| 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 |
| BCC Names Fall Dean's List Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced it has named 681 students to the fall 2025 dean's list.
To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to |
| Berkshire Schools Awarded Early College Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Public Schools, Berkshire Community College, Southern Berkshire Public Schools, and Lee Public Schools were awarded funds to support partnerships between high schools and institutions of higher education.
Governor Maura Healey announced the goal of enrolling 100,000 Early College |
| Dalton Officials Talk Meters Amidst Rate Increases
DALTON, Mass. — The anticipated rise in the water and sewer rates has sparked discussion on whether implementing meters could help mitigate the costs for residents
The single-family water rate has been $160 since 2011, however, because of the need to improve the town's water main infrastructure, prices are anticipated |
 | Former Country Club Reopens as The Venue at Skyline
The new Patty Barnaby's name is all over the venue.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A new but familiar space is opening for event rentals as The Venue at Skyline.
Patty Barnaby recently leased the former Skyline Country Club building at 405 South Main St. Barnaby used to attend events there, including holding her own |
 | Pittsfield Resident Given OK to Distribute Doughnuts
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has clarified that a charitable resident can continue distributing cider and doughnuts to people, as long as parking regulations are followed.
"So it is my understanding now, throughout this meeting, that there is no longer any threat of fine for feeding the homeless," Ward 7 |
| Saturday Night Fire in Pittsfield Turns Fatal
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Saturday night structure fire turned fatal when the sole occupant was pronounced dead at Berkshire Medical Center.
The Fire Department responded to 7 Virginia Ave. just after 11:20 on Saturday night following a report of a fire. On arrival, firefighters observed flames coming from the first floor |
| Two Pittsfield Habitat for Humanity Homes Open for Tours
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is inviting the public to tour two newly built, affordable homes at 21 and 23 Murphy Place during upcoming open houses in February.
Located on a dead-end street just off Upper North Street heading towards Pontoosuc Lake, these three-bedroom, one-bath condominiums |
 | Lenox Looks to Add Parking with Street Changes
LENOX, Mass. — The Select Board is moving forward with a proposal to increase parking on two downtown streets by making them one-way.
On Wednesday night, Department of Public Works Superintendent William "Billy" Gop showed a proposal of Church and Franklin Streets that would add 26 new parking spots and change |
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