| Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling, Waste Reduction Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $4 million in Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grants to 285 municipalities and regional solid waste districts, that will help communities maximize their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs.
"Every day, communities across |
 | Wander Hosts 'Write Your Own Obituary' Writing Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wander, a cafe and event venue, will host an evening with author Eden Robins on Monday, Jan. 8, featuring a "Write Your Own Obituary" workshop, a reading from Robins' novel "Remember You Will Die," and a book signing.
The event begins with a reflective writing workshop |
 | 2024 in Sports: Hoosac Valley Girls Basketball Was Top Story
The year that is ending came in with a bang as Berkshire County wrapped up three team state titles before 2024 was three months old.
As the year went on, state crowns were harder to come by, but there still were a number of Western Mass titles and individual accomplishments to thrill local high school sports |
| Updates to the Massachusetts Endangered Species List
BOSTON — MassWildlife works to conserve biodiversity in the Commonwealth and updated the list of plants and animals officially protected by the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) this year following an extensive review of population data and threats.
Following this update, there are now 453 native animals and |
| Public Meeting to Review Woods Pond Remediation Plans
BOSTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled a virtual public meeting on the Reach 6 (Woods Pond area) Remedial Design/Remedial Action (RD/RA) at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM on Zoom.
The meeting will be completely virtual out of an |
| Bousquet Offers Adult Ski Race League
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Bousquet Mountain will offer an adult racing league on Tuesday nights from Jan. 7 to Feb. 11.
No racing experience is required to participate in the 18-and-over league.
Teams of five will compete in races that begin at 6:30 p.m., following a 6 p.m. course inspection.
The cost for |
 | Truck Falls Through Ice on Pontoosuc Lake, City Issues Warning
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A pickup truck broke through thin ice on Pontoosuc Lake Saturday, but all four individuals fishing nearby safely evacuated without injury.
On Saturday, Dec. 28, at 4:17 p.m., the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle that had fallen through the ice on Pontoosuc Lake near 239 |
| Dalton Planning Board Works to Update ADU Bylaw
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board agreed to amend its Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw one step at a time.
During a meeting last month, the board decided to focus on updating the bylaw to comply with state law before presenting the idea of including mobile/movable tiny houses.
This decision was made |
 | 2024 Year in Review: Pittsfield Projects Unfold But Year Ends on Sour Note
The city cut the ribbon on a new pickleball courts in Springside Park. Below, the second extension of the Ashuwillticook Trail opens.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city started off 2024 with a new administration, had a visit from the vice president midway and ended the year with Pittsfield High School |
| Pittsfield Homeless Advisory Committee Hosting Housing Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring its fourth Housing Resource Fair that will be held at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Thursday, Jan. 9 between 10 to noon.
The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with |
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