 | Berkshire County Getting $4M Toward Housing Improvements
Housing Secretary Ed Augustus has been a frequent visitor to the Berkshires and says a new rural designation for the Housing Choice Initiative grew out of conversations with small towns.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds are coming to Berkshire County for housing |
 | North Adams Jewelry Store Has New Owner
Cheryl Coppens put out a call for someone to take over the jewelry business she began last spring — jewelry maker Alexandra Padilla answered the call.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Artful Jeweler has a new owner who is looking to expand its offerings.
Cheryl Coppens opened the jewelry store in May, showcasing local |
| North Adams Water Safe to Drink
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Water Department says all water line breaks have been repaired and water restored to those affected areas.
The boil water order has been lifted by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Residents no longer have to boil water or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, food |
| Greylock School Project Garnering Interest From Bidders
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A recent walkthrough of the Greylock School site turned out more interest than expected, which school officials and project managers hope will translate into multiple bids.
The project includes the demolition of the 60-year-old elementary school and the construction of a new two-story school |
| Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard
WINDSOR, Mass. — Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.
Major Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional |
| RFP Ready for North County High School Study
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The working group for the Northern Berkshire Educational Collaborative last week approved a request for proposals to study secondary education regional models.
The members on Tuesday fine-tuned the RFP and set a date of Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m. to submit bids. The bids must be paper documents and |
| North Adams Lifts Boil Water Order for Most of City
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has lifted a boil water order — with several exceptions — that was issued late Monday morning following several water line breaks over the weekend.
As of 2:20 p.m., repairs have been completed, and water tests have shown no presence of total coliform or E. coli bacteria, |
 | Clarksburg Average Tax Bill Up 4%
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The owner of an average home will see their tax bill rise by about $132, or about 4.16 percent.
The Select Board on Monday approved a single tax rate, which means property owners will see a rate $12.29 per $1,000 valuation.
Assessor Romana Messer walked the board through the |
 | BFAIR Announce Promotion of Director of Day Habilitation Services
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR announced the promotion of Leanne Martin to Director of Day Habilitation Services, effective Nov. 5, 2025.
Martin has been a member of the BFAIR team since 2014. Since 2023, she has served as Assistant Director, where she managed daily operations, guiding staff development, and supporting |
 | Brown Street Bridge Reopens in North Adams
Mayor Jennifer Macksey is the first to drive across the bridge, closed since early 2023.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Jennifer Macksey led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 15, marking the official reopening of the Brown Street Bridge.
"We are very excited despite the cold weather," Macksey |
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