Community
Beverly Gans Marks 60 Years & Counting in the Pittsfield Schools
Gans will mark 40 years as secretary to principal at Taconic High School in June.
Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom
Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7PM in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities.
Pittsfield Community Development OKs Airport Project, Cannabis Amendment
The Community Development Board has supported plans for a new hangar at the airport and a change to the cannabis ordinance.
Pittsfield Health Board Continues Mosquito Plan Approval
The panel continued its vote on the 2024 mosquito control plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, two days after a public hearing with divided input on adulticide spraying.
BCC and Partners to Hold Second Chances Job Fair
Area employers invited to register by May 15
Lanesborough FinCom Chair Resigns After Warrant Approval
Chair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke officially resigned on Monday and the panel decided that Vice Chair Stephen Wentworth would assume leadership for the time being.
North Adams Schools Talk Final Budget Numbers for Public Hearing
The School Committee received the presentation given last week to the Finance & Facilities committee for the fiscal 2025 spending plan.
Berkshire Hills Eyes Lifeguard Variance for 2025
Berkshire Hills County Club is seeking a variance on its pool permit to allow for cost savings on staff members starting next year, including fewer lifeguards.
Two Men Found Guilty of Marijuana Trafficking
Yebin Mai was found guilty of two charges: Marijuana Trafficking in 100 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds and Witness Intimidation. Dem Wu was found guilty of Marijuana Trafficking in 100 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds.
Hugs & Cheers as Cheshire Town Clerk Closes Out 30-Year Career
That wasn't all, of course, as she was applauded for her 30 years overseeing the town's elections and vital records. There were plenty of hugs and some tears for a closing out of her long career.
Pittsfield Hosting Housing Resource Fair
City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair
Senator Mark Announces May Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
DiLego Jewelry to Close After Nearly 100 Years in Business
The closure was announced on the store's Facebook page late Sunday night, where it immediately drew comments of remembrance and well-wishing.
Dalton OKs $22M Budget; Tables Concrete Sidewalk Article
Voters approved all but one of the 22 articles on the warrant at the annual town meeting on Monday night at Wahconah Regional High School.
Adams Picks Select Board Candidates; Cheshire Nixes Appointed Assessor
Bartlett, a co-owner of the former Red Carpet Diner, garnered the most votes at 791, more than 300 above the other three challengers, and Duval was returned for another three-year term with 685.
Hancock Town Meeting Votes to Strike Meme Some Found 'Divisive'
By the narrowest of margins Monday, the annual town meeting voted to strike from the town report messaging that some residents described as, "inflammatory," "divisive" and unwelcoming to new residents.
Gulf Road in Dalton and Lanesborough Re-Opens
The seasonal road closed because of flooding caused by what was initially thought to be from a beaver dam that was located on the Pittsfield stretch.
Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Bus, Street Signage
The Traffic Commission OK'd additional bus stops and multiple items in the former General Electric neighborhood at its first meeting of the year.
48th Mother’s Day 5K and Community 1 Mile Walk, Run
All proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Freeman Center to offer hope, help and healing to all experiencing or affected by domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County.
Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing Derby
Volunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc. The derby will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m.
Pittsfield Council to See $216M FY25 Budget, Up 5%
Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025, a 5 percent increase from the previous year.
ProCom Welcomes Retail Customers in New Shop
Listening to Little list off all the specialized components he sells and installs, from public safety lighting to municipal warning lights and radio communication, his technical knowledge and experience shines through.
Amphibious Toads Procreate in Perplexing Amplexus
Spring arriving in all its raucous and deliberate awakening is heralded by a symphony of vanguard spring peepers, hyla crucifer, that transform the cold and drear into a circus of vivacious trilling.
Dalton Green Committee Recommends Consultant for Action Plan
The Green Committee overwhelmingly recommended having Blue Strike Environmental as the town's consultant for its Climate Action Plan during its meeting on Monday.
Market 32 Supports Local Food Banks Through May
From May 1 to June 30, customers will be given the opportunity to round up their totals at the register to help provide local food banks with the means to purchase milk and other nutritious foods for the families they serve.
New Ashford Fire Department Puts New Truck into Service
The company purchased a 2003 HME Central States pumper from the town of Pelham earlier this year.
Community Hero of the Month: Christine Hoyt
Selectmen Chair and 1Berkshire Director of Member Services and Christine Hoyt has been nominated for the April Community Hero of the Month.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Simon's Rock Welcome Alum as Commencement Speaker
Simon's Rock alum Michael Lawrence will address graduates at the 55th Commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m.
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