| Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Domestic Flock
DUKES COUNTY, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and its partner agencies safely depopulated and disposed of a backyard flock of chickens in Dukes County due to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
The affected birds exhibited clinical signs consistent with HPAI and tested |
| BCC Respiratory Care Student Wins Brad Leidich Memorial Scholarship
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) student Marlena Pellon has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Brad Leidich Memorial Scholarship, with an award of $1,500.
She is the first BCC student and the first in New England to win the prestigious award.
The scholarship is |
| Pittsfield Mayor Reflects on Economic Development in 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city welcomed more than a dozen new businesses in 2025 and granted support for further economic development.
During his State of the City Address on Monday, Mayor Peter Marchetti touted the professionals Pittsfield welcomed in 2025 and incentives for growing companies, including the allocation of $1.7 |
 | Marchetti Talks New Housing, New Approaches for 2026
The mayor, halfway through his four-year term, is applauded after giving his State of the City address at Monday's reorganization of government.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Housing insecurity sparked passionate conversations at City Hall in 2025.
In 2026, some of that insecurity may be |
| BCC Invites Community Input on Library Renaming
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) is inviting students, alumni, employees, and community members to take part in the College's ongoing library renaming process.
As a community-centered institution, BCC values broad input and encourages the public to help shape the future identity of this important |
| Community Feedback Essential During Ed Collaborative
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Ensuring everyone's voices are heard will be a constant during all stages of exploring secondary education collaborative efforts to achieve long-term sustainability in North Berkshire.
Hoosac Valley Regional School District Superintendent Aaron Dean presented an update to at the Select Board last |
 | Veterans for Peace Stand Out Against Venezuela Strike
Eric Wasileski and Rhonda Pastori say they fear that the nation and its young men and women will get caught up in another war.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new Berkshires chapter of Veterans for Peace held a stand-out Monday against the strike on Venezuela and the U.S. detention of its |
 | Pittsfield Swears in City Council, School Committee
Earl Persip III is sworn in as president, above; Peter White, right, takes the oath for vice president after beating out Dina Lampiasi for the post.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city welcomed both new and familiar leadership for the next two years during its inauguration ceremony on Monday.
There were |
 | Central Berkshire Regional Schools: 2025 Year in Review
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School district saw a lot of success and change this year including new administrators, policies, and state recognition.
District Improvement Plan
The district kicked off its year with the goal to focus on equitable learning, social-emotional support, |
| Massachusetts Fire Deaths Drop by 12 Percent in 2025
STOW, Mass. — Massachusetts fire deaths in 2025 declined from a seven-year high in 2024, with more than 90 percent taking place in the victims' homes, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said.
Excluding fatal motor vehicle collisions with an ensuing fire, Massachusetts recorded 44 fire deaths in 30 fires during 2025. That |
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