| BCC Volleyball Team Takes First Win
BOSTON, Mass. – Taconic High graduate Jenyka Ostellino pulled a team-high 12 digs Saturday as the Berkshire Community College women’s volleyball team defeated Roxbury Community College in three sets.
Taconic’s Jasmin Aslan had a team-high four kills and Karen Amichiia led the way with seven aces for BCC in the |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield
Customers line up for the opening of Ollie's on Thursday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ollie's Bargain Outlet is officially open.
The store took over the building at 457 Dalton Ave., which was formerly Big Lots.
The discount retailer celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday |
| Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way kicked off its annual campaign with a focus on early childhood education as a key economic driver for the community.
Attendees were asked to decorate paper flower petals with affirmations of hope.
On Wednesday, board members, supporters, and |
| MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips
BOSTON — The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2025 hunting season.
Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose hunting began on September 1, black bear hunting season opened statewide |
| Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around Tanglewood
LENOX, Mass. — The town of Lenox and Stockbridge are seeking to improve walking and cycling connections around the area of Tanglewood and nearby institutions.
Stakeholders in the two towns have been working with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and its technical consultant, Beta Group Inc., to explore what an |
| Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions
DALTON, Mass. — The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.
These sessions will take place at the Dalton Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. with the goal to explain what green burials are, answer |
| Lanesborough Employee Charged in N.Y. Embezzlement
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — In late June, the town's administrative assistant was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $325,000 from a New York business.
“On June 30, 2025, New York State Police in Schodack arrested Corrine R. Bradley, 49 of Averill Park, N.Y., for grand larceny in the second degree, possession of a |
 | Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield
The pilot volunteer program has been funded by a state grant and the city is seeking ways to continue it.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city while also taking pride in themselves.
From June to October, |
| Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health Board
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28.
"It's up to what the council decides as what you want our role to be, specifically. I want our role, and the board on the Board of Health wants to make |
| Workforce Board Hears Internship, Career Center Gains
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Career Center's internship program prepares high school students for the workforce by introducing them to employers and enrichment opportunities.
The North County Internship Program, in its 11th year, had seven participating youths.
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