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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire
Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Berkshire Humane Society Receives $120K in Grants to Help Pets, People
The amount is in addition to a $150,000 PetSmart Charities Accelerator Grant announced earlier this year to help expand low-cost veterinary care at the organization's Wellness Clinic, the only nonprofit veterinary clinic in Berkshire County.
NBCC Marks 40 Years with '$40k for 40 Years' Initiative
'$40K for 40 Years: nbCC Honors Milestone Anniversary by Investing Back in the Northern Berkshires
The Mount Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Trustees
Acclaimed novelist Lauren Groff and landscape architect Mark Strieter bring exceptional creative and cultural expertise.
Pittsfield Council Passes $232.7M Budget
The City Council unanimously approved a $232.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
GE, EPA Detail Plans for Pittsfield Rest of River Cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric last week held a public hearing at Herberg Middle School for the Reach 5A Final Design and Restoration Plan, which details remediation efforts for the Pittsfield stretch of the Housatonic River.
North Adams OKs Property Sale, Vac Truck Buy
The property at 135 East Quincy St. was acquired for back taxes through Land Court. Mayor Jennifer Macksey said the city had a buyer at $30,000.
Lanesborough Passes FY 2027 Budget, Warrant Articles
Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles.
Neighbors and Strangers Downtown Pittsfield Walks
This approximately ninety-minute walk begins at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Wendell Avenue at 11 am.
New West Side Pittsfield School Five Years Out
On Tuesday, the School Building Needs Commission heard an update from the owner's project manager, Skanska, and endorsed a draft schedule that runs from 2026 to 2032.
New North Adams Restaurant Approved for Liquor License
A new restaurant on Main Street, a provisions shop and a convenience store all got the nod from the License Commission on Tuesday.
Berkshires in Mild Drought
During May, the state received between 1-3 inches of rain, which was 1.5 to 3 inches below normal.
Former Harry's Supermarket Under Construction for Restaurant
Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building.
Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College on Water St. Lot
The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.
Cheshire Town Meeting Oks Budgets, Debates Potential Prop 2 1/2 Override
Town meeting on Monday approved all 35 articles on the annual meeting warrant, including a total spending for fiscal 2027 of more than $8.5 million.
Williamstown Planning Board Narrowing in on Subdivision Bylaw Changes
One example of a topic that came up in the recent approval of a four-home subdivision off Summer Street is stormwater management.
Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases
Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.
Hewison Aviation Grand Opening Harriman-And-West Airport
The public event will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at 836 State Road.
Cole Mountain Cafe Brings Farm to Table
Cole Mountain Bakery and Cafe recently opened its doors on West Main Street to serve breakfast, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Monument Mountain Graduates Reminded to Keep Ecological Mindset
The 105 graduates from Great Barrington were sent off to solve the world's problems, but not before hearing some words of wisdom from their teachers and classmates.
Morris Elementary School Celebrates Student Success With Field Day
As the school year winds down, the sun was shining high as Morris Elementary School and the community celebrated student success with a splash.
Cheshire Town Meeting to Decide Budgets, Police Chief Salary
The town is proposing a substantial jump for its Police Department budget of $403,000 in Article 12, an increase of $118,986.
Pittsfield's Christian Center Announces Community Day, 'Big News'
The nonprofit plans to unveil "big news" during its annual Community Day on Aug. 22, Executive Director Jessica Jones told the Homelessness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
Community Honors Ellen Kennedy, BCC's Longtime President
The Berkshire Community College community celebrated outgoing President Ellen Kennedy for the innovation, kindness, and curiosity she has fostered on campus over the last 14 years.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife: Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help
Drivers should be alert, especially near ponds and wetlands
Berkshire Arts & Tech Grads 'Grateful to Be Weird'
Among the things that Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School senior Lilianna Choque was thankful for on Saturday was the fact that she knows all her classmates.
Small but Mighty Lee Graduates Remember One of Their Own
Lee High School's class of 2026 was the smallest class since 1938, giving them the name "small but mighty" while honoring one of their own wildcats who could not walk the stage with them today.
Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2026 'Embraced the Unexpected'
The seniors queued up to enter the school gym with "Pomp and Circumstance" and scattered out the doors to "Choose Joy."
Mount Everett Regional Graduates Ready to 'Launch' into the World
Valedictorian Benjamin Vella compared his class to the Artemis II mission from earlier this year, and how they had done what those astronauts have done to soar among the stars.
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