| 17-Year-Old Charged for October Murder of Brodie Slonski
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 17-year-old has been charged with the October murder of another 17-year-old over vapes.
On Wednesday, Sergio Ponce of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Brodie Slonski on Oct. 26. Ponce was arrested on Oct. 29 on an outstanding warrant for a |
| State Fire Marshal Urges Heating Fire Safety
STOW, Mass. — With temperatures falling into the 30s this week, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards.
"Most of Massachusetts will see some of the coldest weather since last winter over the next few |
| Pittsfield Tax Rate Drops, But Bills May Rise
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The administration has presented a split rate that would increase the average single-family home's annual bill by about $220.
On the agenda for Thursday's City Council meeting is a hearing for the fiscal 2026 tax rate: $17.50 per $1,000 of valuation for residential property and $36.90 for commercial, |
 | Second Defendant Charged in Taconic Teen Murder
Update on Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office announced that Sergio Ponce, 17 years old of Pittsfield, will be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court for the alleged Oct. 26 murder of Brodie Slonski.
The Defendant is charged with Murder. The arraignment is expected to take |
| Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Public Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development has announced a public workshop and input session as part of the preparation of the city's Master Plan.
In collaboration with VHB, the Department has initiated a year-long planning process aimed at crafting a Master Plan that will |
 | Dalton Fire Navigates Space & ADA Compliance Challenges
A bunk for firefighters.
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is revisiting how to address its space limitations and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.
The Board of Water Commissioners established an ad hoc committee last month to investigate the options to address the station's |
| Lanesborough Tax Rate Up 3%
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board has adopted a single tax rate that will increase the average homeowner's annual bill by about $350.
With a rate of $17.29 per $1,000 valuation, the average single-family home (valued at nearly $351,000) will see a $350 increase, and the average commercial property (valued over |
 | Veterans Thanked for Service on a Snowy Veterans Day
Snow was falling over the county as communities held Veterans Day observances. Above, the honor guard at the North Adams ceremony. More photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams observed Veterans Day with the first snow of season falling across the granite Veterans Memorial.
"As we stand |
 | Pittsfield Interim Superintendent Offered Year's Contract Extension
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has voted to offer interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips a yearlong contract extension.
The decision was made last week, when the agenda included deliberation about whether to advertise for a superintendent of the Pittsfield Public Schools who would begin in July 2026.
"I |
| 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) Class of 2026 will kick off with a two-day retreat Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, which includes training in many facets of leadership, problem-solving techniques, and networking.
"The Berkshire Leadership Program is one of the most |
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