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Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault Charges
A city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.
BMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement
BMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
North Adams Boards Unanimously Elect New School Committee Member
A joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Tuesday unanimously elected Alexandra DiAddezio to fill the vacant seat on the committee.
Lanesborough Farm Appealing Short-Term Rental Prohibition
The farm's owners have appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which is holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Town Hall.
2026 Point in Time Count on Jan. 25
The Point in Time count, which measures people experiencing homelessness, will occur on Sunday, Jan. 25, and the Three County Continuum of Care stresses that every survey matters.
The Berkshires' Outdoor Recreation Website Sees Growth
www.berkshiresoutside.org now offers expanded lists of activities, guides and clubs, more safety information, and an assessment of accessibility for each listing.
BCC Announces Community Education Workshops
Workshops cover the topic areas of art, culinary and hospitality, professional development and self-care. All workshops are open to the public.
Dalton Zoning Denies Berkshire Concrete's Appeal for Dig Site
The Zoning Board maintained its decision that Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
Pittsfield Firefighters to Participate in BFit Challenge
Some of the city's firefighters are gearing up for the 10th annual BFit Challenge.
Cheshire Explores Partnership with Lanesborough Police Department
The Select Board has been talking with the Lanesborough Police Department to determine if a partnership would be advantageous.
Preview: First Pittsfield City Council Meeting of the Term
The City Council will handle grants, subcommittee assignments, and a local historic district effort during its first meeting of the new term on Tuesday.
Mount Greylock Schools Bracing for Another Big Health Insurance Hit
It is unknown just how steep, but Superintendent Joseph Bergeron tried to prepare the School Committee at its January meeting on Thursday.
Monterey Marks 250th Celebration of the Knox Trail
Multiple programs at the Monterey Library and the Bidwell House Museum. Admission to all programs is free.
Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line.
Grazie's Matt Tatro Opening Dough Boys Pizzeria
Dough Boys Pizza will serve specialty pies, calzones, and strombolis as well as build-your-own pizzas. It will also offer salads and fried appetizers.
McCann Project Bids to Be Opened This Month
The McCann School Committee has authorized Superintendent James Brosnan to move forward with the MSBA project and discussed the next steps.
South County Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the Knox Trail
Representatives from those towns were presented with plaques and proclamations, and shared stories of their communities' participation in both the Knox Trail and the Revolution.
Mass DOR: December Revenue Collections Total $4.062 Billion
Monthly collections down $285 million or 6.6 percent vs. December 2024 actual; $167 million below benchmark
Central Berkshire Approves Competency Evaluation Plan
The state is mandating that school districts develop a competency evaluation plan now that the 10th grade MCAS scores are no longer a graduation requirement.
The WIT Gallery Collecting Fuel Assistance Donations
The community-wide initiative invites residents and visitors to contribute funds that will go directly toward heating fuel assistance and other programs for Berkshire County households facing financial hardships.
DPU Reaches Settlement Agreement with Competitive Supplier
Direct Energy agrees to donate over $100,000 to Boston Medical Center's Clean Power Prescription program and will cease telemarketing activities for one year
Tina Packer, Founder of Shakespeare & Company, Dies at 87
Shakespeare & Company, which Packer co-founded in 1978, made the announcement Saturday on its Facebook page.
Sledding Destinations in Berkshire County
The snow is perfectly packed for a day of sledding. Head for the hills before the winter season ends.
Governor Names 6 Judges for Department of Industrial Accidents
These nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
North Adams School Committee Gets Update on Athletics
The North Adams Public Schools are continuing a shared athletic director post with Hoosac Valley Regional School District that's proven to be successful for the past several years.
Pittsfield Mayor Highlights 2025 Infrastructure Projects
Several infrastructure projects gained momentum in 2025, and miles of roads were paved or repaired.
MassDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety for walking and biking to school and is open to students in second through eighth grade who attend participating SRTS partner public schools.
Governor Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Free DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part
Berkshire Amistad: American Waste to Aid in Honduras
More than four decades ago, Eddie O'Toole returned from the Peace Corps with the realization that good things were being thrown away when they could be used elsewhere.
Cheshire Newcomer Offers Expertise to Aid in Grants
New resident Bobby Quintos wants to leverage his contacts to help the town secure grants to address infrastructure challenges and support future energy and cost-saving initiatives.
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