 | Lanesborough ZBA Asserts STRs Not Yet Permitted
Second Drop Farm owner Patrick Elliot, with attorney Elisabeth Goodman, states his case for short-term rentals at the farm.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A heated Zoning Board of Appeals meeting ended in a decision that shocked and frustrated many in the audience.
The board voted to uphold the |
| Pittsfield Warming Centers Available
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to the frigid temperatures expected this weekend, the City of Pittsfield announced the following locations will be available for residents looking for some relief from the cold.
The Berkshire Athenaeum, located at 1 Wendell Avenue, will be open for regular business hours on Friday, Feb. 6, from |
| Pittsfield Council Approves 'Green' Items
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council approved a couple of "green" items during its meeting last week.
This includes more than $20,000 from the state for recycling initiatives, as well as cell phone recycling automated machines at Cumberland Farms on First Street and in Market 32 at 555 Hubbard |
| Pittsfield Announces 3rd Annual Winter Festival at Clapp Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program has announced its third annual Winter Festival for Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clapp Park.
As a kickoff to winter break for local Pittsfield schools, this year's festival will include a variety of outdoor |
 | BCArc Names New Chief Operating Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has named Sonja Haecker the new Chief Operating Officer.
Haecker has been serving as the Agency's Executive Vice President, overseeing a wide range of programs for BCArc.
"Sonja continues to show incredible leadership," said Maryann Hyatt, President & |
| Lenox Applying for Housing Rehab Program
LENOX, Mass. — The town is applying for a federal Housing Rehabilitation Program to help low- and moderate-income residents fix their homes.
The Select Board last Wednesday voted to authorize Bailey Boyd Associates to apply for the Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal 2026.
The grant is |
 | The First's Housing Resource Center Opens in Pittsfield
Tenants for the nine studio apartments will be moving in over the next few days.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The First's housing resource center opened its doors on Tuesday, drawing about a dozen people.
"I was hoping to do a soft open yesterday at The First. It became a little louder, which is |
| BCC 40 Under 40 Winners to be Honored
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), together with partners 1Berkshire and Mill Town Foundation, will honor the winners of its annual 40 Under Forty Awards on Wednesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. in the Robert Boland Theater, located on the main campus at 1350 West |
| Dalton Budget 'Worse-Case Scenario' Could Mean Staffing Cuts
DALTON, Mass. — In the worst-case scenario, the town could be forced to reduce staff if projected increases in the school budget, health insurance, and other uncontrollable costs occur.
Town Manager Eric Anderson presented the "grim" budget to the Select Board on Monday, showcasing the anticipated major driver in |
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