 | Second Defendant Charged in Taconic Teen Murder
Update on Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office announced that Sergio Ponce, 17 years old of Pittsfield, will be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court for the alleged Oct. 26 murder of Brodie Slonski.
The Defendant is charged with Murder. The arraignment is expected to take |
| Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Public Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development has announced a public workshop and input session as part of the preparation of the city's Master Plan.
In collaboration with VHB, the Department has initiated a year-long planning process aimed at crafting a Master Plan that will |
 | Dalton Fire Navigates Space & ADA Compliance Challenges
A bunk for firefighters.
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is revisiting how to address its space limitations and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.
The Board of Water Commissioners established an ad hoc committee last month to investigate the options to address the station's |
| Lanesborough Tax Rate Up 3%
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board has adopted a single tax rate that will increase the average homeowner's annual bill by about $350.
With a rate of $17.29 per $1,000 valuation, the average single-family home (valued at nearly $351,000) will see a $350 increase, and the average commercial property (valued over |
 | Veterans Thanked for Service on a Snowy Veterans Day
Snow was falling over the county as communities held Veterans Day observances. Above, the honor guard at the North Adams ceremony. More photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams observed Veterans Day with the first snow of season falling across the granite Veterans Memorial.
"As we stand |
 | Pittsfield Interim Superintendent Offered Year's Contract Extension
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has voted to offer interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips a yearlong contract extension.
The decision was made last week, when the agenda included deliberation about whether to advertise for a superintendent of the Pittsfield Public Schools who would begin in July 2026.
"I |
| 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) Class of 2026 will kick off with a two-day retreat Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, which includes training in many facets of leadership, problem-solving techniques, and networking.
"The Berkshire Leadership Program is one of the most |
 | Community Hero of the Month: Stan Kmon
Stanley Kmon with family at Friday's flag-raising.
DALTON, Mass. — Longtime resident and member of the Dalton American Legion Stanley Kmon has been selected as our November Community Hero of the month.
Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that |
| PHS and Shakespeare & Company Announce Collaborative 'Hamlet' Production
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School’s Proteus, in collaboration with Shakespeare & Company, has announced a joint production of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, "Hamlet."
The production features a student-led creative team, including directors Darius Journigan and Naire Poole, costume designer |
| Pittsfield Hub Program Has Served 85 'High Risk' People
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Hub has served 85 people since its establishment in 2022, and the need continues.
Last week, Lindsay Cornwell of the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office updated the Homelessness Advisory Committee on the program. Chair Kim Borden said the committee was "very aware of the vital role the |
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