 | Part I: Berkshire Vocational Schools Prepare Students for Challenging Careers
Deep Dive is a monthly series that takes an in-depth look at economics, business, art, recreation, and education in the Berkshires. John Townes gets into the details on topics and issues of interest to the community. Our first topic is vocational education in the Berkshires. Is there a subject you think should be explored? Contact us at |
 | Ski for Scholarship: Bartels Community Ski Race 2026
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The 19th Mathias Jessup Bartels benefit cross-country ski race and tour will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Greylock Regional School.
The event will feature a 3-kilometer kids’/beginner’s race, a lollipop race for young children, and a 6K classic race. Races are |
| BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) held a traditional pinning ceremony for 32 graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Robert Boland Theatre on the main campus.
The wearing of the school pin symbolizes the right to serve others, signifying the acceptance of the |
| Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Continued; Other Updates
DALTON, Mass. — Frustrations continue to fester with the Planning Board's decision last week to continue the public hearing for Berkshire Concrete's special permit for a third time.
Confusion stemming from a labyrinthine history, questions surrounding the board's legal authority, and illegible documents |
 | The Tap Room in Lanesborough Offers Food, Music & Themed Events
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Adam Steele and Tyler Purdy opened The Tap Room on Nov. 25, a new space designed for community members and visitors to gather.
Purdy, whose wife Ana Bradbury owns the Lanesborough Local Country Store, took over the original storefront after Bradbury moved her business to a larger location across the |
| Hearthway Acquires Former Polish Club for Affordable Housing
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Plans are coming into focus for housing at 55 Linden Street, better known as the former Polish Community Club.
Hearthway, in partnership with Causeway Development, has acquired the property for a 47-unit complex that maintains the historic building. The former club will have six apartments, and the |
 | Pittsfield Boards OK Permanent Mural Honoring 54th Regiment
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City boards and commissions have approved a permanent mural in Durant Park honoring the Black residents who fought in the Civil War.
During its Jan. 20 meeting, the Community Development Board approved a floodplain site review for "Pride of the Westside," an approximately 25 x 12-foot mural of |
| Dalton Historical Launches Hometown Heroes Project
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Historical Commission is honoring those who served with its Hometown Heroes project.
"The Historical Commission takes on many roles to preserve the town's historical assets but there is another side of the mission which is honoring those who have contributed historically to our |
| Greylock Federal earns 5-Star Superior Rating
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union was awarded another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation's premier credit union and bank rating firm.
A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Greylock Federal is one of the strongest credit unions in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan |
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