 | Holiday Hours: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. King waves to the hundreds of thousands gathered on the Washington Mall in 1963 when he gave the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated Monday, Jan. 19. It is a federal holiday to commemorate the birthday of the civil rights activist born Jan. 15, 1929. It is observed on |
| No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened to a Level 2–Significant Drought while normal conditions remain unchanged in the Western, Connecticut River Valley, and Cape Cod Regions.
Conditions also declined in nearly all other |
| Pittsfield ARPA Funds Have Year-End Expiration Date
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — American Rescue Fund Act monies must be spent by the end of the year, and Pittsfield is already close.
In 2021, the city was awarded a historic amount of money — $40,602,779 — in federal remediation funds for the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the end of September 2025, more than $37 |
| Lanesborough Winterfest Returns, Work Planned for Route 7
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town's winter festival will return, and the state plans to repave more than half mile of Route 7.
Town Administrator Gina Dario delivered several town updates during Monday's Select Board meeting. The second annual Winter Fun Fest hosted by the Community Development Committee is on Sunday, Feb. |
| Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.
Ixander Pereira, 22, was arrested after police say they discovered bags of material "consistent" with heroin on his person.
Pereira was charged with |
| Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Elects New Leadership
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) elected a new President and Vice President at its Annual Meeting on Dec. 12.
Longtime President, Jay Anderson stepped down after more than 20 years of service. PERC Board members elected former Vice President Mark McKenna as his replacement, |
| BMC Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's |
| Lanesborough Farm Appealing Short-Term Rental Prohibition
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Are short-term rentals permitted in Lanesborough?
That question has sparked debate following a cease-and-desist sent to Second Drop Farm, the new keepers of the historic Bradley Farm, for using its farmhouse as on Airbnb.
The farm's owners have appealed to the |
| 2026 Point in Time Count on Jan. 25
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Point in Time count, which measures people experiencing homelessness, will occur on Sunday, Jan. 25, and the Three County Continuum of Care stresses that every survey matters.
Earlier this month, the CoC's data and evaluations manager Michele LaFleur and compliance manager Natalie Burtzos |
| The Berkshires' Outdoor Recreation Website Sees Growth
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Over 100,000 people used Berkshire County's comprehensive outdoor recreation website in 2025, taking advantage of a broader array of activity categories as well as more links to resources like clubs, guides, and gear.
The website, www.berkshiresoutside.org, provides a centralized, comprehensive |
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