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Two people hurt in head-on Pittsfield crash
Two people were hurt after a head-on crash in Pittsfield. The crash happened around 12:40 Sunday afternoon on Dan Fox Drive next to Bousquet Ski Area. Alec Vincent, 28, formerly of Lenox, was traveling east, when he crossed over the solid double yellow line, and hit a westbound vehicle driven by Edward Greenberg, 72, of Old Chatham, New York.
North Adams Regional Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The joyful celebration on Thursday at North Adams Regional Hospital was a far cry from the scene 10 years ago when protests and tears marked the facility's closing. Hospital officials, local leaders, medical staff, residents and elected officials gathered under a tent on the campus...
Pittsfield looks at next phase of Housatonic River remediation
Pittsfield — Pittsfield resident Dave Pill has always lived on Holmes Road, even as a kid. He and his father shared a lot during those years, including shoes as they wore the same size and often traded footwear. Pill’s father was an 18-year General Electric Company (GE) employee in...
Berkshire region real estate sales
42 Grove Street: Ma Hsng Fin Agency of Adams to Trevor W. Crombie, $112,000 on 03/13/2024. 27 Prentice: Emily J. Gunn and Citizen Bank Na of Becket to Citizens Bank Na, $244,000 on 03/11/2024. 27 Prentice: Citizens Bank of Becket to Louis Ttallarita, $142,000 on 03/11/2024. 71 Pine Dale Circle:...
Dalton Committee Seeks Funding for Invasive Species
DALTON, Mass. — The Open Space and Recreation Committee discussed addressing the invasive species at the Pines trailhead during its meeting last week. There will possibly be a money article on the annual town warrant requesting voters allocate $20,000 from free cash so that the committee can apply for a Community Forest Stewardship program grant. The Select Board placed it on the annual town meeting warrant on Monday.
Prepare for dense fog in Berkshire County Thursday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 4:58 a.m. for dense fog until 7 a.m. for Berkshire County. "Patchy dense fog will continue this morning. The most widespread fog is expected for areas with snow remaining on the ground. If traveling, use low beam headlights and leave extra following distance. Conditions are expected to improve by 7 a.m. this morning," according to the weather service.
Pittsfield Police Department is bringing back their citizen police academy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department is bringing back their citizen police academy. Residents of the community can sign up to take classes with Pittsfield PD to be educated on the department and the changes in policing since the last academy in 2018. Members who participate can learn...
American Legion National Commander To Visit Dalton Post 155
DALTON, Mass. — In an effort to address the needs of veterans and promote suicide prevention initiatives, the National Commander of the American Legion Daniel J. Seehafer will be visiting American Legion Post 155 on April 4. Seehafer's visit to Dalton will include a meet and greet with local...
'Rent a Backpack' Soon to Start at Dalton Library
DALTON, Mass. — Hikers can soon rent a backpack full of beginner hiking material at the Dalton Free Public Library. Berkshire Family Hikes founder Taylor Staubach said the endeavor will be launched with a hike of the Pines with the town's Open Space and Recreation Committee. Staubach is still...
Eagle Mill housing project ready to take off
LEE, Mass. – After years of planning, the Eagle Mill in Lee will soon be transformed into housing units for people in The Berkshires, bringing a piece of history back to life. What You Need To Know. Eagle Mill is starting a first phase of development. It will create...
Dalton Board of Health Works to Modify its Demolition Guidelines Checklist
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health will collaborate with the building department to modify the demolition guidelines checklist. The current checklist does not clearly outline the board's responsibilities when approving a demolition or the items the board is responsible for, Health Agent Agnes Witkowski said. The building inspector...
Lenox Standout and a Call for a Vote of No Preference
Every Sunday, starting on February 25th, 2024, a group of five-to-ten people have been showing up in Lenox, Massachusetts for a peaceful standout in support of a cease fire and an end of the occupation in Palestine. On March 3rd, there was only one person present, but there is usually around 5 to 10 people in attendance. Since March 2nd, International Day of Action, there have been protests all around the globe besides this one including some in Williamstown as well Park Square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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