| 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 |
 | The Tap Room in Lanesborough Offers Food, Music & Themed Events
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Adam Steele and Tyler Purdy opened The Tap Room on Nov. 25, a new space designed for community members and visitors to gather.
Purdy, whose wife Ana Bradbury owns the Lanesborough Local Country Store, took over the original storefront after Bradbury moved her business to a larger location across the |
| Hearthway Acquires Former Polish Club for Affordable Housing
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Plans are coming into focus for housing at 55 Linden Street, better known as the former Polish Community Club.
Hearthway, in partnership with Causeway Development, has acquired the property for a 47-unit complex that maintains the historic building. The former club will have six apartments, and the |
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