 | Taconic High School Stages 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'
Junior Brendan Bayles, as Hades, dancing with senior Ryley Schwarz, who plays Persephone.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After six transformative months of preparation and an exciting opening weekend, the Taconic High School theater department will conclude its spring musical, "Hadestown: Teen |
| Western Mass Remains at Level 1 Mild Drought Despite Some Relief
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While recent rainfall has brought some improvement to drought conditions across Massachusetts, the Western Region remains under a Level 1 – Mild Drought declaration.
This announcement comes from Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper, who reported that the Central, Northeast, Islands, |
 | Latifah Phillips Selected as Pittsfield's Interim Superintendent
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members and officials overwhelmingly favored Latifah Phillips for interim superintendent, citing her vision, vibe, and experience as tools that can make positive change.
"The mayor wanted to express that all three candidates shared some great answers during the interview process. However, one |
 | Steel Rail Races Return Sunday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The MountainOne Steel Rail Races will be held on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a Boston Qualifying Marathon followed by a Half Marathon at 8:30 and an 8K race at 9.
The events will start and finish at the Crane Avenue entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
Route 8 access |
| Berkshire County Historic Buildings Receive Preservation Grant Funding
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two historic preservation projects in Berkshire County have been awarded matching grants through a program administered by Preservation Massachusetts in partnership with The 1772 Foundation.
The grants, totaling a portion of the $125,000 awarded statewide, will support exterior work on significant |
| Dalton Fire District Voters OK All Articles at Annual Meeting
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District's annual meeting passed quickly, with nearly 50 voters approving all articles on the warrant, including one to expand the Board of Water Commissioners from three to five seats.
During the meeting that lasted nearly 40 minutes, 49 voters approved all 23 warrant articles on the warrant, |
 | Letter Carriers' Hunger Campaign Brings in Thousands of Pounds of Food
Berkshire United Way and other volunteer groups aided postal workers in unloading the bags of food and sending them off to local food pantries. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For a second weekend in a row, volunteers aided Berkshire United Way in its effort to gather food for local pantries. This year |
 | Shots Cafe in Lenox Celebrating 15 Years
The Diego Rivera panini, with roasted chicken and avocado, is a customer favorite.
LENOX, Mass. — Shots Cafe on Housatonic Street is celebrating 15 years of business by giving back to its customers.
On Thursday, May 15, customers will get 15 percent off their orders all day.
Owner Liliana |
 | Author David Guenette to Discuss Climate Change in Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mass. — Author David Guenette, writer of "The Steep Climes Quartet," a literary climate fiction series, will discuss the impact of climate change on daily life in Berkshire County at three upcoming events.
The presentations will explore the costs of climate change at the household level and |
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