assistance.
The Station in Lee Fuses New Flavors With Iconic Restaurant
The proprietors of the popular Charlie's Bistro Bus food truck have opened a new restaurant in the old train station.
BHS Appoints Chief Nursing Executive
Cadorette has served as Vice President of Acute Care and BMC Chief Nursing Officer for the past 11 years.
ServiceNet Warming Center Hosted 126 People This Winter
ServiceNet's warming center has provided more than heat to unhoused individuals over the last four months and will run to the end of April.
PHS Warmed by Updated Heating System
A new climate control system has brought Pittsfield High School into the 21st century.
Veteran Spotlight: Marine/Army Lt. Col. John J. Harding II
John J. Harding II served his country with honor and distinction from 1991 to 2018 in Marine Corps and in the Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Governor Extends Hybrid and Remote Public Meetings to Increase Access
Legislation will increase access to public meetings across Massachusetts and allow remote participation through June 2027
Hearth & Hound Dog Day-Care Opens in Lee
Alexis Montgomery was disappointed on returning to the Berkshires to find the dog day-care she'd used was closing. So she started her own.
Lenox Celebrates Amy Lafave's 30 Years at the Library
Lafave, a lifelong town resident, has been with the library for 30 years and shares her expertise and passion for local history with the community.
Berkshires Turns Out in Protest Against Trump Administration
A cold and rainy Saturday didn't stop hundreds of Berkshire residents from making known their feelings about recent actions by the Trump administration.
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