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Dalton Board Approves Budgeting Software
The Select Board approved having the town manager engage in a potential contract with the budgeting software ClearGov for next fiscal year.
Pittsfield Looks at 'Form-Based' Code for West Side Zoning
The Department of Community Development has been working on a zoning proposal that aims to encourage small businesses and lively, characteristic activity in the West Side.
Auction to Benefit Berkshire Nursing Families Services
The Online Auction will launch on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 9 am, and a preview of selected items is live now.
Berkshire County Democratic Caucuses 2026 Schedule
Democratic Town and City Committees across Berkshire County have begun convening local caucuses to elect delegates and alternates for the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.
Clark Art Institute First Sunday Free
To celebrate Aboubaker Fofana's sculpture, "Bana Yiriw ni Shi Folow" (Trees and Seeds of Life), part of the outdoor sculpture exhibition Ground/work 2025, the March First Sunday Free theme is "Sprouting Seeds."
North Adams Eyes Sustainability Committee Creation
The mayor wants a panel that can advise her on sustainability issues — but she's leaving it up to the City Council to figure the best way to do it.
Three North Adams Small Businesses Get Grants
A local restaurant has a solution to acoustics, a plant store is going mobile, and a popular ice cream/sandwich shop is getting new equipment and a website.
Another Holmes Road Bridge in Pittsfield Down to One Lane
Another bridge on Holmes Road will be reduced to one lane indefinitely beginning next month and closed for the rest of the week.
Cheshire Interim Chief Submits Increased Budget Proposal
Garner, who retired as chief in 2022 and stepped in temporarily last fall, also told the Select Board last week that he has been dealing with overdue payments related to police details so as not to lose the funds.
Berkshire Book Con Launches In Pittsfield
The event is hosted by the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, Hot Plate Brewing Co., and Indie Readery & Records.
Pittsfield Seeks Input to Update Open Space, Recreation Plan
The city wants to ensure that the community's voice is captured as it develops plans for public parks over the next decade.
Documentary Screening at Clarksburg Town Library
The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
Williamstown Finance Committee Begins FY27 Budget Review
Town meeting will have the levy capacity to approve the FY27 budget as drafted and presented by the town manager on Wednesday, partly because the spending plan for the year that begins on July 1 includes just one noteworthy increase in discretionary municipal spending.
Pittsfield Switching to OpenGov for Permitting Software
The city plans to move on from its "clunky" permitting software in the new fiscal year, switching to OpenGov instead.
Pittsfield Council to See Borrow Request for Water Treatment Upgrades
On the agenda is a request to borrow up to $15 million for upgrades to the city's two water treatment plants, the Cleveland and Ashley Water Treatment Plants.
North Adams Airport Commission Discusses Damaged Hangar
The Airport Commission discussed what to do with the now-closed, city-owned Shamrock Hangar on Tuesday.
Adams Selectmen Continue Dog Hearing
The Selectmen continued a public hearing on whether two dogs are a danger until Wednesday, March 4, because the owner was not present to provide his side of the situation at last week's board meeting.
National Grid Responding to Impacts of Blizzard
National Grid has mobilized more than 600 crews and support personnel across Massachusetts as part of its storm response, including line workers, forestry crews, damage assessors, and support staff.
Berkshire County Urged to Stay Home During Monday Nor'Easter
Students and non-emergency municipal workers are home on Monday as the region is deals with another Nor'easter.
Pittsfield Trash and Recycling Collection On A One-Day Delay
Collection will be on a one-day delay for the week.
MassDOT: Becket Daytime Bridge Repairs on I90 Eastbound and Westbound
Lane closures in place Wednesday, Feb. 25, through Friday, Feb. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
East Street Reconstruction Starting This Spring
East Street is planned to get more bumpy as construction looms for the street's redevelopment project.
NBSU Gives Clarksburg Year's Budget Relief
The North Berkshire School Union voted to give member town Clarksburg a financial breather — at least for fiscal 2027.
Pittsfield Parks OKs Annual Events, Hears Wahconah Park Idea
The Parks Commission signed off on some annual city events on Tuesday.
Local Attorney Launches Bid for Berkshire County Register of Probate
Longtime local attorney Ken Ferris has announced his candidacy for Berkshire County register of probate.
Berkshire Taconic, Berkshire Horseworks Partner to Provide Equine-Assisted Programming
$18.5K Provides Scholarships for RanchLife 101, Horse Powered Reading, Equine-Assisted Speech Language Therapy and Equine-Assisted Team Building
Nor'easter Set to Drop Foot of Snow Over Berkshires
A powerful Nor'easter is set to drop up to a foot of snow over the region, right on the tail Friday's storm that dropped up to 6 inches in some areas.
Over $623K Raised at Market 32, Price Chopper During Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Market 32 Cares-supported fundraiser continues to deliver critical support for local communities
Within The Berkshires, A Founder's Ecosystem
For Ross Bloom, being a founder of a climate-tech startup is not just business: It's personal.
Adams Town Hall's Rooftop HVAC Out of Order
It's the coldest time of year, and one of the town's HVAC systems is out of order.
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