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Dalton Residents Petition for Action on Berkshire Concrete Dust
Several hundred residents have petitioned the Planning Board and Board of Health to take action regarding complaints surrounding Berkshire Concrete Corp.
BerkChique! Call for Donations
The pop-up boutique event will be hosted at Ventfort Hall, located at 104 Walker St., Lenox, Massachusetts, from May 2nd to 4th.
ThunderFest Scheduled for March 22 in Adams
The rain date is March 23.
Lanesborough Voters Will Be Presented 2 Police Station Options
The Select Board will present two public safety facility designs to voters— though one appears more feasible.
CBRSD School Committee OKs $36M Budget
The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a gross final budget of $36,643,001 for fiscal 2026, an increase of 2.70 percent over this year.
Pittsfield Celebrates 'Twinning' With Irish Sister City
Last week, the city celebrated St. Patrick's Day early with officials from Sister City Ballina, Ireland.
Annual Fabric Swap Set in Lenox
The Lenox Community Center holds its annual fabric swap on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 3.
Pittsfield Has Spent 70% of ARPA Funds
The city's nearly $41 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds are committed and almost 70 percent has been spent.
Lenox Library Association to Host Poker and Pizza Night
This unique fundraising event, hosted by Lenox Library Association Trustee, Max Scherff, offers community members and card players an opportunity to enjoy a friendly game of poker while supporting the Lenox Library.
Dalton to Discuss Town Manager Screening Committee
The Select Board voted to table the appointments of the Town Manager Screening Committee until March 24 to open up the search to a broader range of volunteers.
Mount Greylock Regional School to Host Talent and Art Show
Tickets will be available at the door for $5 each, cash only.
Mount Greylock School Committee Sends FY26 Budget to Member Towns
The committee's annual public hearing and vote on a spending plan for the next academic year concludes a process that began in earnest for the panel in December.
St. Mary's Team Takes 24th Annual Berkshire Robotics Challenge
The teams competed in three rounds with the top eight point-scorers advancing to the Great Eight Playoff. After the great eight, two teams were left, the Lee RoboWildcats and the
Teacher of the Month: Megan Pinsonneault
St. Mary's School second-grade teacher, Megan Pinsonneault, has been selected as the March Teacher of the Month.
MassDOT and Fundación MAPFRE High School Roadway Safety Public Service Contest?
Contest seeks to engage students and underscore the importance of driving safely. Deadline for contest submissions is Friday, March 21
North Adams School Finance Panel Reviews Fiscal 2026 Spending Plan
The draft proposal for fiscal 2026 is $21,636,220, up 3.36 percent that will be offset with $940,008 in school choice funds, bringing the total to $20,696,212, or a 2.17 percent increase.
Market 32 and Freihofer's Baking Company Partner in Support of Parkinson's Foundation
Donations Will Be Made with Purchase of Select Freihofer's Product
North County Welcomes New Veterans Agent
The city has appointed Kurtis Durocher as its new veterans agent, and he hopes to connect with as many veterans as possible.
Amazing Pho Brings Vietnamese Favorites to Berkshire County
In addition to milk tea and pho (noodles), the restaurant offers rice dishes, sandwiches (bahn mi), dumplings and salads. Item prices range from about $10 to $20 plus add-ons.
Berkshire Health Opening New Urgent Care Facility in Lenox
Berkshire Health Systems is gearing toward opening its new urgent care facility in The Center at Lenox.
Veterans Events Scheduled in North Adams and Adams
Both events welcome all veterans.
Pittsfield School District Says No Personnel Layoffs Planned
The district says that no school employees will lose their jobs because of reductions in the fiscal year 2026 budget.
District Moving On From Allegations Against PHS Administrator
The district is "moving on" from unsubstantiated allegations against two Pittsfield High School administrators, saying there is no threat.
MassDOT: Stockbridge Bridge Repair Work
The work will take place from Monday, March 17, through Friday, March 21, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Retiring Superintendent Named to North Adams' Women's Hall of Fame
Superintendent Barbara Malkas last week was inducted into the Women's History Hall of Fame in North Adams.
New York Man Found Guilty in Pittsfield Murder
Burke, 46 of New York, was found guilty on three charges related to the crime, murder in the first degree (Murder), illegal possession of a firearm, and illegal possession of a loaded firearm.
Candidates for Central Berkshire Superintendent All Local
They are Michael Henault, current assistant superintendent for Central Berkshire; John Franzoni, superintendent of the Northern Berkshire School Union; Matthew Bishop, interim deputy superintendent for the Pittsfield Public Schools; and Timothy Callahan, assistant superintendent for the North Adams Public Schools.
Sweetwood Owner Withdraws Williamstown Zoning Request
For the second straight year, the owners of the Sweetwood senior living facility have backed off a plan to ask the town's permission to convert some of its units to multifamily housing.
Housing Secretary Talks Seasonal Communities at Rockwell Museum
Eight Berkshire communities have more than 40 percent seasonal housing, warranting a designation from the state.
Heating Oil Leaks Into Dalton Brook
A residential oil tank at Wahconah Falls Mobile Home Park leaked heating oil, which entered Wahconah Falls Brook on March 10.
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