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Dalton Board Continues Berkshire Concrete Permit for Fourth Time
The saga over Berkshire Concrete's special permit persists as the Planning Board last week voted to continue the hearing for the fourth time.
Dalton Association Purchasing Ladder Truck for Fire Department
The Fire Department may once again have a ladder truck thanks to a donation from the Dalton Fireman's Association.
Pittsfield Traffic Commission Fields Stop Sign Requests
At its Thursday meeting, the Traffic Commission considered requests for several new stop signs, advancing one proposal and continuing discussion on two others.
Mass. First State to Deploy ChatGPT Across Executive Branch
Administration is launching enterprise AI assistant for state workforce
MassDOT Releases Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report
The report follows a series of five public meetings held in 2025.
Adams Jordan Street Parking Fix Causes Neighborhood Tension
The years-old culvert collapse on Jordan Street that has displaced residential parking in the winter is creating tension amongst neighbors.
BRTA Accepting Public Comments on Route Realignments
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is accepting community comments on its proposed route realignment, developed to address ongoing driver shortages and frequent service cancellations.
Samantha Silverberg Named Undersecretary of Transportation Policy
A former senior transportation advisor to President Joe Biden, Silverberg will oversee policy development and implementation at MassDOT and manage special projects and initiatives to deliver a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system across the state.
Dalton Budget May Avoid Layoffs, Cuts to Services
The Select Board tentatively approved an operating budget of $11,786,298, a 8.2 percent or $892,704 increase from fiscal year 2026.
Teacher of the Month: Amanda Lardizabal
Berkshire Community College associate biology professor Amanda Lardizabal is transforming her students into stewards for health and wellness.
Northern Berkshire United Way: War and Peace
But sixth annual campaign wasn't quite the rousing success. The Chest failed to meet its goal for the first time, with a shortfall of $1,400 that was covered by reserves so none of the 11 agencies were affected.
Pittsfield Seeks $28M Borrowing for Water, Sewer Infrastructure
The city is seeking a total of $28 million in borrowing authorizations to upgrade its drinking and wastewater infrastructure.
Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Event at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Special recognition during the evening was given to Business Member Lee Bank; resigning president, Pamela Boudreau; and long-term treasurer, Douglas Goudey.
Creative Pause: Barrington Stage Looks to Grow
Since its founding, BSC has produced 41 new works, 21 of which have moved on to New York and regional theaters around the country.
Lanesborough Selects Assistant Building Inspector
The Select Board appointed an assistant building director on Wednesday.
United Counseling Service's Superhero 5K Raises Money For Teens4Change Program
Funds raised at the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash will support the group's weekly meetings and events throughout the year, including the annual UCS Bennington Youth Summit, a free opportunity open to Vermont teens.
Berkshires Jazz: New Leadership Continues Founder's Passion
Berkshire County is jazz, said Chuck Walker, the newly appointed president of the nonprofit Berkshire Jazz.
MassWildLife: Watch for bald eagles this winter
Bald eagle numbers continue to climb in the Commonwealth giving winter birders a better chance to glimpse these impressive birds. Get ready for your winter outing with these tips for where to look and how to prepare.
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires: How to Trace Ancestors Through Letters and Postcards
Professional genealogist Kathryn Lake Hogan will present "How to Trace Ancestors Through Letters and Postcards,"
Creative Pause: Venerable WTF Taking Time to Innovate, Strategize
The pace and pressures of change have intensified in all sectors of society. The creative economy is no exception.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Dutch Colonial in North Adams
Are you looking for a charming Dutch colonial family home? Then this might be the home for you.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Domestic Flock in Mass
Massachusetts Animal Health Officials Depopulate Impacted Poultry Farm in Dukes County
Weekend Outlook: Celebrate the Weekend
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including celebrations, fun, and free days at the museum.
Adams Selectmen Concerned Over Park Street Bridge Detours
The state-owned bridge, over the Hoosic River, was reconstructed in 1957 and is heavily utilized for traffic on Route 8.
Pittsfield Launches New Emergency Notification System
In a local emergency, community members subscribed to this Mass Notification system will benefit from immediate, actionable information and instructions sent via their preferred notification channel
Berkshire Community Land Trust Name Executive Director
Beth Carlson Joins the Berkshire Community Land Trust Team
Pittsfield Schools Plan Another Difficult Budget Year Sans Layoffs
The Pittsfield Public Schools are seeing the effects of inflation on the fiscal year 2027 budget, and want to close the gap in funding without layoffs.
North Berkshire Secondary Ed Study to Be Rebid
The task force looking at middle and high school regionalization is going back out to bid for a consultant after both remaining bids came in over budget.
Creative Pause: North Berkshire Cultural Tentpoles Missing 2026
Two separate staples of the Northern Berkshire cultural calendar, the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival have canceled their summer 2026 seasons to reorganize their operations and programming.
State Plans 2026 Construction Start for Holmes Road Bridge
The state Department of Transportation plans to begin construction on the structurally deficient Holmes Road bridge this year.
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