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Drury Class Of '57 Donates to NBEMS in Honor of Classmate
Wagner served as president of Northern Berkshire EMS 29 years.
Pittsfield Parade Committee Picks Theme, Elects New Leadership
While holding its annual elections for the Board of Directors, the committee elected Pittsfield Downtown Inc. Director Rebecca Brien President, officially replacing longtime Director Pete Marchetti.
Williamstown Planners Advance Bylaw Proposals, Discuss Sweet Farm Road
The Planning Board last week advanced two of its zoning bylaw proposals to keep them on track for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant.
Bromley Mountain Hosts Annual Mom's Day Off Fundraiser
he full $30 ticket price will be donated to breast cancer services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington.
Daily Grind's New Owner Has Familiar Face
Becky Duprat has worked at diner for about 18 years and officially became the new owner on Jan. 1. She purchased the Park Street business on Jan. 1 from Ben Acquista, who operated it for 28 years.
Adams Recycling Efforts Paying Benefits
The town has diverted some 119 tons in "commingled" recyclables of paper, plastic and glass and trash collected was 172 tons.
Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Sarah Curtiss and Jacqueline Ferry
Berkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced two new additions to their operations team
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
The work will take place from Monday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 28.
ZBA OKs Signage for Pittsfield's New Hotel
With approved signage, the Holiday Inn Express on South Street is one step closer to opening.
KB Accounting Names Timothy Brelsford as Director of Operations
Brelsford brings over 30 years of experience in human services and operations, with expertise in streamlining processes and implementing strategic solutions.
Berkshire South Community Center Elects Five New Board Members
Berkshire South Regional Community Center announced that it has elected five new members to its Board of Trustees
Volunteers Say Springside Park Has Gotten Cleaner
Longtime members Bernard Mack and Esther Anderson gave a positive report about the park's upkeep.
Adams Street Fair Going 'Really Big' for Fifth Anniversary
The fair, which raises funds for first-responders, was approved by the Selectmen on Wednesday for a Sept. 13 date.
Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire Winter
Hancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected.
Hari Kumar Joins NPC Board
Kumar is the founder of Convivo, a Berkshire-born small business that helps people build authentic communication skills for both professional and personal settings.
Weekend Outlook: Fireworks and Mindful Walks
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including festivals, fireworks, winter activities, and more.
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Announces Honors List
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock announced the students who were added to the fall 2024 Honors List.
Pittsfield to Consider Speeding Cameras
Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren would like the city to consider traffic cameras for speeding enforcement. The City Council referred his petition to Mayor Peter Marchetti last week.
Berkshire Village Residents Urge Action on Deteriorating Park
Berkshire Village residents have taken their frustration with the mobile home park's unsafe and deteriorating conditions to the Select Board.
North Adams Committee Rejects Changes to Airport Commission Ordinance
The General Government Committee is recommending the City Council reject a proposal for council approval of appointments to the Airport Commission.
Residents Oppose Battery Energy Storage in Southeast Pittsfield
Fifteen community members attended last week's Conservation Commission meeting to speak against a proposed battery energy storage system on Williams Street.
Berkshire United Way Seeks Volunteer Grant Reviewers
Volunteers will participate in up to 25 hours of training, individual evaluations, and group meetings to make funding recommendations.
Cancer Crusaders to Host Annual Cabin Fever Dance Fundraiser
The event serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting the Patient Resource Fund at the Cancer Center in Bennington.
Geothermal Switch Lowers System Cost for North Adams School Project
The cost estimates for the Greylock School project are coming in slightly under budget — including the planned geothermal system.
Mount Greylock Schools Focus on Student Literacy
The Mount Greylock Regional School District is placing an emphasis on literacy instruction that is reflected in the preliminary budget that the administration put forth last week.
PowerSchool Offers Identity Monitoring in Wake of Data Breach
Families of school-children concerned about the PowerSchool data breach announced last year can sign up for two years of free identity monitoring services paid for by the school information system vendor.
Higher Taxes, Loss of Latin Seen in Mount Greylock's Tentative Spending Plan
A 16 percent health insurance increase from the Berkshire Health Group alone accounts for $550,000 in increased cost for the preK-12 district in FY26 — about 38 percent of the $1.4 million total.
Lenox Library and The Bookstore Hosts Author Eoin Higgins
Eoin Higgins is a journalist and historian from the Berkshires.
Share the Love Challenge Returns with Raffle to Benefit Local Charities
The goal remains $7,500, which will be matched by 50 percent from the church.
Images Launches $2.2M Capital Campaign
Images Cinema has announced a major facility renovation project, the first in 17 years, which will dramatically enhance the availability of cinematic experiences in the region by upgrading amenities and adding a second screen.
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