Community
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.
Cheshire Gears Up for 2nd Annual Summer Festival
The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) is set to host the 2nd Annual Cheshire Summer Festival this coming July 27.
Pittsfield Advises Against Contact with Housatonic for 48 Hours after Accidental Discharge
The city of Pittsfield is advising people to avoid contact with the Housatonic River until late Friday night after an accidental discharge of untreated wastewater near 901 Holmes Road.
Williamstown Dog Owners to Select Board: 'Let Us Deal with It'
The Select Board on Monday was told that it should let the people who walk their dogs in the Spruces Park decide how the 114-acre town-owned park is managed.
Lanesborough Select Board OKs Resources For Storm Damage
The town recognizes the need for additional resources to clear damage from last week's storm.
North Adams Disability Commission Gets Funding, Grant Abilities
The City Council on Tuesday accepted two sections of state law that will allow the Commission on Disabilities to apply for grants and use handicapped-parking fees.
Housatonic Street Periodic Road Closures
The blasting and removal of ledge will take place during normal allowed construction times of 7AM-5PM.
Time to Hit the Eagle Street Beach
Historic Eagle Street will be covered with sand on Saturday afternoon for the 24th annual Eagle Street Beach Party.
School Officials Offer Condolences for Herberg Student's Sudden Passing
Superintendent Joseph Curtis shared reflections from Herberg staff at the beginning of Monday's School Committee meeting.
BCArc's Golf Event Raises Funds Individuals with Disabilities
BCArc serves around 1,000 individuals with disabilities through a range of programs that include residential services, employment support, day programs, and support for families at their homes.
Senator Warren Hears Power of Health Care for Uninsured
Warren said equitable access to health care also helps economically, as more people can work to support themselves, help their own families, and manage themselves and others.
Pittsfield Schools May See Tighter Cell Phone Policy
Superintendent Joseph Curtis would like to see the district's cell phone policy tightened up after more than 6,000 violations were accrued during the last school year.
Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Discusses Next Steps
The committee will be examining all the options for a new police station or combined public safety facility. The goal is to have a recommendation for the Select Board by a year from December.
Kamala Harris to Attend Pittsfield Fundraiser
It appears that Vice President Kamala Harris will be attending a campaign event in Pittsfield on Saturday.
Signaled Intersection Proposed for West Street in Pittsfield
The city believes that traffic lights at the intersection of lower and upper West Street will improve safety.
MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires
MountainOne distributed over $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities.
North Adams Council Passes $65M Borrowing Authorization
The City Council on Monday unanimously authorized borrowing $65,362,859 to build a new Greylock School for prekindergarten through 2.
Dalton Planning Board Approves Draft of Updated Variance and Special Permit Application
The Planning Board approved a draft of the updated variance and special permit application during its meeting on Wednesday.
Rapid Deterioration Fully Closes Pecks Road Bridge
Rapid deterioration of the Pecks Road bridge has led to its closure until further notice and a hopefully expedited process to replace the entire structure.
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
Dalton Planners Question Need for Cannabis Requirements
The Planning Board last week questioned whether the state is requiring the town to adjust its cannabis bylaws if dispensaries, medical or retailer, and cultivation centers are only permitted by special permit.
Pittsfield's 2nd Rail Trail Extension Coming Soon
The second extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail southward through the city is on schedule for completion in the fall.
Mount Greylock School District Adopts No-Cell Phone Policy
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday voted to ban cell phones and other "student-owned technology devices" in the district's three schools starting in September.
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994.
Biden Withdraws From Presidential Campaign
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race four months before voters go to the polls.
Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project
Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.
Neal Announces $750K Earmark for Town Hall Restoration
signature building of the Downtown Historic District, the Town Hall is on the State Register of Historic Places. Funding secured by Neal will support the restoration and repair interior and exterior features throughout the building.
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