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Veterans Thanked for Service on a Snowy Veterans Day
Veterans Day observances were held in Berkshire County on Tuesday.
Pittsfield Interim Superintendent Offered Year's Contract Extension
The School Committee has voted to offer interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips a yearlong contract extension.
Community Hero of the Month: Stan Kmon
Longtime resident and member of the Dalton American Legion Stan Kmon has been selected as our November Community Hero of the month.
Ventfort Hall Intro Tarot Card Reading Workshop
Tickets for the workshop are $45.
Greylock School Project Gets Nod From Planning Board
The $65 million Greylock School project sailed through the Planning Board on Monday night with unanimous approval.
Pittsfield Hub Program Has Served 85 'High Risk' People
The Pittsfield Hub has served 85 people since its establishment in 2022, and the need continues.
Morris Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day Early
Morris Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day a day early on Monday with its annual Wave Parade.
State Police Arrest 56 in Child Porn Operation
Nearly a third of the 56 people arrested last week on child pornography charges were in Berkshire County.
Prosperity Way Affordable Housing Development Honors the Carters
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity was part of the nearly 50 organizations across the state doing projects in rural areas in honor of 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Blustery, Snowy Weather for Veterans Day
Veterans Day will dawn chilly and with a possible frosting of snow as the jet stream dips across the eastern half of the country.
Free Jack's Hot Dogs for Veterans on Veterans Day
Boyle, who walked into Jack's with a $200 donation, said he chose to make the donation because of his own family's military history.
Pittsfield's Kirvin Park Ecological Restoration Staged for Spring
A timeline has been laid out for Kirvin Memorial Park's floodplain and habitat restoration that begins early next year with the selection of a contractor.
Mount Greylock School District Addressing Food Insecurity
Superintendent Joe Bergeron on Thursday told the School Committee about how the district and its three schools are working to lessen the strain on members of the school community.
Green River Financial Founded on 140 Years of Experience
The new Green River Financial Services is bringing more than a century of experience to its clients, offering a more personalized and customized service.
Horizons Program Helps Miss Hall's Students Find Their Path
Students at Miss Hall's School are honing in on their interests with the Horizons program.
MassWildlife: Closer Look at Deer Breeding Season
Rut is a term used to describe the behavior of deer during the breeding season when males pursue females that are in estrous and ready to breed.
Pittsfield School Committee Honors Retired Secretary, Top Students
Two high school students were also presented the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence: Pittsfield High School senior Sophia LaMalfa and Taconic High School senior Brendan Bayles.
Co-op Bank Partners with Brown & Brown Partnership
Expands Access to Trusted, Local Insurance Solutions
Market 32, Price Chopper Help Local Families
Neighborhood grocer launches added discounts on everyday meal essentials, accelerated donations to hunger relief organizations, collaboration with food producers, purpose-designed recipes that offer high nutrition at high value
Lenox Public Safety Complex Opening Marked by Ribbon Cutting, Tours
The Lenox Fire and Police Departments celebrated the completion of their new public safety complex with the ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday.
Card and Collectibles Shop Opens in North Adams
Owner Kevin Dowling established 2 the Moon Card Shop & Collectables after finding some success selling online.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Nov. 10-14
This work will take several weeks to complete and the weather may have an impact on the schedule.
BIC Sees $5.2M State Investment for Tech Hub
The Berkshire Innovation Center's plans for an optics tech hub have been boosted by $5.2 million from the state.
MassDOT Launches Car Safety Starter Kit Campaign
Safety kits will be distributed to new drivers at road test locations and driver education schools
Soares' Free Veterans Brunch Honors Local Heroes
Ahead of Veterans Day, more than 50 local veterans and their families gathered at the Freight Yard Pub for a free appreciation brunch hosted by veteran advocate Wayne "Wayno" Soares.
BRTA Board OKs Contract for Administrator, Reviews Open Meeting Complaint
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Board finalized the new administrator's contract on Thursday.
Reduced Heat Pump Electricity Rates Available for Households Across State
As of Nov. 1, over 100,000 customers will begin saving hundreds of dollars this winter heating season
Health Secretary Updated on Patient Care at North Adams Regional
The secretary was in the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires this week for a "food-focused" listening session, but found time to ask questions of officials at the critical access hospital and with mental health-care providers at the Brien Center.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home Fit for a Captain
This 1932 four-bedroom, three bathroom home is 2,574 square feet with 0.2 acres. The asking price was recently reduced to $559,000.
Cheshire Police Chief Arrested on Sex Solicitation Charges
The town's police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave after being arrested Thursday night on charges of soliciting sex for a fee.
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