| Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around Tanglewood
LENOX, Mass. — The town of Lenox and Stockbridge are seeking to improve walking and cycling connections around the area of Tanglewood and nearby institutions.
Stakeholders in the two towns have been working with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and its technical consultant, Beta Group Inc., to explore what an |
| Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions
DALTON, Mass. — The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.
These sessions will take place at the Dalton Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. with the goal to explain what green burials are, answer |
| Lanesborough Employee Charged in N.Y. Embezzlement
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — In late June, the town's administrative assistant was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $325,000 from a New York business.
“On June 30, 2025, New York State Police in Schodack arrested Corrine R. Bradley, 49 of Averill Park, N.Y., for grand larceny in the second degree, possession of a |
 | Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield
The pilot volunteer program has been funded by a state grant and the city is seeking ways to continue it.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city while also taking pride in themselves.
From June to October, |
| Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health Board
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28.
"It's up to what the council decides as what you want our role to be, specifically. I want our role, and the board on the Board of Health wants to make |
| Workforce Board Hears Internship, Career Center Gains
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Career Center's internship program prepares high school students for the workforce by introducing them to employers and enrichment opportunities.
The North County Internship Program, in its 11th year, had seven participating youths.
Youth Program Director |
| Mass RMV Reaches 3.5 Million REAL ID Credentials
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced it has reached a milestone of 3.5 million REAL ID credentials.
To date, more than 3.5 million Registry-issued, active credentials are REAL-ID compliant, giving Massachusetts a 62 percent compliance rate.
"The Registry of Motor Vehicles has made |
 | Northampton Teacher Mounts Challenge for 1st Mass Seat
Jeromie Whalen is driving a distinctive yellow Toyota 'Vanana' as part of his campaign branding.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For Jeromie Whalen, his race for the seat in the state's 1st Congressional District is more than a campaign: It's a movement.
"I'm a public servant, I'm not a |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 15-19
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Sept. 15-19:
Highway Department Paving Projects:
Grant Street
Mervyn Street
Sheffield Street
Stearns Avenue
Ring Street
State Paving:
Surface course of paving the roundabout near Berkshire |
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