Reid Students Donate $700 to Berkshire Humane Through Philanthropy Program

Last week, Reid Middle School eighth-graders delivered a $700 donation to the Berkshire Humane Society and saw the inner workings of an animal shelter. This, of course, included quality time with furry friends.

Pittsfield: Toters Are a Go

The City Council approved draft five-year contracts with Casella Waste Management on Tuesday, moving Pittsfield from unlimited curbside collection to automated collection with 48-gallon toters for trash and recycling.

Cheshire Goes for Prop 2 1/2 Override to Fund School District

he town will have to vote on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to raise taxes in order to fund its portion of the budget for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District.

Williamstown Select Board Discusses Justice Department Program for Schools

The Select Board on Monday discussed inviting a U.S. Department of Justice program into the local public schools to help address bias incidents.

Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates Shaker Design on Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America.

North Adams Council OKs $49M Budget for Fiscal 2025

Mayor Jennifer Macksey provided the city budget, school budget, compensation and classification plan and capital improvement plan in a bound document with summaries and graphs explaining expenditures.

Pittsfield Council Passes $216M Budget, Cuts Schools

Councilors approved a $215,955,210 spending plan that is a 5 percent increase from this year and includes a $200,000 reduction to the $82 million Pittsfield Public School budget. The budget passed 10-1 with Ward 2 Councilor Brittany Noto in opposition.

Lanesborough Passes 32 of 34 Articles at Town Meeting

More than 100 registered voters attended the meeting, which lasted a little more than two hours, to vote on the proposed fiscal 2025 spending plan, board and committee seat procedures, three articles related to short-term rentals, and various spending items.

M&J's Taste of Home Opens on Park Street on Wednesday

The diner is set to open at 6 a.m. sharp on Wednesday morning and will be open from 6 to 2 and Sundays serving breakfast only from 6 to 1.

McCann Tech Hires New Football Coach

Rochelo takes over for former coach John LeClair

Lee Elementary School Holds Entrepreneur Fair

Over the last two months, the school's fifth graders have been introduced to financial literacy and developed their own businesses based on their interests.

Dalton United Methodist Church to Host Dinner Fundraiser

The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m., offering attendees the option to dine in or take out.

Berkshire Schools Recognized at Safe Rules to Schools Event

Silvio O. Conte Community School was one of the 273 school partners, community champions, and crossing guards recognized. The school was named an Exemplary Program of Western Mass.

North Adams Planners OK Starbucks Development on Problem Corner

The Planning Board on Monday approved a multi-tenant redevelopment of the former St. Francis property that will include a long-rumored Starbucks.

Big Votes Await Pittsfield City Council

Tuesday is a big day for Pittsfield, as the City Council will take a final vote on the fiscal 2025 budget, a five-year trash contract, and water and sewer rates.

1Berkshire Marks Halfway Point of Pandemic-Altered Blueprint

1Berkshire's blueprint for economic development was adaptable when it needed to be and today, paves steps for a post-pandemic Berkshire County.

Destination Better Health Offers Programs at Fairview

The program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge.

Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety Grants

Since 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire safety education to kids and teens across Massachusetts.

Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If Necessary

The Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.

Lenox Library Association Charity Poker Night

This fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players of all levels an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library.

MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations

Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

North Adams Schools Awarded Literacy Grant

While Appleseeds is free for download to all Massachusetts school districts, the grant will fund professional printing of the materials, plus professional development for educators.

Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire Lunch

Six months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week.

Lenox Class of 2024 'a Really Good Bunch of Kids'

Collins called the 61 graduates on the Tanglewood stage "doers, achievers and accomplishers, highly intelligent and exceedingly kind."

PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The Dome

Under an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at Tanglewood on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that graduation had been held at the Lenox institute.

Rain Symbolizes Taconic Class of 2024's Resilience

The rain eased right before Taconic's 54th graduation ceremony on Sunday. Families, friends, and alumni gathered on the school's lawn in raincoats and smiles to celebrate 190 graduates.

Egremont Elementary School Pre-K Students Perform 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'

The district administration, school committee members, and students' families gathered around the cafeteria's stage to watch as students performed the transformation of a very hungry caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly.

Cheshire to Vote on School Funding and More at Town Meeting

Protect Grassland Birds by Mowing Later

Landowners can make a difference by altering the times of year they mow fields. Fish and Wildlife is encouraging landowners to help these beloved species by waiting to mow fields used by grassland birds, giving them a chance to rear their young.

North Adams Schools Preparing for Big Move, Greylock Closure

The closure of Greylock School at the end of the school year and the reconfiguring of grades between Brayton and Colegrove Park means relocating classrooms, teachers and students.