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Cheshire Looking to Improve Voter Turnout
Town Clerk Whitney Flynn said she was tasked with trying to help get the word out about elections and voting periods, after noticing Cheshire's turnout has been sparse.
Native American Actor Brings History To Life at BArT
Native American actor and activist Annawon Weeden brought his one-man show to Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Public Charter School, confronting students with a challenging and visceral journey through American history.
MassRMV Special Low Plate Lottery
In celebration of 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ revolutionary legacy.
Pittsfield Council Backs Community Media Funding Legislation
The City Council is backing state legislation that updates the funding model for community media, including Pittsfield Community Television, to account for declining cable revenues.
Governor Signs Order To Explore Single Stair Construction
Currently, Massachusetts building code requires two exit stairs for buildings above three stories or with long interior corridors, which makes it harder to build mid-rise development on smaller parcels.
North Adams Shop Offers New & Vintage Games to Play
Renzi Retro and Repair owner Christian Richardson opened last Friday at 150 American Legion Drive, right next to Boston Sea Foods.
MassWildlife: Get to know animal tracks
Gain a deeper appreciation for Massachusetts wildlife by learning to identify animal tracks. Use MassWildlife's track card to find out whats been scampering through your backyard this winter.
Pittsfield Police Used Surveillance Footage to Trace Path of Fatal Hit & Run
Police used a combination of on-scene investigation and community surveillance footage to find a suspect in the hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old William Colbert last week.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Move-in Ready House
Are you looking for a family home in a nice neighborhood? Then this might just be the home for you.
Dalton Considers Budgeting Software
The Finance Committee has endorsed a budgeting software to streamline and increase the transparency of the budgeting process.
Weekend Outlook: Sing-Alongs, Bulbs and Laughs
Check out all of the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including shows, fun, and puppets.
National Caregivers Day, Feb. 20: Honoring the Quiet Work That Holds Families Together
Yet over time, what begins as a few simple tasks becomes a level of financial pressure that no one anticipates.
Williamstown Preservation Panel Pulls Surcharge Hike Proposal
The Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday voted to backtrack on a plan to ask town meeting to increase the town's Community Preservation Act surcharge on local property tax bills.
Adams Fire District Meeting Approves Full-Time Paid Chief
A special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.
Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire
Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.
Demonstrators Demand Home Depot Condemn ICE Activity
Community members want Home Depot's leadership to take a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around their stores.
Snow, or More Snow? Depends on Your State
The Berkshires could get 2 to 4 inches of snow on Friday. Or it could get 6 to 9 inches.
Companion Corner: Tyty at the Berkshire Humane Society
There's a lovable dog waiting to find his perfect family at the Berkshire Humane Society.
Barrington Stage Company Black Voices Legacy Awards
Shirley Edgerton, Dennis L. Powell, Wanda Houston, Sherrie Bethel, John Bissell, Dr. Frances Jones Sneed, Dashine Moore, and John Lewis to be honored in Feb. 24 celebration
Berkshire Community College Names Presidential Finalists
Presidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists who will be participating in on-campus interviews and forums in the coming weeks.
Southern Berkshire Annual Brochure Photo Contest
The winning photos will appear on the cover of our magazine-size publication that is distributed throughout the Berkshires all year.
North Adams Airport Commissioners Discuss Next Steps for Restaurant
Earlier this year, Williams College offered to donate used kitchen equipment that is no longer needed because of an upcoming renovation. That equipment is scheduled for delivery in May.
Community Members Join Flying Cloud Board
FCI announced that Faith Gagliardi and Caitlin Greer Meister have joined the organization's Board of Directors.
Williamstown Planners Eye Consultant Help on Mixed-Use Proposal
The Planning Board has decided to seek more input before moving ahead with a proposal that would encourage more mixed-use development in the town's business zones.
Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change
The state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January.
Adams Fire District Holds Special Meeting Thursday
Voters in the Fire District will decide on six articles for a special district meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the firehouse.
Pittsfield Council Sees BRTA's Proposed Route Changes
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's new administrator outlined proposed route realignments to the City Council last week for fiscal year 2027.
Suspect Arraigned in 'Horrific' Dragging Case
A Hancock man accused in last week's dragging death of William Colbert, 69, is being held on $250,000 bail.
Nomination Papers Now Available for Dalton Annual Town Election
Several key municipal positions will appear on this year's ballot, offering residents the opportunity to serve in various capacities within the local government.
Icy Rain, Snow for Berkshires Today; More Snow Forecast This Weekend
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter storm advisory to North Berkshire, Southern Vermont and the New York Capital District.
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