| BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Recipients
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Music School announced the 2025-2026 Talent and Merit Scholarship recipients.
Students who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance. Last year, BMS awarded over $35,000 in Talent, Merit, and Need-Based Financial Aid |
 | Lanesborough to Create Open Space and Recreation Plan
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A few passionate residents are needed to guide Lanesborough's upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan.
The town, in collaboration with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, will establish a community-informed vision for the future of conservation lands, natural resources, recreational opportunities, |
 | Force Teams Advance to County 14U Final
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – It will be the Berkshire Force against the Berkshire Force when the county’s summer travel league championship is decided at the 14-and-under level on Monday evening at the Doyle Complex.
The Force Blue Friday scored seven times in the first inning and went on to a 15-0 win over the Northern |
| @theMarket: Markets Falter on Tariff Threats, Weaker Jobs Data
The Aug. 1 tariff deadline has been pushed back again by Donald Trump, but only for a week. The latest non-farm payroll report for July was weaker, and both the May and June numbers were revised downward. Investors were not expecting that news, and stocks tumbled as a result.
The U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs, below the expected |
| Central Berkshire Names New Wahconah Principal
DALTON, Mass. — The principal of Southwick Regional School has been tapped to lead Wahconah Regional High School.
Serena Shorter's appointment was announced on Thursday by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. She starts in the district on Aug. 18.
Shorter has close to 30 years of |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 4 to Aug. 8
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following street improvements are scheduled from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8.
Aug. 7 and Aug. 8: Crack sealing on East Street (from First Street to Fourth Street), Lincoln Street and Highland Avenue. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. |
| BCC to Offer Front End Web Development Course
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has added Front End JavaScript Fundamentals, a hands-on coding and user interface design experience.
The 12-week course, presented in partnership with Can Code Communities, will be held virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 10, 2025, from 5:45-8:45 |
 | Brien Center Promotes Adult Community Clinical Supports Division Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced the promotion of Meri-Ellen Morgans, MSW, to Division Director of the Adult Community Clinical Supports (ACCS) Program.
With more than 30 years of experience in clinical social work and mental health administration, Morgans |
| Pittsfield Commission Considers Park Square Historic District
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city is chipping away at its plans for establishing a possible historic district in the downtown.
On Monday, the Historical Commission discussed who would lead the charge to designate a small area around Park Square as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with |
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