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MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
Lane closures will be in effect during overnight and daytime hours
Pittsfield Announces Street Improvement Projects for June 16-20
The announced schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.
MassWildlife: Protecting your gardens from wildlife
In summer, when it's finally time to reap the rewards of your hard work, your heart sinks as you find that something else got to your garden first.
Manage Costs This Summer with National Grid’s Energy Efficiency Tips
National Grid is encouraging customers to utilize energy efficiency tips and billing assistance programs to help them stay safe and manage their energy costs.
Hoosic River Revival to Host Hybrid Fundraiser and Community Events
This auction provides an opportunity to bid on one-on-one time with various Berkshires-celebrated VIPs, with proceeds benefiting the non-profit Hoosic River Revival.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Modern in the Mountains
The house has three bedrooms, with the primary and en suite on the first floor, and 2 1/2 bathrooms and was built in 1981. The asking price is $1,495,000.
North Adams Man Sentenced To State Prison On Rape Charges
Aggravated Rape of a Child with Force carries a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years. Rape and Abuse of a Child Aggravated by Age Difference carries a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years.
Berkshire Business Leaders to Discuss LGBTQ+ Contributions to Economy at Networking Event
The event will feature a panel discussion with local and state business leaders focusing on the contributions of LGBTQ+ businesses to the Berkshire economy and creative culture.
Motorcyclist Dies After North Adams Crash
Authorities have not yet identified the driver, and the crash remains under investigation.
North Adams Public Schools, Public Safety to Conduct Emergency Drill
This full-scale training event will take place at Drury High School and is part of ongoing planning and collaboration between several agencies following a tabletop planning exercise held in early May.
Dalton Select Board Approve Town Meeting for June 26
On Monday afternoon, there was a complaint that the town meeting warrant was not posted at Dewey's in time.
Pittsfield ConCom Denies Southeast Battery Energy Storage Proposal
The Conservation Commission voted against a Notice of Intent application from Brattle Brook, LLC for the construction of a BESS at 734 Williams Street, which proposed work in the 100' wetland buffer zone.
DA Shugrue Presses for Increased Penalties on 'Upskirting'
Yesterday, Maxwell Hall was arraigned for 16 counts of recording unsuspecting people in a Williams College bathroom used for changing on January 16. Shugrue said Hall, a student athlete, planted a small, $23-dollar recording device purchased on Amazon that looked like a USB charging dock in a bathroom used for changing.
Greylock Federal Workshop: Preparing To Buy a Car
On Monday, June 16, Greylock will host a virtual workshop "Preparing to buy a car," which will be presented in Spanish.
Pittsfield Woman Arrested for 'Machete' Armed Robbery at Big Y
Shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, the Pittsfield Police responded to Big Y Supermarket at 200 West St. for a report of a woman who pulled out a bladed object described as a "machete," pointed it at the employees in a threatening manner, and left the store with a cart full of items.
Lenox Library to Present Two-Part Series on Immigration Law Inbox
These free programs will take place at the Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox, on Tuesday, June 17 and June 24. Both sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Pittsfield Seeking Community Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Pittsfield's Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has developed this plan as a strategy for the city against existing and future natural hazard threats and the evolving challenges posed by climate change.
No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
Recent rains have provided relief, but more precipitation is still needed to restore water systems, particularly, groundwater levels in some parts of the state.
Adams Town Meeting Set Tuesday; Workshop Scheduled Thursday
Town meeting members will vote on $19,530,254 spending plan for fiscal 2026, plus capital purchases, grant authorizations, and a new compensation plan.
Community Development Increase a Focus in North Adams Budget Vote
The council OK'd an FY26 budget that both accounts for a spike in the city's health insurance costs and adds capacity to City Hall to address community needs.
Pittsfield Health Board Orders Demolition of Morningside Home
Last week, the Board of Health supported a demolition request on 21 Ensign Ave. While the mortgage and taxes continue to be paid, the property is abandoned and has a hole in the roof.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program to Host Open House
At the open house, the public will have the opportunity to meet the RSVP team, explore the services they offer and discover new volunteer opportunities.
Williamstown Names New Rep to Woodlands Partnership
The Select Board on Monday appointed the town's second representative to the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts.
North Adams License Commission OKs Wine & Beer for State Food & Drink
The License Commission approved a beer and wine license Tuesday for State Food and Drink LLC at 508 State Road.
Supporting Democracy Leadership Award Winners Named
Each student was the recipient of $500.00 and were able to shadow an elected official.
Pediatric Development Center to Host Fundraising Event at Balderdash Cellars
The event aims to raise funds for PDC's Early Intervention programs, which serve children and families in South and Central Berkshire County by providing therapeutic services at no cost.
Berkshire Habitat Launches Fundraiser in Memory of Stephen Heller
Launched by his sister Elaine Cottle and her family, this initiative celebrates Heller's enduring love for community and craftsmanship by raising funds for a central gazebo at Prosperity Way, Habitat's newest 20-home neighborhood in Housatonic.
Pittsfield OKs $226M Budget for FY26
On Tuesday, the unanimous vote was taken quickly after four nights of departmental budget hearings over the last month.
Tobacco-Free Partnership Hosting Youth Vaping Conference Saturday
The Berkshire Tobacco Free Community Partnership Program is hosting a conference on Saturday at the Stationery Factory in Dalton that will look at how to deter youth from vaping but listen to them as well.
Lanesborough Passes Budgets, Leasing Funds for EMS & Gold Star Exemption
Town meeting on Tuesday night approved an amended fiscal 2026 budget of $12,565,654, reflecting a $23,858 decrease in the Mount Greylock Regional School District line.
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