| Dalton Will Warn Commercial Vehicles Off Orchard Road
DALTON, Mass. — Now the Orchard Road has been paved, the neighborhood is facing a new problem — commercial vehicles.
The road, which is often used as a connector to Route 9, was plagued with potholes and flooding because of its undersized drainage pipes. This past summer, the Highway Department had it repaved |
 | North Adams, Pittsfield Mark King Day With Calls for Activism
Alÿcia Bacon, community engagement officer for the Berkshire Taconic Foundation, speaks at the MLK service held Price Memorial AME Church in Pittsfield.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Wendy Penner can be found pretty much everywhere: leading local initiatives to address climate change and sustainability, |
| BCC to Offer Free Advanced Basic Computer Training Course
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Workforce and Community Education Department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer an Advanced Basic Computer Training course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 23 – April 1, 2026.
Designed for |
| Pittsfield School Committee Sees Budget Calendar, Chapter 70 Concerns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Public Schools kicked off its fiscal year 2027 budget calendar, and are again facing uncertainties with state Chapter 70 funding.
During the first meeting of the new term on Wednesday, the School Committee OK'd an FY27 budget calendar that plans the committee's vote in mid-April. |
| Ice Skating Destinations in the Berkshires
Every year several towns and cities in the Berkshires create outdoor skating rinks or open their doors to the numerous indoor ice skating venues.
So, dust off your ice skates, lace up, and glide the winter away at these ice skating destinations.
All outdoor rinks and natural skating destinations are |
| Governor Appoints Secretary of Veterans Services
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Eric Goralnick, MD, MS, as Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS).
"We have made a strong commitment to fixing a broken system and delivering for our veterans," said Governor Maura Healey. "Dr. Goralnick |
| New Pittsfield City Council, School Committee Meets
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new City Council and School Committee met for the first time last week, and were met with some hope from the public.
The council is largely the same as the last term, with Cameron Cunningham now representing Ward 2 and Kathy Moody Ward 7. On the other hand, the School Committee is all new aside from |
| Lenox Community Center Seeking volunteers
LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Community Center is seeking a volunteer (or group of volunteers) to support our Gameroom Aftercare K-5 Homework Room.
This daily sign-up program provides students with a safe, quiet space to complete their homework with guidance from a caring volunteer.
Volunteers are needed on |
| Dalton Board of Health Nominates New Members
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health last week couldn't decide between two board candidates so flipped a coin to appoint Dr. Patrick Carsell.
The board needed a fifth member, with the vote between Carsell and Rachel Branch. Branch was appointed as the alternate.
Members couldn't decide which |
| Market 32, Price Chopper Donates to Disabled American Veterans
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper presented a $53,817 donation to DAV (Disabled American Veterans), reflecting the generosity of customers and teammates who supported the company's November fundraising campaign.
Shoppers across all 129 stores contributed $43,817 by rounding up their totals at |
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