 | Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council are offering guided snowshoe hikes at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead this winter.
A hike will take place on Jan. 26, weather permitting, and are free to the public.
The first hike on Jan 26 from |
| Pittsfield Named One of Nation's 'Digital Inclusion Trailblazers'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the City of Pittsfield as a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city's efforts to close the digital divide.
This is the second time Pittsfield is being recognized with this designation. Recognizing the array of interests and |
 | New Peck's Road Bridge Coming Soon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new Peck's Road bridge will be installed in February after six months of closure.
On Wednesday, the city reported that progress is "well underway," with the bridge structure expected for delivery in early February and installation in the following 2-5 weeks.
"Several unexpected delays |
| Dalton February Election a Go Despite Date Error
DALTON, Mass. — The only thing that can stop the February special election is a court order.
The town has heard back from its legal counsel regarding the erroneous date left on the instruction sheet for the mail-in ballots. The town's attorney confirmed that there is no problem with the election going forward, |
 | Dalton Fire District Anticipating February Arrival for Ambulance
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is anticipating the arrival of its new ambulance in February.
During a special fire district meeting in December, voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs.
The Fire Department has two ambulances: 2019 Ford |
| State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese, Other Wildlife
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of over 60 deceased Canada geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth.
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Genealogy Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society begins 2025 with a genealogy workshop led by Lisa Swigert.
Swigert has more than 40 years of experience in genealogical research and has been an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for four years. The six-session workshop begins on Saturday, |
| Mass MoCA's Assets for Artists Program Awarded Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mass MoCA's Assets for Artists and partners THECOLLAB, Katunemo Arts & Healing, WANDER, R.O.P.E. Berkshires, and Let it Shine were awarded a $125,000 Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant
The organization will use grant funds to enact a range of projects aimed at |
 | Wander Berkshires Cuts Ribbon on Inclusive, Sober Space
Mayor Marchetti, left with owners Jay Santangelo and Kate Payne and their daughter, Frances, and Rebecca Brien of Downtown Inc. pose after the ribbon cutting on the cafe and event space.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members Wander-ed downtown Tuesday morning to celebrate a new, inclusive cafe and event |
| Central Berkshire Eyes 4.13% Increase for FY26
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 4.13 percent increase to its gross initial budget for fiscal 2026, translating to an increase of $1,473,826.
This year's gross budget was $35,679,791, and next year's is forecast at $37,153,617.
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