Community
Water Commissioner Incumbent Talks Priorities If Re-elected
Michael Kubicki says his priorities if re-elected to the Board of Water Commissioners are to ensure the fire and life safety of the Fire District and make sure the district goes in the direction the members want.
BRTA Celebrates 50 Years, Electric Buses
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new hybrid buses that tell a story about its history.
Williamstown Select Board Inks MOU on Mountain Bike Trail
A planned mountain bike trail cleared a hurdle last week when the Select Board OK'd a memorandum of understanding with the New England Mountain Bike Association.
Dalton Select Board Recommends Voting Against Article 1
The article proposes amending the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks.
Clarksburg Holds Information Session CPA Warrant Article
An informational meeting on the Community Preservation Act will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Elementary School.
North Adams Helmet Giveaway A Success
The initiative was sparked by the Police Department's acquisition of bike helmets as part of a Municipal Road Safety Grant, according to Police Chief Mark Bailey.
Candidate Forum for Adams Selectmen Set Tuesday
iBerkshires will host a forum for the Board of Selectmen candidates on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Adams Visitors Center.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
BRPC Committee Mulls Input on State Housing Plan
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Regional Issues Committee brainstormed representation for the county in upcoming housing listening sessions.
MCLA in Talks With Anonymous Donor for Art Museum, Art Lab
President Jamie Birge told the board of trustees on Thursday that the college has been in discussions for the last couple years with a donor who wishes at this point to remain anonymous.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John Magnarelli
John Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant.
State Destination Development Capital Grant to Support Tourism
Program will prioritize projects related to climate resiliency, rural communities, cultural districts, and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
Pittsfield School Committee OKs $82M Budget, $1.5M Cuts
The school budget is less grim than the original proposal but still requires more than $1.5 million in cuts.
Young Wildlife Belong in the Wild
Bringing young wildlife into a human environment often results in permanent separation from their mothers and a sad ending for the animal.
MassDEP Investing in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice Communities
Programs Announced during Earth Week Tour of Kenmore Square Air Monitoring Station?
BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey Nest
Danielle Lemieux was on a routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight.
Governor Forms Search Committee for Dept. of Correction Commissioner
The Administration has formed?a six-member search committee, composed of?diverse professionals and community leaders with wide-ranging expertise and lived experience, to guide a robust?process?to identify?the new executive and administrative leader?of the Department of Correction.??
Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month Series
The Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College.
March 2024 Unemployment and Job Estimates in Mass
Compared to March 2023, the rates were down in seventeen of twenty-four labor market areas.
DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North Street
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking.
Pittsfield Resident Victim of Alleged Murder in Greenfield
The Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified victim as Christopher Hairston, 35, and subsequently arrested a suspect, Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, at Albany (N.Y.) International Airport on Tuesday.
Pittsfield Celebrates Robert 'Bob' Presutti on Arbor Day
Officials celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by installing a commemorative plaque next to the American elm sapling. This is a tree that James McGrath, the city's park program manager, said Presutti would have been particularly proud of.
Dalton Preview Town Meeting Set April 29
Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget.
MassDOT Warns of Toll-fee Smishing Scam
Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from EZDriveMA or another toll agency should not click on the link.
Tickets On Sale for Berkshire Flyer
Passenger rail service runs on weekends from June 21 through Sept. 2 Friday and Sunday service, including a Sunday morning train from NYC, from Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT
Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and More
This weekend, the Berkshires will have events including music, fundraisers, screenings, and more.
State Fire Marshal: New Tracking Tool Identifies 50 Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Standard Nationwide Method Recorded About 20 Per Year
Dalton Town Hall Lift Solutions in Development
Solutions are being sought for the lift in Town Hall that has been out of service since December because of safety concerns.
Williamstown Fire Committee Talks Station Project Cuts, Truck Replacement
Some of the "value engineering" changes are cosmetic, while at least one pushes off a planned expense into the future.
Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire Residents
One speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly.
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