| Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council will accept applications for 2026 Mass Cultural Council grants from Sept. 2 to Oct. 16, 2025.
The PCC invites artists, musicians, performers, educators, community groups, non-profits, and others to apply for grants to support art shows, concerts, performances, workshops, |
| BRTA to Interview 4 for New Administrator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The board of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority last week ranked the top candidates for the administrator post using an anonymous system.
The 16 applicants were narrowed down to four, who will be asked to interview.
Earlier this month, the board was sent the candidates' resumes |
 | Candlelit Signs in Park Square Mark 41 Overdose Deaths in 2024
Each sign had the name of one of the 41 people in Berkshire County who died of overdose in 2024.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pairs of community members walked from the Common to Park Square in silence on Sunday, honoring those who have died from overdose.
Living in Recovery held its fourth annual memorial |
| Pittsfield Licensing Board Continues Bei Tempi, Methuselah Hearings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board has further continued two show-cause hearings for alleged improper alcohol service.
The hearings for Bei Tempi on Onota Street and Methuselah Bar and Lounge on North Street were pushed to September.
Bei Tempi is alleged to have served an 18-year-old who then returned home |
 | White Pulls Out Narrow Win on Mount Greylock
ADAMS, Mass. – Dalton’s Alex White is a familiar presence running – and winning – on the local road race circuit.
On Sunday, he took the road less traveled by … at least by him.
And that made the difference at the 50th running of the Mount Greylock Road Race, where White outkicked |
 | The Bible Speaks 'Cult Survivor' Speaks at Ventfort Hall
Elita Galvin speaks at Ventfort Hall about her time as a child at The Bible Speaks and the podcast she does with her sister about the church.
LENOX, Mass. — A dream made of pure intentions to follow in the word of God turned out to be, for many, served in a poisoned chalice.
Despite the |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 2-5
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from September 2-5:
Crack sealing continues this week for the following locations:
Lincoln Street
Pomeroy Avenue
Williams Street
Highway Department Paving Projects:
Oakhurst Avenue
East Alford |
| Pittsfield Approaching Last Year to Spend ARPA Funds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The last year to spend Pittsfield's American Rescue Plan Act funds is approaching; nearly $30 million of the $41 million has been expended.
The city had until the end of 2024 to allocate all of the $40.6 million it received, and the funds must be spent by the end of 2026. By the end of June, $29,836,419 |
| Governor Appoints New DPU Commissioners
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper appointed Jeremy McDiarmid to serve as Chair and Liz Anderson to serve as Commissioner at the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), joining Commissioner Staci Rubin.
McDiarmid and Anderson will succeed Chair James Van Nostrand and Commissioner Cecile |
| MassWildlife: Frost bottoms in the summer?
Hidden in plain sight within the rugged, dry barrens habitat of New England are unique landscape features known as frost bottoms. These "microhabitats" occur where just the right combination of sandy soil, topography, and vegetation allows cold air to collect and linger—often staying chilly or even freezing in |
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