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5 things to know this Wednesday, May 15
First responders rescued a missing person from the Hudson River Tuesday morning. Also, a man convicted of a Colombian homicide in 2014 was found living in Pittsfield. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.
This MA town was named one of the best places to retire US. Can you guess where it is?
Trying to figure out where to retire in Massachusetts? Forbes Magazine has two suggestions. Forbes has just released a state-by-state list of the best places to retire in the United States, with a runner-up and a first-place winner for best place to retire in the state. To make their selections,...
Maxwell Named Head Football Coach at Hoosac Valley
CHESHIRE, Mass. – The new head football coach at Hoosac Valley Regional High School brings ties to the program’s past and a passion about continuing the success the Hurricanes have achieved in recent years. Marshall Maxwell is returning to his alma mater this fall, the school announced on...
Hoosac Valley High School Honor Roll
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley third quarter honor roll for the 2023 - 2024 school year. If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com. CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Hoosac Valley School Committee reaffirmed their support of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District (HVRSD)...
North Adams Planners Renew Brewery Permit, Ask Legal Opinion on Glamping Changes
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — One long gestating project is expected to be completed this year but another one has been delayed yet again for a legal opinion. Rising Glass Brewery at 515 Curran Highway was back before the Planning Board on Monday night to renew an expired permit. Jonathan...
Hoosac Valley Shuts Down Comp in Road Win
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Ashlyn Lesure and Emma Meczywor scored six goals apiece Tuesday to lead the Hoosac Valley girls lacrosse team to a 19-6 win over Chicopee Comprehensive. Jacinta Felix had a goal and four assists, and Regan Shea had a hat trick as Hoosac Valley won for the fifth time in six games.
ConCom Sends Enforcement Order to Pittsfield Country Club
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Conservation Commission is disappointed to see wetland violations at the Pittsfield County Club, stating the new maintenance superintendent should "know better." Last week, the panel ratified an enforcement order for unauthorized land disturbance and vegetation removal within bordering land subject to flooding, bordering vegetated wetlands,...
Berkshire County Historical Society receives preservation grants
Pittsfield — The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) has received a $10,000 historic-preservation grant from Preservation Massachusetts in association with the 1772 Foundation. In addition, BCHS has received a $15,000 grant from the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust. These grants will be used to replace lost historic louvered shutters to Herman Melville’s historic home, Arrowhead. Restoring these important architectural elements is in keeping with BCHS’s mission to preserve and interpret Arrowhead returning the house to its Melville-era (1850s–1860s) appearance.
Dalton Elections See High Turn Out; Select Board Incumbent Wins
DALTON, Mass. — More than 800 residents cast their votes during Monday's town elections, resulting in Select Board incumbent Robert Bishop retaining his seat. "I feel like it was it was a high turnout. We had a lot of mail-in ballots … I think the one contested Select Board race definitely brought people out," Town Clerk Heather Hunt said.
Western Mass. Softball Top 20: Greenfield dethrones Westfield, Drury rises & more
MassLive released its second softball rankings of the 2023-2024 spring season on May 15. Check back weekly for updates. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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