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'The Roof is Caving In;' Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents

Several parents in the Mount Greylock Regional School District on Thursday detailed disturbing racist incidents in the schools at a meeting of the School Committee.

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North Adams Liquor Store Has New Owner; Vegan Eatery Gets Alcohol License

The License Board on Tuesday approved two license transfers including one for V&V and a license for a restaurant in the former BrewHaHa on West Main Street.

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Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County

Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year.

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No One Reported Injured After Car Strikes House in Williamstown

No injuries were reported Wednesday after a car drove into a house at 1033 Simonds Road (Route 7).

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North Adams Planners Renew Brewery Permit, Ask Legal Opinion on Glamping Changes

One long gestating project is expected to be completed this year but another one has been delayed yet again for a legal opinion.

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Pittsfield Officials: Unlimited Trash Not Sustainable, Toters Offer Cost-Savings

Unlimited trash pickup is not sustainable and will lead to higher taxes, city officials say.

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Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients

The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others.

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Clarksburg Voters to Elect Town Officers on Tuesday

The three candidates for Select Board discussed their visions and qualifications last Monday at a forum sponsored by the Council on Aging at the Community Center.

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MCLA Class of 2024 Told 'This Is Your Time'

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts awarded 175 degree and certificates at the college's 125th commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

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Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Give Shocking Visual of Countywide Child Abuse

The steps of City Hall were lined with 56 pairs of children's shoes on Friday, representing the average number of children with confirmed abuse and neglect cases each month in the county. The Children's Trust and Child Care of the Berkshires coordinate this shocking visual yearly.

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Greylock Federal Promotes North Adams Branch Manager

In her role, Jannicelli oversees all activities for the North Adams branch, manages the location's staff of seven, and plays an active role in business development.

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Housing Secretary Makes Adams Housing Authority No. 40 on List of Visits

The state's new secretary of housing got a bit of a rock-star welcome on Wednesday morning as Adams Housing Authority residents, board members and staff lined up to get their picture taken with him.

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BFAIR Recognizes Staff, Celebrates Successes at Annual Meeting

Board Chair Peter Mirante thanked the sponsors of the breakfast event at the Berkshire Hills Country Club, including his employer, Adams Community Bank, for allowing him to attend the nonprofit's many events and functions and encouraging his involvement.

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DEI Officer for Berkshire Health to Speak at BCC's 64th Commencement

The keynote speaker will be Charles Redd, a 1995 graduate of the college's nursing program.

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Berkshire Housing Woes Heard at State Listening Session

Around 100 local officials, business and community leaders and residents attended the session that will help fuel the state's five-year housing plan.

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Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Celebrates a Bustling 2023

DPI held its annual meeting at the Berkshire Museum on Thursday, touting the 17 businesses welcomed to the downtown in 2023 and six so far this year.

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Fawns are Arriving; Leave them Alone

Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.

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Dalton Elections See High Turn Out; Select Board Incumbent Wins

More than 800 residents cast their votes during Monday's town elections, resulting in Select Board incumbent Robert Bishop retaining his seat.

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Dalton Fire District Votes OK All Articles, Return Incumbents

Voters approved all 22 articles on the warrant unanimously at the annual Fire District meeting on Tuesday night at the Stationery Factory.

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Clark Art Exhibit Explores Imperialism, Lost History of South America

Artist Kathia St. Hilaire uses mixed mediums, including printmaking, painting, collage, and weaving, to explore the lost Haitian history and culture she has heard as tales told by her parents and investigates how imperialism persists today in subtler forms.

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North Adams Draft Ordinance Allows More Retail Cannabis

The mayor is asking the City Council to take up a revamp of the cannabis ordinance that will allow more establishments to licensed.

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Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: South Stream Road

The walk starts at 6:45 am.

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Weekend Outlook: ArtWeek Berkshires, Springtoberfest & More

This weekend, the Berkshires and surrounding areas will have a variety of events, including concerts, comedy, farmers' markets, and more.

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Adams Lions Host Golf Tournament

Teams of four will compete in a 9-hole scramble format with tee times beginning at 8 am.

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Clark Art, Mass MoCA Partner with NBCC for Summer Art Club

Artmaking club for ages 8–19 hosted at UNO Community Center in North Adams

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