 | Dalton: Year in Review 2025
The Dalton Fire District started the year by firing its fire chief.
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton had several staffing changes and controversial situations this year from heated debates over the proposed public safety facility, Berkshire Concrete's mining operation, and more.
Here is the Dalton |
| Weekend Outlook: Fresh Start
Check out the events happening this weekend, including hiking, volunteering, fundraisers, and more.
Editor's Pick
First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
The new year is here so kick it off with music, art, and games that will fill downtown North Adams for its First Friday event, themed "Fresh |
| Housatonic Valley Association Awards Local Environmental Heroes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) Annual Meeting and Holiday Party on Dec. 12, 2025, the nonprofit organization presented the Louis and Elaine Hecht Follow the Forest Award to Kathy Orlando of the Sheffield Land Trust and Grant Bogle of Tom's Hill and Miles Mountain at The Silo in New Milford, |
 | Licensing Board OKs Pittsfield Businesses Alterations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board OK'd alterations for several local businesses during its last meeting of the year on Monday.
This includes an amendment to the Berkshire Museum's entertainment license in advance of its reopening after capital improvements, a change of license category for Hot Plate Brewing Co., and a |
| Berkshire Mall Owners Make New Offer to Dissolve Road District
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Berkshire Mall owners are now offering the town a $1.1 million payment to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District.
This was reported during last week's Select Board meeting, and a draft agreement is in the works that requires the board's approval to move forward. Chair Deborah Maynard |
| Pittsfield Teachers Get Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Public Schools educators can now use bereavement pay for a loss of pregnancy or a stillborn child.
On Dec. 10, the School Committee approved a memorandum of agreement with the United Educators of Pittsfield that allows the use of paid bereavement time for staff who experience a miscarriage or |
| Pittsfield Man Facing Charges in Hit-and-Run
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is facing charges in Vermont related to a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian.
The Bennington (Vt.) Banner reports that Nelsin Martin, 21, is facing a felony charge in the May 8 incident. He could face up to 15 years behind bars if found guilty.
The crash |
 | New Year's Eve Celebrations to Welcome 2026
Welcome the New Year by celebrating with others at events marking the beginning of 2026, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties.
North Adams New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Center Street Parking Lot
Time: 8 p.m.
North Adams rings in the New Year with its third annual ball drop, held earlier in the |
| Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee Down to 3
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Advisory Committee is down to three members.
The five-member committee was established last June to examine all the options for a new police station or combined public safety facility, with the goal to have a recommendation to the Select Board by this |
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