Community
Williamstown Volunteer of the Year Speaks for the Voiceless
The winner of this year's Scarborough-Salomon-Flynt Community Service Award had some thoughts about how exclusive the town has been and is.
Teacher of the Month: Steven Zelubowski
Zelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College.
Mass Data Privacy Act Approved by Legislative Committee
Bill includes provisions that would establish data minimization standards, data privacy rights for users, protections for minors, and hold companies accountable.
PCTV Pizza Fundraiser Successful in Second Year
The event raised about $4,300 — topping last year's total of about $3,500.
Mass Receives Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service Lines
Healey-Driscoll Administration Receives $50 Million in Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service Lines Across Massachusetts
Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th Commencement
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2.
Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, Music
The celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.
Pittsfield Residents Share Positive, Negative Feedback at Final Trash Hearing
On the table is a move to automated pickup utilizing 48-gallon toters, which would be at no cost to residents unless they require additional toters and that would save the city $80,000 per year.
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.
Dalton Planning Board Works to Update Special Permit Fees
The Planning Board is navigating how to update its special permit fees to bring them up to date with the current costs of services.
North Adams High School Athletes Place Flags on Veterans Graves
Athletes from Drury High School and McCann Technical School gave up the rare free Saturday morning to place flags on veterans graves in Southview Cemetery.
Greylock Federal Shred Day Raises Funds for United Way
Community Shred Day Success: more than 10,250 pounds of personal papers shredded
BCArc Promotes Residential Supervisor
In this new role, she will join a team of supervisors who each oversee a range of residential programs. Tracey has been with BCArc for more than 13 years, spending most of her time working in the Brain Injury Residential Programs, specifically with individuals requiring intensive personal and medical care.
Ventfort Hall Masonry Repair Project Underway
This project will address urgently needed masonry work to rebuild and restore four chimneys on the east and west sides of the roof ridge.
Adams Raises Transfer Station Permits
Community Development Director Eammon Coughlin gave an update on the repaving of Park Street expected to start in mid-June.
Williamstown Town Meeting Passes Progress Pride Flag Bylaw Amendment
The most heavily debated article of the 40 that were addressed by the meeting was decided on a vote of 175-90, amending a flag bylaw passed at last year's town meeting.
Williams College Gives All-Clear After 'Suspicious' Package Found
A suspicious package that caused the evacuation of Williams College's Wachenheim Science Center on Thursday has been determined to be not dangerous.
Weekend Outlook: Spring Fling, Anniversary Celebrations & More
The Berkshires and surrounding areas will have various events this weekend, including anniversary celebrations, a spring fling, a comedy festival, and more. Memorial Day times and events here.
Pittsfield Council Gives Preliminary OK to $82M School Budget
It was a divisive vote, passing 6-4 with one councilor absent, and survived two proposals for significant cuts.
Brien Center Hires New Vice President of Human Resources
In her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and professional development.
Activating Dunham Mall Community Fundraiser
Reimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business, recreation, pedestrian networks, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield.
Mount Greylock School Committee Picks Interim Superintendent
The committee authorized Chair Christina Conry to negotiate a deal with Bergeron to serve in an interim role and to figure out a transition plan to make the change from McCandless, who did not attend Wednesday's virtual meeting.
CHP Celebrates Opening of Dentist Practice in Adams
Community Health Programs Inc. is expanding its reach into North County with the opening of a dental and family center in the former Adams Internists.
Environmentalists Push for Climate Legislation
Local environmentalists joined statewide rallies for climate legislation on Tuesday, pushing the passage of four bills for cleaner air and energy.
Lee Contractor Sentenced to State Prison
Fred Senter was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison following an April 25 guilty verdict on 25 larceny related charges.
Dalton Select Board Continues Eversource Public Hearing
A public hearing on special permit for Eversource to upgrade the utility's infrastructure was continued last week for a third time because of concerns expressed by residents of Barton Hill Road.
Lee Lions Club Memorial Day 5k
The race will begin and end at the Lee High School and start time is at 8:30AM.
Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski.
Williamstown Neighbors Not Satisfied with Habitat Response
Christopher Bolton joined several residents who live near the planned subdivision in saying that Habitat has been unresponsive to the concerns raised by those neighbors.
Pittsfield Council Endorses 11 Departmental Budgets
The City Council preliminarily approved 11 department budgets in under 90 minutes on the first day of fiscal year 2025 hearings.
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