 | Guest Column: Romance Scams Are in the Air
BOSTON — She believed it when the man online proposed marriage after a short courtship and said they were going to move away together, even though she'd never met him in person.
He said he could make the wedding and travel arrangements with her help. He would send her checks totaling $120,000 — and she could keep |
| Dalton Finance Chipping Away at Department Budgets
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee voted to decrease several budget lines during its meeting last week.
The committee voted to decrease the Memorial Day Committee budget by $350. The initial request was for $3,550, which was a $1,300 increase from FY25.
The main reason for the increase is the |
| Berkshire County in Mild Drought
BOSTON — Following nearly six months of below-normal precipitation, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared that the Connecticut River Valley and Western regions still have their previous statuses: Level 2 – Significant and Level – 1 Mild Drought.
The Central and Northeast |
 | Winter Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead
PITTSFIELD, Mass—Join the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a guided snowshoe hike at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead on Feb. 15 from 10-11 AM.
This free event offers participants a chance to explore the grounds while learning about Melville's history, including his sleigh |
| Dalton Day In Need of Sponsorships
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Day event needs sponsorships to compensate for no longer having American Rescue Plan Act funds.
The town partially subsidized the event, allocating $4,500 to the fiscal year 2025's budget. The remaining cost came from $3,249.50 of ARPA funds and $1,750 from |
 | Friday's Drug Raids Seized $200K Worth of Drugs; Arrest Nine
DA Timothy Shugrue says the complex months-long investigation is a warning to anyone seeking to sell drugs in the Berkshires.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A combined task force says it took down a major drug pipeline on Friday that extended out to Lowell.
The raids carried out that day seized more than |
 | Pittsfield Basement Fire Displaces Residents, Claims Pet Birds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A basement fire on South Onota Street displaced two residents and caused extensive damage to their home Saturday night. While the residents and their dog escaped safely, several pet birds perished in the fire.
The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 70 South Onota Street around 9:30 p.m. after |
| Pittsfield's 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival Returns with Music, Art, and Outdoor Activities
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 14th annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, presented by the City of Pittsfield and Barrington Stage Company in partnership with Mill Town Foundation, will take place February 13-23, 2025.
The festival features a range of events including theater, music, visual arts, dance, outdoor activities, and |
| Pittsfield Charter Panel Defers Pay for Elected Officials
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While recognizing it is a noble suggestion, the Charter Review Commission feels pay raises for elected officials are an ordinance or budgetary discussion.
The commission last week motioned to thank city councilors for bringing pay raises to their attention but communicate it is better suited for the city code and |
| Governor Launches Increased Annuity for Veterans and Families through HERO Act
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing that Massachusetts veterans and their families will begin receiving increased benefits in February 2025 as part of the historic HERO Act that Governor Healey signed into law last year. This is the first increase in 17 years to the annual annuity for 100 percent |
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