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Prosperity Way Phase 1 Complete; Berkshire Gas Volunteer Day
Energy ran high on Thursday, as more than than 50 employee volunteers from Berkshire Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., spent the day helping move the project forward through painting, landscaping, and construction work.
Create an Ad: MyCom Federal Credit Union
MyCom Federal Credit Union partnered with us once again for the Junior Marketers Create an Ad series, giving Morningside Community School third graders the chance to design ads for the organization.
Weekend Outlook: Wilco Weekend & Summer Fun
It's too late to get tickets — the event's sold out! — but you can hear some of the performances in the downtown area. Or, you can listen for free on NEPM (New England Public Media) 88.5.
Berkshire South Opens Toddler Childcare Program to Meet Community Need
The new state-licensed program serves children ages 15 to 33 months and was created in response to a growing shortage of infant and toddler childcare options in the region.
Pittsfield School Committee Appoints Latifah Phillips as Permanent Superintendent
The School Committee enthusiastically voted to hire Latifah Phillips as the permanent superintendent on Wednesday
Northern Berkshire Amateur Radio Club ARRL Field Day
The event showcases the critical role amateur radio can play when traditional communication systems are unavailable due to natural disasters, severe weather, or other emergencies.
Pittsfield's Ward 2 Councilor Petitions to Explore Police Station at Morningside
Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham wants the city to explore turning Morningside Community School, which will not reopen in the fall, into a police station.
Dalton Prudential Committee Eyes Broader Involvement
With new members joining the Fire District's Prudential Committee, these elected officials are eager to revitalize the committee's involvement by making it more active than it has been in recent years.
Q&A: Williamstown to Celebrate Dane's Career at Thursday Party
Deb Dane has spent a lifetime working to build community and the last 20 years doing so at the town's public, educational, and government access television channel, WilliNet.
Companion Corner: Fox at Berkshire Humane Society
Fox is a 3-year-old Pomeranian who has been at the shelter for about a month.
Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Day of Action'
Following successful outreach projects this spring, workers will again go door to door to distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, and to share resources and knowledge directly with residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls.
Commissioner Visits Berkshire County Arc's Family Support Center
Commissioner Sarah Peterson Visits Berkshire County Arc's Family Support Center, Praises Its Innovative Approach
North Adams Council Votes $55M Budget
The proposed fiscal 2027 spending plan is $54,964,135.99, up 5 percent over this year. The Finance Committee gave a final recommendation of the draft on Monday.
Crane Currency Celebrates Milestone 225th Anniversary
Crane Currency is celebrating its 225th birthday, from its start as a papermill in the 1800s to becoming a premier printer of high-tech, international banknotes.
Parole Granted to Pittsfield Man Sentenced for Killing Toddler Son
According to the Boston Globe, the Parole Board on Monday voted to release Richard N. Mayes Jr., 78, to a halfway house.
Police Seeking 'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect in Thursday's Shooting
Terry Martizna, 35, is wanted for one count of murder.
Pittsfield Releases Interactive Map for Morningside School Reassignments
The Pittsfield Public Schools have launched an interactive map to help inform families about their students' elementary placements for the fall.
Housatonic Water Works Penalized for Delayed Treatment Facility
The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a $2,500 demand for payment of suspended penalty to Housatonic Water Works Co. for failure to comply with a July 2025 Administrative Consent Order with Penalty.
Dalton Starts Talks on STRs
Short-term rentals have sparked extensive debate across Berkshire County, and now Dalton is joining the conversation.
BMC and Fairview Honored with HEI Awards
HRC Foundation's 2026 Healthcare Equality Index Shows Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital Maintain Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Despite Headwinds: Both Named High Performers for 2026
Mill Town Closes on Site 9, Woodlawn Ave. Property
The first purchase of land at Site 9 in the William Stanley Business Park has gone through.
Williamstown Accepts Williams' $2M Bid for 59 Water St.
The Select Board on Monday voted 4-1 to accept a revised offer from Williams College to purchase the former town garage site at four times the original upfront offer.
Adams Town Meeting OKs Budget, Nixes Citizens' Petitions
Town meeting members approved 23 of the 25 articles on the annual town meeting warrant.
Coming of Age Movie Being Filmed in Pittsfield
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission permitted Caroline Film Inc. to film at Burbank Park on June 26 and at Deming Park on July 8.
Car Fire Briefly Shuts Down Section of North Street
Firefighters responded to a car fire on Eagle Street on Monday afternoon.
Pittsfield City Council Preview: Gifts and Parking Orders
Fiber internet companies have flooded into Pittsfield over the past year, three in particular: Gateway Fiber, Archtop Fiber and AccessPlus Fiber.
Work Underway On Blighted Dalton Home But Issues Persist
For over a decade, neighbors have called 27 Mountain View Terrace an eyesore and a safety risk, and now, after a year in court, work is being done to address the blighted condition.
Williamstown Charges 2 With ATM Burglary
Both men have been charged with breaking into a depository, possession of burglarious tools, unauthorized access to a computer system and destruction of property, value over $1,200.
BRPC Awarded Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Grant Program Grant
Funding will help local organizations expand mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention services across Massachusetts
Adams Planners Talk STR Parking, Sprinkler Requirements
The Planning Board is developing a short-term rental bylaw that aims to balance safety, neighborhood impacts, and economic benefits.
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