Community
BRPC Submits Grants for Berkshire County
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission recently submitted grant applications on behalf of the county's municipalities.
DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil Shooting
The District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.
Clarksburg Students Create 'I Voted' Stickers to Promote Elections
Gomeau's idea was to involve the students at Clarksburg School through a contest to come up with the best "I voted" stickers.
Berkshire County Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment Grants
Funds Will Support Firefighter Safety Equipment in More than 300 Communities
MCLA, Drury Students Vouch for Early College Programs
Drury High School seniors shared their own experiences in the early college program.
State Education Officials Visit Pittsfield on 413 Day
At the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires child care center in Pittsfield, Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike heard from community-based preschool educators about workforce needs and the impact of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
Berkshire Concrete Sues Dalton
Berkshire Concrete is taking the town to court over the Planning Board's decision to deny its special permit.
Driscoll Focuses on Outdoor Recreation for 413 Day
Driscoll was getting a lesson in fly fishing from Brian Gilbert of Hilltown Anglers after a speaking to outdoor recreation stakeholders at Berkshire East in Charlemont.
Final Knox Trail Programs in Monterey
On Thursday April 16th at 7 p.m., you can attend the final talk in this series about the Knox Trail where Tom Ragusa will discuss how he has traced and marked the route of the old road for 8 miles, and his effort to list the road on the National Register.
Cheshire Hears Schools, Police Budget
The Select Board heard presentations on the the two regional school districts that education the town's children and reviewed, again, the police budget.
Berkshire Concrete Appeals Fines; Residents Demand More Aggressive Actions
Less than a month into spring, the town received its first dust complaint after an overnight storm on March 31 blew sand and fine dust onto Raymond Drive, sending air monitoring data off the charts.
Adams Firehouse Shored Up While District Seeks Options
Like many public safety organizations in the Berkshires, the Adams Fire District is looking for ways to address its building's deteriorating condition.
Morningside Community Defends School at Hearing for Possible Closure
Members of the Morningside community defended their school on Thursday during a hearing for its possible closure.
Thief Steals Ring During Wahconah Park Event
Someone lifted a championship ring during Saturday's "Farewell to the Grandstand" at Wahconah Park.
MCLA Commencement Features Arts Executive, Honorary Degrees
The former head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is this year's commencement speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Must-Experience Spring Events in the Berkshires
Here are some events happening this spring to help with your celebration.
Work-Based Learning Initiative Launched for Public Higher Ed Students
Initiative will grow co-ops for students at state's public campuses
Pittsfield Says Goodbye to Wahconah Park Grandstand
Dozens of people bid farewell to the Wahconah Park grandstand on Saturday with a round of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," hot dogs, and stories about the ballpark.
North Adams Schools Planning Better Communication With Families
The North Adams Public Schools is looking to refine how it communicates with families through text and social media, and providing parents with opportunities to see the schools in action.
Clarksburg Applies for Home Rehab Program, Continues Budget Talks
The town is applying with New Ashford for $1.1 million that would allow for 14 homes to be rehabilitated.
Pittsfield School Officials See FY27 Budget Without Morningside
Retiring Morningside Community School in the fall would cut about $2.5 million from the FY27 budget.
MassWildlife: Black bears are active and searching for food
If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.
Massachusetts to Launch EBT Chip Cards
Healey-Driscoll Administration begins notifying retailers as Massachusetts would become the third state in country to adopt chip and tap-enabled EBT cards shown to greatly prevent theft in system
North Adams Students Support Hometown Heroes Banner Program
The banners will feature ground-level QR codes that link directly to the student-produced website. To build the content, the class generated a list of questions to connect with local families.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Farmhouse
Are you looking for a charming New England farmhouse to enjoy with your family?
MassDOT: South County Daytime, Nighttime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, April 13, through Saturday, April 18
Congressman Neal Talks With Reid Middle School Students
Students in Susan Mooney's class prepared questions related to their civics projects, ranging from government transparency and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sports to mental health.
North Adams Label Shopper Reopens in New Location
In a matter of days, Label Shopper in the L-shaped mall moved across the parking lot into new quarters and hung out a grand opening sign.
Dalton 2026 Hydrant Flushing
Water mains throughout the town will be flushed over the next eight weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.
South County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The collection window is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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