Community
Commission Mapping out Pittsfield's Park Square Historical District
The Historical Commission last week mapped out the first phases of establishing a district for the historically significant city center so its facade is preserved and protected.
Clark's Director to Step Down After 10-Year Run
Clark Art Institute Director Olivier Meslay will step down from his leadership role in July 2026, concluding a decade of change and growth that has seen the Clark flourish in international stature and engagement, the museum announced on Tuesday.
Historic Yellow Smokestack in Adams Coming Down
The stack with its yellow terra cotta tiles, and its slightly shorter red brick companion, are regularly checked for stability.
MCLA President Birge Announces Retirement
President James Birge wrapped up the breakfast by saying Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in a good place financially and programmatically, and that this was a "logical time" to retire.
BRTA to Interview 4 for New Administrator
Earlier this month, the board was sent the candidates' resumes with their names disguised by unique identifiers and were told to rank them by whom they believe is most fit for the position.
Candlelit Signs in Park Square Mark 41 Overdose Deaths in 2024
Pictures of the bereaved were displayed on boards adorned with butterflies and dragonflies.
Pittsfield Licensing Board Continues Bei Tempi, Methuselah Hearings
The hearings for Bei Tempi on Onota Street and Methuselah Bar and Lounge on North Street were pushed to September.
MassDot: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 31
Williamstown Taxpayers to Start Paying for New Fire Station
The main driver is the start of bond payments on the new station nearing completion on Main Street, which accounts for most of an approximately $893,000 increase in the district's levy.
Community Hero: PopCares
For more than a decade, PopCares has been supporting people and families fighting cancer. It is these efforts that have earned the nonprofit our Community Hero of the Month designation.
The Bible Speaks 'Cult Survivor' Speaks at Ventfort Hall
Cult survivor Elita Galvin spoke before nearly 60 people at Ventfort Hall at its recent Tea and Talk series, outlining the evolution of the church and its cult-like actions.
Nonprofit Center Offers Webinar to Help Boards Strengthen and Succeed
The sessions take place virtually on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sept. 5, 12, 19 and Oct. 3. The cost is $150 per organization with unlimited participation by staff and board.
Two Sisters Spirits Mobile Bar Customizes Your Experience
The bartending duo started Two Sisters Spirits Mobile Bar in a converted horse trailer that travels throughout the county.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 2-5
Crack sealing continues this week
Pittsfield Approaching Last Year to Spend ARPA Funds
The federal American Rescue Plan Act brought about $8.7 billion to Massachusetts through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Governor Appoints New DPU Commissioners
Jeremy McDiarmid to serve as Chair, alongside newly appointed Liz Anderson of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
MassWildlife: Frost bottoms in the summer?
Despite their chilly-sounding name, frost bottom habitats are bustling with activity during the warmer months. Learn why MassWildlife thinks they are so special.
Create an Ad: MyCom Federal Credit Union
Ahead of their summer vacation, second grade students at Stearns Elementary School participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Rustic Escape
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing a home at 135 East St.
DA's Office Seeks Extradition of Child Abuse Suspect
A former The Bible Speaks pastor was arrested in the state of Florida for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 from 1980.
Pittsfield ZBA OKs Sign For Ollie's Discount Store
The city is closer to having another bargain store to shop at.
Bullet Misses Sleeping Lanesborough Resident
Residents near the Pontoosuc lakeside are being asked to review their security cameras after a bullet went through a home near Baglee Avenue.
Pittsfield Native Identified as Beating Victim
A former Berkshire County man died Aug. 16, five days after being viciously beaten by juveniles in a park in Burlington, Vt.
Berkshires Awarded Grants to Boost Woodland Restoration, Tourism
Through the Woodlands Partnership Program, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is providing funding, $310,000 in total, to six rural communities and three regional organizations focused on conservation and economic development.
BMC to Host Suicide Prevention Conference In Early October
The event will be held from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Tanglewood's Linde Center for Music and Learning in Lenox, and continuing education unit (CEU) applications will be submitted for social workers, licensed mental health counselors, nurses, licensed alcohol and drug counselors and psychologists.
Elizabeth Freeman Center RISE Together 2025
Rise Together brings friends, families, neighbors, and community leaders together to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and take a stand for a safer, more just future for all.
North Berkshire School Districts Participating in Regionalization Study
Three North Berkshire school districts are embarking on a state-funded study of secondary education options.
Williamstown Fire Officials Call on Residents to Properly Mark Addresses
Committee member John Notsley raised the issue, telling his colleagues that the lack of proper numbering on homes had been bothering him.
Open Meeting Law Briefs
The state Attorney General's Office issued the following opinions on three Open Meeting Law complaints against Berkshire County boards. The opinions can be found here.
Weekend Outlook: Farewell Summer
Still, there's enough going on to keep you busy this three-day weekend, including music, mixers, and barbecues.
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