Community
Healey Signs $58B State Budget
The state has a $57.78 billion plan for fiscal 2025 that includes more than $1.3 billion in Fair Share monies for education and transportation.
71 Years Later, Pittsfield Remembers the 'Forgotten' Korean War
VFW Post 448 Cmdr. Arnie Perras led the 71st Korean War memorial ceremony Saturday morning.
CHP ParentChild+ Program Accepting South Berkshire Families
Parent Child+ families meet twice weekly for 30-45 minute with an early learning mentor who shares reading and creative play skills that support child development.
Pittsfield Sees Updated Code Thanks to Review Committee
Since September 2022, the committee has worked to rid the code of outdated language, typos, duplications, and conflicts — including the addition of gender-neutral language throughout.
The Bow Wow Bus Has Launched
The Greylock Canine Club's Bow Wow Bus took its inaugural field trip Friday morning to the Spruces.
Q&A: Keith Girouard Reflects on Tenure, Small Business Landscape
Keith Girouard, longtime regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, has announced his retirement at the end of this month.
Anthony Birthplace Museum Hosts Tea Party, Poetry Reading
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum will hold an afternoon tea featuring poetry readings by Nancy Manning and Karen Giosek.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Equity Fund
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Equity Fund, a BIPOC Community Directed Grant Program to Advance Equity Spanning Four Counties
Recurring Events in the Berkshires
The area is known for its cultural venues like the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and Jacob's Pillow, but that is just a taste of what the area has to offer.
Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment, Job Estimates
Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts For June 2024
North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain Forestland
The city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue.
Harris Draws Crowds to Downtown Pittsfield
Vice President Kamala Harris fired up a capacity crowd at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday afternoon.
MassDot Advisory: South County Construction Operations
Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4.
Clark's Newest Exhibit Re-examines Edgar Degas' Works
The exhibit, "Edgar Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism," coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first impressionist exhibition, which was held in Paris in 1874.
MassDOT Advisory: Motor Vehicle Inspections Available
Registry reports most inspection station site workstations are now operable. Vehicle owners who need re-tests on failed inspections will be given more time to get them
Williamstown Select Board Pushes for Better Communication About Emergencies
The Select Board on Monday discussed how the town communicates to residents during an emergency and whether residents unaffiliated with Williams College should have access to the same information as college students and staff about incidents on campus.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month.
Moresi Companies Settle Discrimination Allegations
A local developer and property management company have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle fair housing complaints on its properties.
Afternoon Arrival Estimated for Harris on Saturday
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive in Pittsfield on Saturday afternoon, according to emerging information about the campaign event.
Government Briefs: Healey Signs Gun Law
Gov. Maura T. Healey signed Thursday into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885), which cracks down on ghost guns (homemade weapons that do not have a serial number and thus are untraceable) and guns made with a 3-D printer.
Big Y Closes Delis for Deep Clean
Big Y Supermarkets is closing its deli counters for deep cleaning after an outbreak of listeria in one of the meat brands it sells.
Southern Vermont College Moving Towards Five Star Status
In March of 2023, SVHC entered into a purchase and sale agreement of the campus with Alfred Weissman Real Estate, LLC (AWRE). Since then, AWRE has been working toward the development of a five-star destination resort.
Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement Age
The Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age.
BMS Announces Scholarship Recipients
This year, BMS awarded almost $17,000 in Talent and Merit Scholarships, and continues to take Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship applications on a rolling basis.
Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA Proposals
The trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application.
Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging Stations
The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town.
Veterans Coffee and Conversation
It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Adams American Legion.
Berkshires Gets $4.3M in CDBG Grants
The Berkshires is getting $4.4 million Community Development Block Grants for housing, road and social services programs.
Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, circus, live music, and more.
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