Community
Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
North Adams Hosting Route 2 Overpass Study Walks
The city of North Adams is hosting three community walks this week to solicit input on a study of the 60-year-old Central Artery project.
Senator Mark's November Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
New Moon Lodge Holds Veterans Dinner and Resource Fair
More than 200 area veterans and their families were connected to a host of resources available to them on Saturday and had dinner, too.
Dalton Open Space Committee Seeks Members
The seven-member committee has three vacancies and more members would allow it to be more efficient in managing the Pines as well as strengthen its efforts.
Clarksburg Committee Seeking Input on Town Field Plans
Residents are being encouraged to weigh in on the final design for the PFC Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field.
Adams Free Library: Mysterious Massachusetts
This program is geared for teens and adults age 13+, no registration required.
Local Veterans' Public Service, Civic Commitment Praised on Veterans Day
Reaching out to young people and sharing stories of sacrifice is a point of emphasis for the Williamstown American Legion post.
Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Structure Fire, Brushfire
Both scenes were under control within 60-90 minutes. At this time there are no reported injuries.
2nd Street Clinic on How to Seal, Expunge Criminal Record
The clinic will be held at the 2nd Street offices, located at 264 Second Street. Private consultations will be available.
Truffles By Tarah Pop-Up Opens in Pittsfield
On Friday, the ribbon was cut for Truffles by Tarah at 48 North St. Offerings range from classic favorites such as dark chocolate to lavender lemonade.
Public Safety Facility Panel Narrowing Potential Sites
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee is working to narrow down the four property selections it will include in its feasibility study.
Ioka Valley Farm Win Maple Syrup Competition
Ioka Valley Farm won first and third place for different maple products.
Market 32 Honors Veterans With Discount
All veterans and retired, active-duty, reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of service and AdvantEdge Card.
Dalton Residents Eliminate Bittersweet at the Dalton CRA
Bittersweet, which birds spread unknowingly, strangles trees, and also grows over and smothers ground level bushes and plants.
MassDOT Third Annual Name A Snowplow Contest
Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6
W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, Embrace Boston Partnership
In support of the Du Bois project, Embrace Boston has received a $150,000 Destination Development grant from the Massachusetts Department of Travel and Tourism
63-Year-Old Postcard Sparks Intrigue at Herberg School
Did you or someone you know send a postcard from Paris to South Junior High in 1961?
Pittsfield Focusing On Toter System Education Before Fines Roll Out
The Health Department is focusing on toter education before violation fines are issued in the new year.
Disabled Veterans Can Benefit from HERO Act at RMV
Eligible disabled veterans exempt from automobile excise tax, receiving fee waivers for vehicle registration, driver's licenses and license renewals due to legislation signed in August 2024
Dalton Green Committee Needs Survey Participants
The Green Committee needs more responses for its climate action plan survey.
Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years
For 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Williamstown to Undergo Audit of Land-Use Rules
The community development director on Monday updated the Select Board on progress in executing the recently adopted comprehensive plan.
South County Road Construction Operations
The work will take place from Tuesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 15, during the following scheduled hours.
Dalton Water Officials Delay Decision on Regionalization Study
The Board of Water Commissioners delayed deciding whether to participate in a Central Berkshire and the Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study.
Williamstown Business Owner Calls for Action on Economic Development
Amy Jeschawitz, who owns Nature's Closet and formerly served on the Planning Board, went to the Finance Committee to raise concerns about a lack of an "overall plan" for economic development in the town.
Greylock Federal Sponsors Trans Mutual Aid Fund
This project prioritizes direct aid to trans and nonbinary people, including support for gender affirming clothing, food, and other basic needs.
Deadline for CRA's Gib Kitteredge Award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 13.
Significant Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, Level 2 and 3 Droughts require detailed monitoring of drought conditions.
Adams Theater Recommended for 10-Year Tax Exemption
The STA is structured around the estimated $1.5 million in work to complete the Park Street theater for year-round use by 2026.
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