| Lanesborough Winter Fest a Success
LANESBOROUGH, Mass.— The town's winter fest had a packed house at the Skyline Antique and Event Center early this month.
Town Administrator Gina Dario reported that the event met expectations — and probably even the capacity of the venue at 405 South Main St., the former Skyline Country Club.
"We had a great |
 | Black History Month Drag Story Hour at WANDER Berkshires
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — WANDER Berkshires will host a Black History Month Drag Story Hour on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 AM.
The free event, presented in partnership with Drag Story Hour Berkshires and Seeing Rainbows, will feature storyteller Sativo Green.
Families are invited to enjoy an interactive celebration of Black voices in |
 | Guest Column: Romance Scams Are in the Air
BOSTON — She believed it when the man online proposed marriage after a short courtship and said they were going to move away together, even though she'd never met him in person.
He said he could make the wedding and travel arrangements with her help. He would send her checks totaling $120,000 — and she could keep |
| Dalton Finance Chipping Away at Department Budgets
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee voted to decrease several budget lines during its meeting last week.
The committee voted to decrease the Memorial Day Committee budget by $350. The initial request was for $3,550, which was a $1,300 increase from FY25.
The main reason for the increase is the |
| Berkshire County in Mild Drought
BOSTON — Following nearly six months of below-normal precipitation, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared that the Connecticut River Valley and Western regions still have their previous statuses: Level 2 – Significant and Level – 1 Mild Drought.
The Central and Northeast |
 | Winter Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead
PITTSFIELD, Mass—Join the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a guided snowshoe hike at Herman Melville's historic Arrowhead on Feb. 15 from 10-11 AM.
This free event offers participants a chance to explore the grounds while learning about Melville's history, including his sleigh |
| Dalton Day In Need of Sponsorships
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Day event needs sponsorships to compensate for no longer having American Rescue Plan Act funds.
The town partially subsidized the event, allocating $4,500 to the fiscal year 2025's budget. The remaining cost came from $3,249.50 of ARPA funds and $1,750 from |
 | Friday's Drug Raids Seized $200K Worth of Drugs; Arrest Nine
DA Timothy Shugrue says the complex months-long investigation is a warning to anyone seeking to sell drugs in the Berkshires.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A combined task force says it took down a major drug pipeline on Friday that extended out to Lowell.
The raids carried out that day seized more than |
 | Pittsfield Basement Fire Displaces Residents, Claims Pet Birds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A basement fire on South Onota Street displaced two residents and caused extensive damage to their home Saturday night. While the residents and their dog escaped safely, several pet birds perished in the fire.
The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 70 South Onota Street around 9:30 p.m. after |
| Pittsfield's 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival Returns with Music, Art, and Outdoor Activities
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 14th annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, presented by the City of Pittsfield and Barrington Stage Company in partnership with Mill Town Foundation, will take place February 13-23, 2025.
The festival features a range of events including theater, music, visual arts, dance, outdoor activities, and |
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