 | Berkshire Pride Announces Rainbow Guitar Raffle Fundraiser
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— Berkshire Pride has launched a fundraising raffle featuring a handcrafted acoustic rainbow guitar.
The instrument was created and donated by Nick Lenski of Brier Road Guitars and Berkshire Stringed Instruments, located in North Adams.
The rainbow design of the guitar symbolizes inclusion and diversity within |
 | Letter: Berkshire Health Systems Celebrates Employee Month
To the Editor:
Every May, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) celebrates Employee Appreciation Month, recognizing the dedication of our talented team of 4,000-plus employees. United by a shared mission, vision, and set of values, our integrated system provides coordinated care for patients across Berkshire County. This month, I invite you all |
 | First Congregational Church North Adams Appoints New Pastor
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The First Congregational Church North Adams (FCCNA) has announced the selection of the Reverend Suzy Aja Burba as its new pastor, following a unanimous vote by the congregation.
Reverend Burba is currently the minister of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Weymouth.
Reverend Burba |
 | Family Movement Workshop Scheduled at Mass MoCA
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A family movement workshop led by professional dancer and teaching artist Helen Styring Tocci will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m.
The workshop is being held in conjunction with the Trisha Brown Dance Company’s performance at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Inspired by "Trisha |
| Clarksburg Total Budget for FY26 Up 5.6%
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The annual town meeting will be presented a total budget for fiscal 2026 of $5,386,082, up $286,598 or 5.6 percent over this year.
The town's operating budget at $1,862,872, up $94,217 or 5 percent, over this year. The assessment of $437,567 to McCann Technical School is up $74,348, based on |
| Governor Announces Funding to Enhance Transit in Berkshire County
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a portion of the over $14.8 million awarded through MassDOT's Fiscal Year 2025 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) will benefit Berkshire County.
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority was awarded funding for two fully accessible vehicles, and the South |
| Astronaut Suni Williams Meets With Boston Students at State House
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday at the State House with astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams and local students.
Williams, a retired Navy officer, is from Needham. She is the first woman to fly on a flight test of an orbital spacecraft during the 2024 Boeing Crew Flight Test and recently |
 | MCLA Graduation Highlights Love, Kindness, Justice
MCLA James Birge awaits the graduates' traditional walk through the college's gates on the way to commencement. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Class of 2025 was reminded to move forward with love, kindness, and pursuing what is just.
"I grew up wanting to be like my grandmother. |
 | Early Morning North Adams Apartment Fire Forces Families to Flee
River Street was shut down from Houghton to Harris.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A structure fire in the middle of the night Saturday forced at least three families from their homes on River Street.
The blaze was reported shortly before 2:30 a.m. at 313 River St., but was in the back apartment facing |
 | 'Poetry in Motion' Event to Celebrate Hoosic River Watershed
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A poetry event titled "Poetry in Motion," celebrating the Hoosic River Watershed, will take place on Thursday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Natural Bridge State Park parking area, outside the gate.
The event will involve a walk from the Hudson Brook - North Branch confluence, where |
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