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The School Committee has endorsed a slate of legislative proposals promoted by a state teachers' union aimed at changing the state's formula for providing public school aid, and potentially easing the district's funding crunch.
What is the MTA's Fiscal Crisis Campaign and why did North Adams Public Schools endorse it?
"Because Chapter 70 is not adequately keeping pace, all education in low-income communities becomes unsustainable in a few years," said North Adams Public Schools Superintendent Tim Callahan.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The School Committee has endorsed a slate of legislative proposals promoted by a state teachers' union aimed at changing the state's formula for providing public school aid, and potentially easing the district's funding crunch.
An exhibition of upcycled wearable art by designer Deborah Carter and her intern Aidan Mack is on display through Dec. 31 at Kimball Farms in Lenox.
Deborah Carter's upcycled couture takes center stage in 'Wear the Change’ exhibition
An exhibition of upcycled wearable art by designer Deborah Carter and her intern Aidan Mack is on display through Dec. 31 at Kimball Farms in Lenox.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
An exhibition of upcycled wearable art by designer Deborah Carter and her intern Aidan Mack is on display through Dec. 31 at Kimball Farms in Lenox.
Pittsfield officials are seeking $15.2 million to replace the wastewater plant’s failing 1938 lab building, citing mounting safety issues and costly testing delays.
Pittsfield seeks $15.2 million to upgrade aging wastewater treatment plant amid safety concerns
Pittsfield officials are seeking $15.2 million to replace the wastewater plant’s failing 1938 lab building, citing mounting safety issues and costly testing delays.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Pittsfield officials are seeking $15.2 million to replace the wastewater plant’s failing 1938 lab building, citing mounting safety issues and costly testing delays.
Eric Anderson, a former Andover, Conn., town administrator, has begun his role as Dalton’s new full-time town manager, bringing extensive experience in infrastructure upgrades, grant writing and long-term capital planning.
Eric Anderson eager to bring past experience, including military leadership, to his new post of Dalton town manager
Eric Anderson, a former Andover, Conn., town administrator, has begun his role as Dalton’s new full-time town manager, bringing extensive experience in infrastructure upgrades, grant writing and long-...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Eric Anderson, a former Andover, Conn., town administrator, has begun his role as Dalton’s new full-time town manager, bringing extensive experience in infrastructure upgrades, grant writing and long-term capital planning.
Armed with pitchforks, trimmers and “root slayer” shovels, on Saturday morning, Lee residents cleared out the plants from the brush at Longcope Park.
'Protecting the beauty we have.' Lee Greener Gateway Committee removes invasive plant species from local parks
Armed with pitchforks, trimmers and “root slayer” shovels, on Saturday morning, residents cleared out the plants from the brush at Longcope Park and tossed them onto a tarp.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Armed with pitchforks, trimmers and “root slayer” shovels, on Saturday morning, Lee residents cleared out the plants from the brush at Longcope Park.
Improvements at the Berkshire Village manufactured home park are mostly done, according to its owners, but residents say the fixes are the bare minimum and more must be done.
Berkshire Village repairs are on track. But residents of the mobile home park say they're not enough
The Cheshire Select Board continued a meeting from May, where Crown Communities, who owns Berkshire Village, was beginning to address the issues that have plagued the mobile home park for
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December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Improvements at the Berkshire Village manufactured home park are mostly done, according to its owners, but residents say the fixes are the bare minimum and more must be done.
Sheffield voters approved spending nearly $6 million on the highway garage project, $200,000 on the Lime Kiln Road Bridge replacement and $20,000 on funding for additional legal expenses.
Sheffield voters overwhelmingly approve highway garage, bridge repair projects
Voters approved spending nearly $6 million on the highway garage project, $200,000 on the Lime Kiln Road Bridge replacement and $20,000 on funding for additional legal expenses.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sheffield voters approved spending nearly $6 million on the highway garage project, $200,000 on the Lime Kiln Road Bridge replacement and $20,000 on funding for additional legal expenses.
This year, the floors were replaced and the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which owns the rink and leases it to the city of North Adams, paid over $500,000 to replace the facility's roof with a new polyvinyl chloride membrane.
‘We have to share it.’ Surge in interest and new teams fuel improvements at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Skating Rink
The improvements come amid an uptick in demand. Last season, public skating was at an all-time high since manager Guy Cariddi took over and he expects that surge to continue
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December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This year, the floors were replaced and the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which owns the rink and leases it to the city of North Adams, paid over $500,000 to replace the facility's roof with a new polyvinyl chloride membrane.
The first major snowfall of the winter weather season is on tap for the Berkshires as well as much of New England and eastern New York.
Up to 11 inches expected Tuesday as fast-moving storm targets Berkshires
The first plowable snowfall of the season is expected to dump 7 to 11 inches in the area. Here's what you need to know about the timing of the storm
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December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The first major snowfall of the winter weather season is on tap for the Berkshires as well as much of New England and eastern New York.
A Pittsfield teen’s call for help expanding her Little Free Library sparked more than $1,000 in donations and a handcrafted new book box, providing a neighboring Dalton family the opportunity to open their own community library.
Pittsfield teen’s Little Free Library sparks wave of community generosity for expansion
A Pittsfield teen’s call for help expanding her Little Free Library sparked more than $1,000 in donations and a handcrafted new book box, providing a neighboring Dalton family the opportunity
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December 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A Pittsfield teen’s call for help expanding her Little Free Library sparked more than $1,000 in donations and a handcrafted new book box, providing a neighboring Dalton family the opportunity to open their own community library.
Robin’s Candy on Main Street has officially evolved into Coco’s Candy, but its nostalgic treats aren’t going anywhere.
A 'sweet spot' in Great Barrington: Robin's Candy store rebrands as Coco's Candy
Robin’s Candy on Main Street has officially evolved into Coco’s Candy, but its nostalgic treats aren’t going anywhere.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Robin’s Candy on Main Street has officially evolved into Coco’s Candy, but its nostalgic treats aren’t going anywhere.
The Adams Holly Days Christmas tree lighting almost didn’t happen this year after its primary sponsor decided to support a separate Holly Days event instead. Select Board member Jay Meczywor put out a call to volunteers who made the lighting happen.
'We have to step up and we have to do this.' Volunteers save Adams Christmas tree lighting after sponsor pulls out
The Adams Holly Days Christmas tree lighting almost didn’t happen this year after its primary sponsor, the Adams Community Bank, decided to support a separate Holly Days event instead, that
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December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Adams Holly Days Christmas tree lighting almost didn’t happen this year after its primary sponsor decided to support a separate Holly Days event instead. Select Board member Jay Meczywor put out a call to volunteers who made the lighting happen.
Students at Wahconah Regional High School have launched a series of community service initiatives this fall — from food drives and fundraisers to mentoring programs and volunteering to provide child care for teachers.
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From child care to fundraisers, Wahconah Regional students show what giving back looks like
Students at Wahconah Regional High School have launched a series of community service initiatives this fall — from food drives and fundraisers to mentoring programs and volunteering to provide child
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November 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Students at Wahconah Regional High School have launched a series of community service initiatives this fall — from food drives and fundraisers to mentoring programs and volunteering to provide child care for teachers.
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Adams police are using body-worn cameras after years in storage
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Adams police are using body-worn cameras after years in storage
It didn’t take long for acting police Chief Timothy Sorrell to implement a policy for body-worn cameras. Sorrell was named acting chief Oct. 2, following the announcement that Police Chief
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November 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Adams police are using body-worn cameras after years in storage
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Students at Wahconah Regional High School have launched a series of community service initiatives this fall — from food drives and fundraisers to mentoring programs and volunteering to provide child care for teachers.
From child care to fundraisers, Wahconah Regional students show what giving back looks like
Students at Wahconah Regional High School have launched a series of community service initiatives this fall — from food drives and fundraisers to mentoring programs and volunteering to provide child
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November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Students at Wahconah Regional High School have launched a series of community service initiatives this fall — from food drives and fundraisers to mentoring programs and volunteering to provide child care for teachers.
Voters in Sandisfield endorsed plans to buy one of the town’s two fire stations and backed a plan launched by the new fire chief to staff that station.
Sandisfield voters approve spending on fire department and station in a 'new chapter'
The meeting served as a referendum on Fire Chief Michael Grillo, a lightning rod who has been both vilified and praised, depending on the speaker. He called it a new
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Voters in Sandisfield endorsed plans to buy one of the town’s two fire stations and backed a plan launched by the new fire chief to staff that station.
A North Adams man is facing arson and murder charges for allegedly starting the fire that killed his parents in North Adams.
A North Adams man is facing arson and murder charges for allegedly starting the fire that killed his parents in North Adams
The case was continued to Wednesday at Northern Berkshire District Court, where it’s expected he’ll be formally charged with two counts of homicide in the deaths of his parents. Berkshire
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November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A North Adams man is facing arson and murder charges for allegedly starting the fire that killed his parents in North Adams.
A plan to turn the Elm Court estate into a resort would generate dozens of jobs and millions in revenues for the town and local economy — all without having any negative impact on traffic, developers say.
The owner of Elm Court wants to create a 'comprehensive resort.' Some neighbors are opposed
Owner Linda Law wants to turn the 1886 Gilded Age Manor House and adjoining land into a “comprehensive resort” with 74 hotel keys, a spa in the property’s greenhouse, a
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November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A plan to turn the Elm Court estate into a resort would generate dozens of jobs and millions in revenues for the town and local economy — all without having any negative impact on traffic, developers say.
Neighbors on Pleasant Street are again raising concerns about strong marijuana smells coming from Green Theory Cultivation, prompting the Lee Select Board to revisit the issue.
As 'super-skunk smell' lingers in Lee, Green Theory faces odor complaints, over $300K in past due bills, taxes
Neighbors on Pleasant Street are again raising concerns about strong marijuana smells coming from Green Theory Cultivation, prompting the Lee Select Board to revisit the issue.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Neighbors on Pleasant Street are again raising concerns about strong marijuana smells coming from Green Theory Cultivation, prompting the Lee Select Board to revisit the issue.
Momma Lo's is serving up a free feast of Southern-style barbecue Wednesday for anyone who doesn't have a place to go on Thanksgiving.
Momma Lo's in Great Barrington is serving up a Thanksgiving community dinner
Mama Lo is serving up a free feast of Southern-style barbecue Wednesday for anyone who doesn't have a place to go on Thanksgiving.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Momma Lo's is serving up a free feast of Southern-style barbecue Wednesday for anyone who doesn't have a place to go on Thanksgiving.
The Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals has approved an expansion plan to replace seasonal with year-round seating for the Antimony Brewpub and a renovation project for the historic Apple Tree Inn.
Antimony Brewery and Apple Tree Inn in Lenox cleared for expansion and renovation plans, respectively
The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved expanded indoor seating for the brewpub and replacement of a seasonal restaurant space at the inn.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals has approved an expansion plan to replace seasonal with year-round seating for the Antimony Brewpub and a renovation project for the historic Apple Tree Inn.
AJ Bowman and Geoff Powell have teamed up to open Ultimate Body Factory, an 8,500-square-foot fitness facility designed to elevate the local gym experience.
From gym buddies to business partners: Duo set to open Ultimate Body Factory in Pittsfield
AJ Bowman and Geoff Powell have teamed up to open Ultimate Body Factory, an 8,500-square-foot fitness facility designed to elevate the local gym experience. After months of hands-on renovations and
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November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
AJ Bowman and Geoff Powell have teamed up to open Ultimate Body Factory, an 8,500-square-foot fitness facility designed to elevate the local gym experience.
The owner of the Berkshire Mall has made an offer to the town: a $1.25 million loan to the town repayable as a tax incremental rebate — in exchange for the dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District.
The owner of the Berkshire Mall has offered Lanesborough a deal in return for the dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District
The owner of the Berkshire Mall has made an offer to the town: a $1.25 million loan to the town repayable as a tax incremental rebate — in exchange for
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The owner of the Berkshire Mall has made an offer to the town: a $1.25 million loan to the town repayable as a tax incremental rebate — in exchange for the dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District.
Berkshire Community College culinary instructor Jill Weinberg provides tips on cooking the bird, making good gravy and nailing the preparation ahead of Thanksgiving dinner.
Overwhelmed by the prospect of a big Thanksgiving feast? Berkshire Community College's Jill Weinberg has some tips
Berkshire Community College culinary instructor Jill Weinberg provides tips on cooking the bird, making good gravy and nailing the preparation ahead of Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Berkshire Community College culinary instructor Jill Weinberg provides tips on cooking the bird, making good gravy and nailing the preparation ahead of Thanksgiving dinner.
Lee is taking a look at which streets and sidewalks could be improved for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers as it prepares to request a state grant dedicated to modernizing municipal roadways.
Lee to seek Complete Streets funding to make roads and sidewalks more accessible
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will work with the town to prioritize projects and forward them to the state for funding through the Complete Streets Funding Program.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Lee is taking a look at which streets and sidewalks could be improved for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers as it prepares to request a state grant dedicated to modernizing municipal roadways.