Community
Governor Nominates Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court
If confirmed, Justice Blake will serve as the first woman Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court
Community Hero of the Month: Christopher Keegan
Every morning on Christmas, thousands of kids, from newborns to 14-year-olds, will have presents to open because of the hard work of Keegan and his team.
State Awarded $1M For Registered Apprenticeships
US Department of Labor Award is part of Biden-Harris Administration's Effort to Diversify, Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in States
Dalton Green Committee Member Receives MassRecycle Award
Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.
Paul Mark Appointed to Cultural Economy Advisory Council
Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints Cultural Economy Advisory Council Members
BIC to Host TEDx Berkshires 2024
TEDx Berkshires is a local, independently organized event.This year's event will be held on Thursday, OCt. 10, 2024, from 1:30 – 5:00 pm, with a reception to follow.
Dalton Sets Special Town Meeting for Oct. 9
There will be a special town meeting at Nessacus Regional Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. to vote on four articles.
West Stockbridge Vaccine Clinics
Tuesday's clinic will be held from 8 to 10 am and Thursday's clinic will be held from 4 to 6 pm.
BRPC Outlines Busy Year Addressing Region's Needs
The regional planning agency closed fiscal year 2024 with a revenue increase of nearly $858,000 over the previous year, and a total income of more than $6.9 million from grants, local organizations, and nonprofit agreements.
NBCTC Director Named Grand Marshal of 2024 Fall Foliage Parade
David Fabiano of Northern Berkshire Community Television Corp. has been selected as the grand marshal for the upcoming 68th annual Fall Foliage Parade presented by 1Berkshire.
Voices for Recovery Set for Saturday
Have Hope Peer Recovery Center is inviting the community to celebrate Recovery Month at the annual Voices for Recovery event.
Pittsfield Police Arrest Maine Murder Suspect
The Pittsfield Public Schools sheltered in place for a few minutes Friday morning due to the tracking of a suspect for a "very serious crime."
2nd North Adams Missing World War II Casualty Identified
Pvt. First Class Erwin S. King of Clarksburg had barely been put to rest in Southview Cemetery when news that another missing serviceman has been identified.
Weekend Outlook: Country Fairs, Pumpkin Fests, Latino Celebrations
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a country fair, live music, and more.
Red Lion Inn Appoints General Manager
Stacey Gravanis Appointed General Manager of the Red Lion Inn
Henry Flynt Grants and Fund for Williamstown Grants Available
Applications are due by Oct. 15, 2024.
Williamstown Library Expands Hours, Offerings
Milne Trustees vice chair Jared Della Rocca appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to detail some of the new initiatives that expand both the library’s mission and its access to the community.
DPW Leadership Position Supported by Pittsfield Subcommittee
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee unanimously OKed Mayor Peter Marchetti's request to add a deputy commissioner to the department to assist with Commissioner Ricardo Morales' workload.
Housing Secretary Applauds County's Collaborative Housing Efforts
On Thursday, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus visited Pittsfield Housing Authority (PHA) and Berkshire Community Action Council's central office.
Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Electronic Music Workshop Series
The Berkshire Athenaeum are partnering with Geoffrey Carter of BeatNest who will guide youth in creating original music while growing their skills as creative individuals.
Pittsfield Halloween Parade Returns with Hollywood Theme
The city's historic Halloween parade rises from the dead this year with a Hollywood theme.
Berkshire Community Land Trust Awarded Grant
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $27.8 million in grant funding for park improvements and open space acquisitions across Massachusetts that will conserve 2,375 acres.
MountainOne Recognizes Mountaineers with Volunteer Awards
Mountaineers from the Berkshires, South Shore, and Pioneer Valley gathered to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions made over the past year.
North Adams Seeking Christmas Tree Donation
Trees should come from the Northern Berkshire region and donations will be accepted through the first week of November.
Child-care Agency Plans Wahconah Street Facility
Berkshire County Head Start plans to demolish a Wahconah Street building and construct an early child-care facility near the people it serves.
Retired Clarksburg Police Chief Reflects on Career
He retired 100 years after the Police Department was established with the appointment of Police Chief George Warren Hall of Briggsville, a former constable and a selectmen.
Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze
The Apple Squeeze is a one day fall festival that takes over the town of Lenox
Williamstown Community Chest Annual Fun Run
This community event consists of two races, a 5K run and a 1-mile kids' run/family walk.
Mount Greylock Class of 1975 Planning 50th Reunion
Organizers are looking to update the current class list and are reaching out to family, relatives and friends to help in this endeavor.
Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital Equity
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
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