| Berkshire Humane Society Welcomes Two New Board Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lisa Sihvonen-Binder and Susan Tremblay joined the board of directors for Berkshire Humane Society at the nonprofit's annual meeting.
Sihvonen-Binder brings management and grant-writing expertise to the board. She's operated a grant consulting practice since 2007, taught Grant Writing |
| Most of Pittsfield School Committee Bids Farewell
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee will look much different after inauguration day, as Daniel Elias is the only member who will return.
On Wednesday, during the last meeting of the term, departing School Committee members shared their thanks and reflections on the state of education in Pittsfield. Sara Hathaway |
| Eversource shares holiday efficiency and safety tips
BOSTON — As homes and neighborhoods across Massachusetts light up for the holidays, Eversource is sharing simple ways customers can create a festive atmosphere while managing energy use, saving money and staying safe throughout the season.
"From holiday lights and family gatherings to extra time spent cooking, this is a busy and |
| Friday Front Porch Feature: This Luxury Home Has Plenty of Amenities
LENOX, Mass. — Are you looking for a big house to enjoy your days with a big movie theater, a sauna, and more? Then this is the house for you.
Built in 2004, this seven-bedroom, and nine-bathroom home is 7,073 square feet on more than an acre. The home comes with an elevator to the lower level to access a theater, sauna, gym, wine |
 | Roots of Stories: A Bilingual Exhibition of Oral Histories
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Manos Unidas Multicultural Educational Cooperative is announced the public unveiling of a new bilingual exhibit developed through a 2024 Mass Humanities "Expanding Stories: Advancing Equity" grant.
Created in collaboration with the World and Eye Arts Center, a nonprofit based in the |
 | Letter: Dalton Public Safety Facility
To the Editor:
I must respond to the article: "Dalton Consultant to Assess Police Station" on 12/11/2025.
I do not know why the town has never pursued the option of renovating Town Hall to accommodate the needs of the Police Department and improve access to town offices.
There was $82,000 in ARP funds that could have |
| @theMarket: Jobs Trump Inflation in the Fed's Calculations
Faced with the choice, the Fed considers unemployment a greater threat to the economy than higher inflation. It is why they lowered interest rates again by one quarter point to close out the year.
Stocks rallied on the news on Wednesday afternoon but fell back on Thursday and Friday. At least the major averages did, but what went |
 | Weekend Outlook: Holiday Festivities
Check out the events happening around the county this weekend including holiday themed parties, and some Christmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.
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Cascade School Supplies Tag Sale
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 | No Drought Conditions In Berkshire County
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Western Region has returned to Normal Conditions.
Drought levels remain unchanged throughout the rest of the Commonwealth with the Cape Cod and Islands Regions, and Millers Basin at a Level 2–Significant Drought; the |
| Berkshire Organizations Awarded SafteyWorks Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the SafetyWorks Initiative, including grant funding and free technical consultation for employers to improve safety in the workplace.
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, 18 Degrees and Berkshire County Head Start Child Development Program |
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