Community
Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital Equity
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
Hoosac Valley Preparing For District Vote on $23M Budget
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved a document "strongly" endorsing the school district's fiscal 2025 budget.
Williamstown Select Board Names Neely to Interim Seat
After more than two hours of discussion, the board voted 3-1 to select Neely after two rounds of voting where the four remaining elected officials were deadlocked, 2-2, on how to replace Andrew Hogeland until May’s election.
North Adams Council OKs New Police Cruiser
Mayor Jennifer Macksey said the funds will come out of the parking meter reserve fund which is at $241,000.
Clarksburg's Erwin King Laid to Rest 82 Years After Falling at Guadalcanal
The community turned out in force on Tuesday to pay respects to long missing World War II Marine Erwin S. King.
Beartown State Forest Campground Extends Camping Season
In July, the campground reopened with more than $350,000 in improvements, including modern bathroom facilities and enhanced amenities.
Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New Tenants
Director of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.
W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project Awarded Grant
The funding was requested by State Senator Paul Mark, Chair of the State's Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.
Methuselah Slapped with Weeklong Liquor License Suspension
The Licensing Board came to the verdict on Monday after a show-cause hearing for its annual downtown all-alcohol license was continued twice. The suspension will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Williamstown Church Begins Renovation of Entry
The Roman Catholic parish held a site dedication and blessing for a long-awaited front entryway project after its 10:30 Mass.
Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk
The goals of the walk are three-fold: to celebrate Down syndrome awareness, to educate the general public and to advocate on behalf of the thousands of Americans born with Down syndrome each year.
BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas
This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+
Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile Vaping
Health officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation.
Registration Open for Upcoming Lenox Vaccine Clinics
Registration is required for and can be done using one of two methods
South County Nighttime Construction Operations
Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:
Mount Greylock District Addressing Shortfall in State Report
The Mount Greylock Regional School District is working to address a deficiency identified in the commonwealth's recent Special Education and Civil Rights Monitoring Report.
Wahconah High Mold Remediation Complete; Investigation Ongoing
The mold remediation in the Wahconah High School auditorium is complete, and the air levels are safe and meet the state standard.
Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 Years
The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini's Restaurant on Wednesday. Between fundraising and sponsorships, the organization brought in nearly $91,700 in the last year and invested about $28,000 into its programs.
2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House
2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House on September 30
Pittsfield Veterans Remember Missing Comrades, POWs
Around 20 people gathered at the South Street Memorial Park on Friday morning to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Teacher of the Month: Mark Brown
Drury High School math teacher Mark Brown has been selected as the September Teacher of the Month.
Fairview Hospital Golf Classic Raises Funds for Equipment
The event provides valuable support for Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems' 25-bed critical access hospital in Great Barrington.
PopCares Chix Dinner Fundraiser Returns
The popular PopCares chicken dinner will be held in person this year for the first time since 2019. Tickets are now on sale for the dinner scheduled Saturday, Oct. 5, at GreylockWorks.
Alcohol Control Commission Holds Seminar for Pittsfield Licensees
City restaurateurs gathered in Council Chambers on Wednesday for a refresher on alcohol regulations straight from the source.
MassWildlife: Fall Outdoor Safety Tips
The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2024 hunting season.
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Renamed to 'MassAbility'
New name reflects a more expansive effort to break down stigma and increase equity and access for people with disabilities
Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $475K Campaign Goal
The crowd at 3 West at the Norad Mill were gathered to do some business, hear about the work being done by some of the 20 member agencies, and set a fundraising goal for next year of $475,000.
Clarksburg Word War II Casualty Returns Home After 82 Years
King had left Drury High in North Adams just six weeks after Pearl Harbor to enlist in the Marines and never returned home — until now.
Pittsfield Daytime Paving Operations on Merrill Road
Work will begin on Monday, Sept. 23, and continue through Friday, Sept. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
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