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Weather alert for dense fog in Berkshire County until Monday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 2:42 a.m. on Monday for dense fog until 6 a.m. for Berkshire County. "Patchy dense fog this morning will lead to reduced visibilities during the Monday morning commute and motorists are urged to allow extra travel time to arrive to their destinations this morning. Also motorists should allow extra distance between you and other vehicles as visibilities may drop suddenly. Fog should diminish by 8 to 9am this morning," states the weather service.
Veterans and volunteers place flags at veterans' graves ahead of Memorial Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Volunteers spent their Friday placing flags at veterans' graves in Pittsfield's St. Joseph's Cemetery as a way of saluting and honoring their sacrifice and service. What You Need To Know. Pittsfield flag distribution took place this week. Volunteers helped install flags at veterans' graves. It's to...
BRTA Temporary Service Adjustments
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is announcing temporary service reductions. on select bus routes, and an increased employee hiring incentive, aimed at improving the reliability of the public transit system. Due to many factors facing most employers in today's labor market, including a continued lack...
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Heart & Soil Collective—connecting people to healthy food and hands-on nature experiences
“Out of all my customers, Heart & Soil Collective is my favorite by far. The Community Produce and Winter Soup Programs perfectly align with my objective as a farmer, which is to provide food to those who need it most. Knowing how much intention and time they put into giving back to the community makes my work all the more satisfying.”
Pittsfield Officials: Unlimited Trash Not Sustainable, Toters Offer Cost-Savings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Unlimited trash pickup is not sustainable and will lead to higher taxes, city officials say. Mayor Peter Marchetti began public outreach on Monday on the proposed five-year contract with Casella Waste Management for solid waste and recyclables. Older residents packed into the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center for the first of three community meetings.
Clarksburg Voters to Elect Town Officers on Tuesday
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Voters on Tuesday will determine races on the Select Board and School Committee. The town annual election is from noon to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Seats up for a election are Select Board, School Committee, Board of Health, library trustee and War Memorial, one seat each for three years; moderator and tree warden, each for one year; and a five-year seat on the Planning Board.
'The Roof is Caving In;' Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Several parents in the Mount Greylock Regional School District on Thursday detailed disturbing racist incidents in the schools at a meeting of the School Committee. And they had clear demands for how the body can take steps to address the problem. "My ask is that an...
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: Stockbridge storefront beats again with Whispered the Heart
Stocbridge — For residents and tourists, there is a new kid in town. Whispered the Heart opened May 8 at 36 Main Street, in the site formerly occupied by An American Craftsman Gallery. The unique shop is appropriately named as it is located in the “heart” of the town and the center of Berkshire County.
Berkshire Community Land Trust To Show Film, Host Panel
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Community Land Trust's Farmsteads for Farmers will show the award winning regenerative farming film "Kiss the Ground" followed by a panel moderated by Katy Sparks (Edible Natural World) with Berkshire County farmers on May 19 at 4:00pm. Farmers Anna Houston (Off the Shelf Farm),...
Baseball Recap: Pittsfield extends home winning streak to 12
Pittsfield put the finishing touches on their 13th blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia Trojans a 15-0 shutout. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pittsfield. For Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia's part, they saw two different players step up and record at least one...
Mount Anthony Softball Tops Taconic
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Mount Anthony Union softball team Saturday jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and went on to an 8-0 win over Taconic. Abby Soto went 2-for-3, and Kylie Duhamel had a hit to account for the Taconic offense. Cheyanne Goddard went the...
Two men guilty in large marijuana growing operation in Berkshire County
SAVOY, Mass. (WWLP) - Two New York men were found guilty of marijuana trafficking in connection to the discovery of more than 1,400 marijuana plants inside a Berkshire County home using an excessive amount of electricity.
MacDonald, Generals Down Hoosac Valley
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Isabella MacDonald went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three RBIs Saturday to lead the Pittsfield softball team to an 8-2 win over Hoosac Valley. Natalie Arnhold also doubled twice, and Ella Bassi tripled and drove in a run in a 10-hit attack for Pittsfield.
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