 Immigration Forum Open to the Public in LenoxThe forum is one of several that has been organized by the Immigration Support Action Team, an Action Team of Greylock Together, a local Indivisible group based in the northern Berkshires.  MCLA Awarded Students with Disabilities Support GrantHealey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.6 Million to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities  WilliNet Facing Dane's Retirement, Uncertain Fiscal FutureThe face of and driving force behind the town's community access television station will retire this summer. Pittsfield ARPA Funds Have Year-End Expiration DateAmerican Rescue Fund Act monies must be spent by the end of the year, and Pittsfield is already close.  North Adams Council OKs $1.75M Borrowing for New Ladder TruckFire Chief Brent Lefebvre, in his slide presentation to the council, stated that purchasing this truck will save the city between $500,000 and $600,000 compared to ordering one now.  Letter: North Adams Parking SurveyI am inviting North Adams residents and visitors to take part in a citizen-developed survey about parking in our city.  Companion Corner: Rosie at No Paws Left BehindiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  Adams Community Bank Hires New AVP For Commercial LendingIn this role, Glynn will focus on business development, managing a portfolio of business relationships, and supporting local businesses through customized lending and deposit solutions. Lanesborough Winterfest Returns, Work Planned for Route 7The town's winter festival will return, and the state plans to repave more than half mile of Route 7. Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault ChargesA city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment. Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Elects New LeadershipPERC Board members elected former Vice President Mark McKenna as his replacement, and elected Mike Willson as the new Vice President. BMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee ReplacementBMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission  North Adams Boards Unanimously Elect New School Committee MemberA joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Tuesday unanimously elected Alexandra DiAddezio to fill the vacant seat on the committee. Lanesborough Farm Appealing Short-Term Rental ProhibitionThe farm's owners have appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which is holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Town Hall.  Ventfort Hall Offers Introduction to Astrology WorkshopThe Workshop will include a lecture with Q and A and a tea break. 2026 Point in Time Count on Jan. 25The Point in Time count, which measures people experiencing homelessness, will occur on Sunday, Jan. 25, and the Three County Continuum of Care stresses that every survey matters. The Berkshires' Outdoor Recreation Website Sees Growthwww.berkshiresoutside.org now offers expanded lists of activities, guides and clubs, more safety information, and an assessment of accessibility for each listing.  Clark Art Hosts Dither and I/O EnsembleThis concert takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. BCC Announces Community Education WorkshopsWorkshops cover the topic areas of art, culinary and hospitality, professional development and self-care. All workshops are open to the public. Dalton Zoning Denies Berkshire Concrete's Appeal for Dig SiteThe Zoning Board maintained its decision that Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.  Pittsfield Firefighters to Participate in BFit ChallengeSome of the city's firefighters are gearing up for the 10th annual BFit Challenge.  Cheshire Explores Partnership with Lanesborough Police DepartmentThe Select Board has been talking with the Lanesborough Police Department to determine if a partnership would be advantageous. BHS Urgent Care North Holding Community Open House on Jan. 14?The open house will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 5 to 7 pm, at 197 Adams Rd., Williamstown. Preview: First Pittsfield City Council Meeting of the TermThe City Council will handle grants, subcommittee assignments, and a local historic district effort during its first meeting of the new term on Tuesday. Mount Greylock Schools Bracing for Another Big Health Insurance HitIt is unknown just how steep, but Superintendent Joseph Bergeron tried to prepare the School Committee at its January meeting on Thursday. |
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