| Lanesborough Picks Information Panel for Public Safety Proposal
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town has a public safety building proposal to present to taxpayers, and now, an informational committee will help move the process forward.
On Monday, the Select Board voted to form a public safety building informational outreach committee and re-appointed four members: Dean Clement, Daniel MacWhinnie, Mark |
| GE Plans for PCB Removal Gets OK
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved, with several conditions, the General Electric Company's Revised On-Site and Off-Site Transportation and Disposal Plan. GE's revised plan maximizes the use of rail and hydraulic pumping for the transport of sediments and soils in and along the Housatonic River that are |
| May Day Protests Planned in Berkshires
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents in Berkshire and Bennington County, Vt., are planning to join thousands of others in May Day protests across the nation.
More than 1,000 rallies have registered with the platform Mobilize but more are expected to pop up this weekend.
The Berkshires has seen a number of |
 | Berkshire HorseWorks Equine-Assisted Reading Program for Children
RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc. will launch a new program this spring called "Book Club at the Barn," offering an equine-assisted reading experience for children. The after-school program aims to enhance literacy, reading comprehension, and vocabulary through discussions and interactions with horses.
The program |
 | Truck Crashes Into Pittsfield's Samel's Deli
Elm Street will be partially closed as cleanup continues.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wednesday morning was busy for Pittsfield first responders, as a pickup truck crashed into Samel's Deli & Catering and a fire broke out on First Street.
Around 9:45 a.m., the police reported that the street in front of |
| Pittsfield Firefighters Respond to Two-Alarm Structure Fire on First Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire at 233-235 First St.
Upon arrival, Engine 3 reported heavy fire and smoke from the 235 side of the five-apartment building. First St. Command was established, and a Second Alarm was called, bringing all on-duty |
| Lanesborough Facing Over 6% Budget Increase
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget is a 6.27 percent increase from this year.
On Monday, Town Administrator Gina Dario presented a $12,669,203 operating budget to the Select Board, noting that it is subject to minor changes before the annual town meeting on June 10.
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 | Community Hero: Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Administrative assistant Sherry Reardon, Director Lisa Torrey and volunteer coordinator Diane Monterosso.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For more than 50 years, generations of seniors have donated their time to community organizations in the Berkshires through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
In 2024, its |
 | Longtime Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski Passes Away
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Longtime Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski died Tuesday morning after losing his battle with cancer.
Czerwinski was a firefighter in Pittsfield for 32 years, his last nine as chief. He most recently had stepped in as interim chief for the Dalton Fire Department.
Several fire departments that |
 | Central Berkshire Record Show Spins Back on May 4
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Record Show is returning on Sunday, May 4, for its fourth consecutive year.
Hours are 10 to 4 at The Stationery Factory with VIP entry beginning at 8:30.
This popular event has attracted music and vinyl record enthusiasts from all over the Northeast, with previous shows drawing in |
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