| Dalton Pushes for Capital Funding in Charter Contract
DALTON, Mass. — The Cable Advisory Commission presented its pressing needs for local cable access to a Charter Communications representative, with hopes they will be included in the cable company's draft license.
The town's attorney on the issue, William Solomon, advocated for negotiating on the biggest issues |
 | Part I: Berkshire Vocational Schools Prepare Students for Challenging Careers
Deep Dive is a monthly series that takes an in-depth look at economics, business, art, recreation, and education in the Berkshires. John Townes gets into the details on topics and issues of interest to the community. Our first topic is vocational education in the Berkshires. Is there a subject you think should be explored? Contact us at |
| Lanesborough Receives Complaints Over ZBA Meeting
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — An argumentative Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has prompted complaints to the town.
The meeting resulted in the denial of Lanesborough Local Country Store's appeal over whether the signage on its vintage pickup truck is a zoning violation.
The nearly 40-minute discussion |
| Lake Management Commission Proposed for Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a Lake Management Commission to handle issues with Pittsfield's waterbodies.
There are two sizable lakes in the city: Onota, which spans 617 acres, and Pontoosuc, which is more than 500 acres. Pontoosuc is shared with the town of Lanesborough, and both communities have |
 | Pittsfield's Allendale Pines North Opening 6 Affordable Homes This Spring
The homes will list between $189,900 and $204,900.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Teton Management plans to cut the ribbon on Allendale Pines North in the early spring.
The first six of 22 affordable manufactured homes at 395 Cheshire Road will soon be finished, with listing prices between $189,900 and $204,900, plus a $550 a |
 | Much of Pittsfield at Home Monday During Snowstorm
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Department of Public Works has worked with contractors in shifts to clear more than a foot of snow that fell on Pittsfield and the wider region.
Around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales reported that most, if not all, of the |
| REAL IDs or Passports Required Feb. 1 For Air Travel
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that they must present a federally approved form of identification, such as a REAL ID driver's license, a REAL ID identification card, or a valid U.S. passport, when proceeding through airport security for |
 | Ski for Scholarship: Bartels Community Ski Race 2026
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The 19th Mathias Jessup Bartels benefit cross-country ski race and tour will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Greylock Regional School.
The event will feature a 3-kilometer kids’/beginner’s race, a lollipop race for young children, and a 6K classic race. Races are |
| BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) held a traditional pinning ceremony for 32 graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Robert Boland Theatre on the main campus.
The wearing of the school pin symbolizes the right to serve others, signifying the acceptance of the |
| Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Continued; Other Updates
DALTON, Mass. — Frustrations continue to fester with the Planning Board's decision last week to continue the public hearing for Berkshire Concrete's special permit for a third time.
Confusion stemming from a labyrinthine history, questions surrounding the board's legal authority, and illegible documents |
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