| MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Painting
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4.
The work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect |
| Berkshire Pulse Finds New Home
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Pulse announced the recent purchase of an historic mill building in downtown Housatonic to serve as the organization's future, permanent home.
Pulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several |
 | Guest Column: A Thank You to Marcy's Searchers
Dear Berkshire Community,
It's now been four weeks since we were made to realize the palpable community spirit very much thriving throughout our larger community.
A picture of the recovered Marcy from her lost-and-found posting on Facebook.
In early December you might recall the powerful three-day snowstorm |
| Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat Houses
A screenshot of the West Stockbridge tree from its lighting in December.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Saturday.
Carolyn Valli, CEO of Central Berkshire Habitat for |
| Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awarded $50K Barr Foundation Grant
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is the recipient of a $50,000 grant (over two years) from the Boston-based Barr Foundation.
"This grant is the largest gift in our 9-year history," NPC founder Liana Toscanini said. "It's transformational in that it will allow us |
 | Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vaccine Clinic
LENOX, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative will hold a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church in Lenox.
The clinic aims to provide COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who contracted the virus this past summer and were previously ineligible for vaccination, as |
 | Local Figure Skaters Compete at Bay State Games
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Pittsfield's Sophia Collins Sunday led a sweep of the podium for the Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club in one her events at the Bay State Winter Games.
Hundreds of figure skaters from around the commonwealth and around New England participated in the annual event.
Collins took a gold |
 | Stockbridge Grange to Host Community Dinner
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange will host a community dinner on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, featuring Swedish meatballs with egg noodles and vegetables. Dessert options include chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
The dinner is take-out only, with pickup available from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Stockbridge Grange Hall, located |
| Great Barrington Promotes Police Captain
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Police Department has announced the promotion of Adam J. Carlotto to the position of Police Captain.
Carlotto, a member of the department since 2006, brings 18 years of service and leadership experience to his new role.
During his tenure, Carlotto has |
 | BNRC Conserves 66 Acres Along Great Barrington's Blue Hill Road
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council has conserved 66 acres of woodland on the western slope of Three Mile Hill, enhancing the region's natural beauty and bolstering climate resilience.
With support from the Thieriot Foundation and private foundations, Mass Audubon, and the Massachusetts |
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