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North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North Adams
North County's first animal shelter is operating out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road.
Dalton Historical Hopes to Send Historical District Data to State
The first phase in establishing the proposed second historical district is moving along nicely, Historical Commission co-chair Louisa Horth said during Wednesday's meetings.
Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Lt. Joseph Ponti
He grew up in Lawrence and graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as an ensign. His first assignment would take him aboard a weather ship, the USCG Casco.
Volunteers Clean Up the Housatonic River
With the help of over a dozen volunteers, they cleaned out trash and other dumped items from six locations along the River in Pittsfield.
Bennington Museum Launches $3.2M Century Campaign
The Bennington Museum has launched a "century campaign" with the goal of making $3.2 million in structural and programming improvements as it enters its second century.
MassDOT: South County Road Work
Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:
Dalton Fire Chief Earns Accreditation
Fire Chief Christian Tobin has earned his accreditation through the state Fire Service Commission.
'Baseball in the Berkshires' Tells New Stories at Lenox's Ventfort Hall
Ten years after he started chronicling, cataloging and collecting artifacts that tell the story of Berkshire County's connection to America's pastime, Larry Moore is still adding pieces to the story.
Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial Exceedance
Two Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, a Festival, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, ice cream train rides, First Fridays, and more.
Berkshire Athenaeum announces Call for Art
The theme for the Call for Art is "empowerment."
Berkshire Green Drinks: Darkness at Night
July Berkshire Green Drinks will focus on the effects of light pollution and the Dark Sky initiative
Williamstown Coping with More Erosion Along Hoosic River
The town is looking at several potential projects to stabilize the banks of the Hoosic River in the foreseeable future.
Lanesborough FinCom Puts Newcomers in Charge
The Finance Committee held its first meeting of the fiscal year and elected two newcomers as its leaders.
Weather Cooperates for Pittsfield 4th of July Parade
The downtown corridor was alive with red, white, and blue as thousands gathered to watch the Fourth of July parade.
Senator Mark Announces July Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
Lenox Memorial School Joins MassDOT Program
Lenox Memorial Middle and High School joins the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program.
Pittsfield Historical Panels OKs Fenn St. Demo, Welcomes City Planner
The Historical Commission welcomed the new city planner and approved the demolition of a Fenn Street home formerly owned by a well-loved volunteer.
BCC Offers Summer Campus Tours
Group visits are available upon request.
Quaker Meeting House Tours
The meeting house, essentially unchanged since its construction, is located in Maple Street Cemetery.
Common Ground Festival in Pittsfield
Common Ground Festival in Pittsfield aims to unite the Berkshires through art, culture, and community
Dalton Fire District Navigates Future Fire Station
The Fire District is considering re-engaging the prospect of purchasing the former Dalton Garage, located at 385 Main St.
State Boosts North Street Housing Project With $4M
A North Street housing project was awarded more than $4 million through the state's Housing Development Incentive Program.
Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Parking and Traffic
The Parade route will run from South Street at East and West Housatonic Streets, north to Wahconah Street at Wahconah Park. Adjacent side streets will be utilized for staging and disembarking.
North Adams Man Charged with Murder in 2017 Stabbing
Travis T. Perras, 31, was indicted last week on a charge of first degree murder in the death of Charles Sauer of North Adams.
Berkshires Gets $600K in Bike Path Grants
The Berkshires received more than $600,000 for improvements and planning of recreational trails. The funds are part of some $12 million in awards announced recently for 65 projects across the state.
BCC to Provide Free College With MassEducate, MassReconnect
Governor Healey signs budget that includes free community college; Berkshire Community College to provide MassEducate and MassReconnect programs this fall
Pittsfield July 4 Parade 2024: Sparking Honor and Bittersweet Endings
During Pittsfield Community Television's "Parade in Preview" program, it was revealed that Sturgeon didn't believe Marchetti when he first got the call. He initially said "Yeah right" in disbelief.
CBRSD Working on Regional Agreement Education
The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee agreed to start an education campaign after the proposed regional agreement failed in three of the district's seven towns.
Haddad Subaru 'Shares the Love' With Berkshire Humane Society, Donating $8K
An $8,000 boost from Haddad Subaru sparked canine and human smiles at the Berkshire Humane Society on Friday.
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