Weekend Outlook: Spring Cleaning, Baby Animals

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including clean ups, jazz night, and more.

Mother's Day Women's 5K Marking 50th Year

Since its inception, the Women’s Running Race has donated all proceeds to organizations supporting women in the Berkshires.

Letter: Christine Hoyt for Selectman

Business Briefs: Brodie Plans, Bank Settlement

A group of investors who purchased Brodie Mountain three years ago is proposing a $200 million investment to revive the defunct ski area into a "premiere" New England destination.

Adams Seeks to Increase Income Limit for Property Tax Exemption

The Board of Assessors is seeking to adjust the eligibility criteria for its senior citizen property tax exemption following a substantial decline in recipients.

MCLA Selects Pennsylvania Educator as 13th President

The board of trustees on Thursday voted 8-2 to offer the 13th presidency of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts to a Pennsylvania higher education executive.

Pittsfield Schools Officials See FY27 Budget for 13 Schools

Right after the School Committee voted to close Morningside Community School, members saw how it will affect the fiscal year 2027 budget.

Mount Greylock Third Quarter Honor Roll

Total school enrollment: 535, of which 366 have made the Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter.

Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021.

Lee Library Hosts 'Jacob's Pillow in Lee, Mass.' Exhibit

A new public history exhibit, "Jacob's Pillow in Lee, Mass.," will open June 1, in the Scolforo Gallery at the Lee Library.

Adams Earth Day Clean-Up Saturday

Earth Day has come and gone but community members are continuing to make strides to clean up their neighborhoods in recognition of it.

Greylock School Project Groundbreaking Next Week

And while ground has technically already been broken, the ceremonial event will happen next Tuesday at 1 p.m.

North Adams Airport Welcomes Flight School

The flight school has three locations in New York state; the North Adams operation will be its fourth. It offers private and commercial pilot training, as well as discovery flights, among other services.

Former Miss Hall's Teacher Arraigned on Rape Charges

A former teacher pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three counts of felony counts rape related to his tenure at Miss Hall's School.

Letter: Re-Elect Christine Hoyt to the Select Board

Letter: Re-Elect Christine Hoyt in Adams

Please join me in voting for Christine Hoyt on May 4 so that she can continue working on behalf of our town.

Cheshire Increases Transfer Station Prices to Address Deficit

The town has adjusted its pricing for the transfer station to address annual shortfalls stemming from rising costs.

Mount Greylock Students in Argentina For Cultural Exchange Program

Fourteen Mount Greylock seniors boarded a flight for Argentina this past Friday, to immerse themselves in a transformative experience.

Shipping Business PostNet Opens on North Street

The owners are siblings Bina and Gary Patel. Gary Patel also owns the convenience store A-Mart right next door.

Pittsfield Council Sees Traffic Petitions

Several traffic requests were made at the City Council's last meeting, including a query about the deteriorating Dalton Avenue overpass and an ask to fix the raised crosswalk on Holmes Road.

Pittsfield OKs Statement of Interest for Future PHS Repairs

The city will submit a statement of interest to the MSBA for repairs to Pittsfield High School.

Cheshire Officials Question Structural Integrity of Fire Station

The fire station's meeting/training room is closed off because of concerns of a potential structural collapse.

Williamstown Housing Trust Advised on Future Planning

Before the Williamstown trust moves forward with any new initiatives, Goehring advised that it obtain a housing needs analysis or housing production plan.

County Residents Compete at Boston Marathon

Dalton's Alex White ran a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes, 3 seconds to lead the county's contingent at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

BRIDGE Hosts Earth Day 2026 Activities

Multicultural BRIDGE will host its Earth Day 2026 celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at Solidarity House, marking both the opening of the growing season and the next phase of its Solidarity Farm & Garden at April Hill.