Community
Williamstown Library Expands Hours, Offerings
Milne Trustees vice chair Jared Della Rocca appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to detail some of the new initiatives that expand both the library’s mission and its access to the community.
DPW Leadership Position Supported by Pittsfield Subcommittee
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee unanimously OKed Mayor Peter Marchetti's request to add a deputy commissioner to the department to assist with Commissioner Ricardo Morales' workload.
Housing Secretary Applauds County's Collaborative Housing Efforts
On Thursday, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus visited Pittsfield Housing Authority (PHA) and Berkshire Community Action Council's central office.
Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Electronic Music Workshop Series
The Berkshire Athenaeum are partnering with Geoffrey Carter of BeatNest who will guide youth in creating original music while growing their skills as creative individuals.
Pittsfield Halloween Parade Returns with Hollywood Theme
The city's historic Halloween parade rises from the dead this year with a Hollywood theme.
Berkshire Community Land Trust Awarded Grant
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $27.8 million in grant funding for park improvements and open space acquisitions across Massachusetts that will conserve 2,375 acres.
MountainOne Recognizes Mountaineers with Volunteer Awards
Mountaineers from the Berkshires, South Shore, and Pioneer Valley gathered to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions made over the past year.
North Adams Seeking Christmas Tree Donation
Trees should come from the Northern Berkshire region and donations will be accepted through the first week of November.
Child-care Agency Plans Wahconah Street Facility
Berkshire County Head Start plans to demolish a Wahconah Street building and construct an early child-care facility near the people it serves.
Retired Clarksburg Police Chief Reflects on Career
He retired 100 years after the Police Department was established with the appointment of Police Chief George Warren Hall of Briggsville, a former constable and a selectmen.
Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze
The Apple Squeeze is a one day fall festival that takes over the town of Lenox
Williamstown Community Chest Annual Fun Run
This community event consists of two races, a 5K run and a 1-mile kids' run/family walk.
Mount Greylock Class of 1975 Planning 50th Reunion
Organizers are looking to update the current class list and are reaching out to family, relatives and friends to help in this endeavor.
Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital Equity
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
Hoosac Valley Preparing For District Vote on $23M Budget
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved a document "strongly" endorsing the school district's fiscal 2025 budget.
Williamstown Select Board Names Neely to Interim Seat
After more than two hours of discussion, the board voted 3-1 to select Neely after two rounds of voting where the four remaining elected officials were deadlocked, 2-2, on how to replace Andrew Hogeland until May’s election.
North Adams Council OKs New Police Cruiser
Mayor Jennifer Macksey said the funds will come out of the parking meter reserve fund which is at $241,000.
Clarksburg's Erwin King Laid to Rest 82 Years After Falling at Guadalcanal
The community turned out in force on Tuesday to pay respects to long missing World War II Marine Erwin S. King.
Beartown State Forest Campground Extends Camping Season
In July, the campground reopened with more than $350,000 in improvements, including modern bathroom facilities and enhanced amenities.
Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New Tenants
Director of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.
W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project Awarded Grant
The funding was requested by State Senator Paul Mark, Chair of the State's Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.
Methuselah Slapped with Weeklong Liquor License Suspension
The Licensing Board came to the verdict on Monday after a show-cause hearing for its annual downtown all-alcohol license was continued twice. The suspension will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Williamstown Church Begins Renovation of Entry
The Roman Catholic parish held a site dedication and blessing for a long-awaited front entryway project after its 10:30 Mass.
Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk
The goals of the walk are three-fold: to celebrate Down syndrome awareness, to educate the general public and to advocate on behalf of the thousands of Americans born with Down syndrome each year.
BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas
This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+
Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile Vaping
Health officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation.
Registration Open for Upcoming Lenox Vaccine Clinics
Registration is required for and can be done using one of two methods
South County Nighttime Construction Operations
Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:
Mount Greylock District Addressing Shortfall in State Report
The Mount Greylock Regional School District is working to address a deficiency identified in the commonwealth's recent Special Education and Civil Rights Monitoring Report.
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