Green
Guest Column: North Adams Is Leading on Climate Response
A broader understanding of the nature of both our regional forests and the role of humans that interact with them is necessary to understand what actions are called for and how they will work hand-in-hand with passive approaches to long-term stewardship.
Dalton Green Committee Member Receives MassRecycle Award
Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.
North Adams Residents Seek Answers on Forest Management Plan
But residents continue to be concerned about erosion, water quality and logging, and the effects on wildlife and the popular Bellows Pipe Trail.
North Adams Sets Meeting on Notch Forestry Plan
The city has set a public information session about controversial plans to log parts of the Notch Reservoir watershed.
Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature Center
Last week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026.
Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota Lake
This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake.
Dalton Climate Panel Stresses Funding Needs, Collaboration
Over the course of about 10 months, volunteers will be working with the consultant Blue Strike Environmental to develop a plan in an attempt to achieve net zero by 2050, in line with the state's goal.
Volunteers Needed To help Clean Housatonic River
Volunteer to help clean up the Housatonic River with BEAT and HVA on Saturday, August 10
North Adams ConCom Balks at Using Herbicides Near Reservoir
Nearly a dozen residents attended Monday's Conservation Commission meeting to express opposition to a forest management plan that will include logging and the use of herbicides near Notch Reservoir.
