'Black Pearl' Bar Gets Greenlight From Planners, License Commission

The Black Pearl was approved for a special permit and an alcohol license last week.

Pittsfield E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision

A man on a motorbike was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Wahconah Street on Tuesday.

Lashes Advances in North Adams Softball League Tourney

Belle Ame Lashes Tuesday won, 17-15, to reach the final round of the North Adams Women's Softball League tournament.

Lanesborough TA Tapped as Adams Community Development Director

Taconic's Crawford Recognized by Bay State Games

Taconic High School student Mollie Crawford was named a 2026 Sportsmanship Award by the Bay State Games this month.

Behind the Ballot: Pittsfield Election Workers Prepare for September Primary

The state primary election is weeks away but the city's elections workers and a small group of volunteers are already at work behind the scenes ensuring that every vote is safe and secure.

Dalton Officials Consider Tool to Navigate Aging Infrastructure Costs

The single-family water rate has been $160 since 2011, however, because of the need to improve the town's water main infrastructure, prices are anticipated to increase.

Fourth Shooting Occurs Day After DA Announces Gun Violence Task Force

After a series of gun violence incidents, Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue has created a task force to focus on the issue.

'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' Is a Sparkling Gem

Talk about strangers in the night. There's lots of social intercourse between Frankie and Johnny. There's also lots of sexual intercourse.

Local Authorities Responding to State's Action on Kratom

The commonwealth temporarily will designate kratom, also known by its chemical name and marketed with the term "7-OH," as a Schedule I drug, greatly restricting its sale in Massachusetts as of Aug. 28.

Adams Code Officer Charged With False Report

On March 4, the violation order was subsequently withdrawn because of "a clerical error" to the intent of the complaint and missing state Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

Pittsfield Schools Get Additional Chapter 70 Funds

Pittsfield schools received almost $459,000 in additional Chapter 70 funds, and officials are looking to restore some positions.

Healey Makes Berkshire Campaign Swing: 'I Stand With You'

Maura Healey was in the Berkshires on Monday to rally support for a second four-year term as governor. She spoke at a meet and greet on Main Street, visited small businesses on North Street in Pittsfield, and planned to stop in Great Barrington on Tuesday.

Former Miss Hall's Head Arraigned for Child Endangerment

Jeannie Norris, head of the girls' boarding school from 1996 to 2012, was arraigned on Monday for one count of reckless endangerment of a child.

Kids Have a Literal Blast at Flying Cloud STEM Camp

On Friday, students of the Flying Cloud Institute's Future Innovators Camp launched their model rockets at Herberg Middle School after a week studying the physics of flight.

North Adams Alerting Persons in SS Number Release

City Hall is sending out 419 letters to individuals who received some form of compensation from the city using their Social Security number.

Hometown Hero Banner Program Expands Across Northern Berkshire Municipalities

The regional initiative includes participation from Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Lanesborough, North Adams, Savoy, and Williamstown.

Designer Opens Home Decor Market Showcasing Artists' Work

Walker Street Market recently opened next to Town Hall by owner Matthew Ames as a design gallery for home decor items and furniture.

Pittsfield Outreach Program Sees Manager

Earlier this month, Director of Public Health Andy Cambi updated the Board of Health on the creation of a new initiative that connects individuals on the streets with needed services.

Three Taken to Hospital After Pittsfield Shooting

Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday evening after a shooting near the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue, police said.

Reign Purple Reigns Over 1791 14-and-Under Field

Camden Sievers Sunday went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles at the plate and struck out eight in four innings on the mound as the Berkshire Reign Purple won the 14-year-old Division Championship Game to conclude the inaugural 1791 Classic at Joe Wolfe Field.

Consistent Pitching Carries Bananas to 1791 Classic Crown

Malcolm Leyda delivered two innings of shutout relief Sunday to secure a 5-3 win for the Berkshire Bananas in the 17-year-old Division Championship Game of the inaugural 1791 Classic at Joe Wolfe Field.

Tunnel City Freight Repeats as Berkshire Baseball League Champ

Tunnel City Freight Sunday beat Dalton, 11-3, to complete a two-game sweep of their Berkshire Adult Baseball League Championship Series.

Adams Town Hall's Back Parking Lot Staircase Closed

The staircase behind Town Hall was closed earlier this month as a safety precaution.

Congressman Neal Visits CATA, Meets Artists

During his visit, Congressman Neal met with CATA artists and their families, including artists with disabilities from many of CATA's 65 program partners.