| Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mass Cultural Council announced the 299 recipients of the Fiscal Year 2024 STARS Residencies grants.
This $1,502,450 investment will place teaching artists, scientists, and humanists, into schools, bringing cultural enrichment to more than 32,000 Massachusetts |
 | North Adams Marks Martin Luther King Jr. With Service and Honors
The Rev. Mary Frances Curns of All Saints Episcopal Church urges the gathering to plant 'seeds of light.'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — This year's recipient of the Peacemaker Award urged the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service gathering to plant seeds of light and seeds of love.
"My |
 | Figuring Out Fevers in Kids
Few things make a parent feel more helpless than when their child has a fever. The good news is most fevers are harmless. In fact, they’re a signal that your child’s immune system is working to fight infection. Nonetheless, it can be distressing when your child is unwell. There are so many questions: How high a fever is too high? |
| Meng's Pan Asian Restaurant in North Adams Changes Hands
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Meng's Pan Asian Restaurant has changed hands but there is so far no plans to change the name or significantly alter menu.
The Wangs have been a mainstay in the Berkshire Plaza on Main Street for 21 years, first as the China Buffet and then as Meng's since 2017.
Owners |
 | National Grid Prepared for a Third Winter Storm of the Week
WALTHAM, MA – National Grid is prepared for a third winter storm of the week to impact Massachusetts Friday evening through Saturday, bringing hazardous wind gusts and heavy rains into the region.
The primary concerns associated with this storm include heavy rains, the potential for flooding in coastal and low-lying areas, |
| Drury High School to Host End-of-Semester Showcase
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On behalf of the Drury Portrait of a Graduate Student Team and Drury staff, North Adams Public Schools families and community members are invited to attend Drury High School's first annual End of Semester Showcase.
The showcase takes place on Jan. 23 from 11:30AM–2:00PM at the |
| Clarksburg Has Finance Committee in Place After 2 Years
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town finally has a Finance Committee in place after nearly two years.
Moderator Ronald Boucher informed the Select Board on Thursday that he had appointed Carla Fosser and Charles "Chuck" Lewitt for terms ending on Jan. 11 in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
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 | Weekend Outlook: Music, Comedy, and More
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including live music, museum tours, and more.
Editor's Pick
Zainab Johnson
Zainab Johnson Comedy Performance
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Standup comedian, |
| Gittens' 31 Lead MCLA in Narrow Road Win
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Taconic High graduate Quentin Gittens scored a career-high 31 points Wednesday to lead the MCLA men's basketball team to an 80-76 win over Bridgewater State.
Hayden Morris-Gray made a layup with just less than two minutes left in regulation to give the Trailblazers a 78-71 lead.
After the |
| North Adams Council OKs Reappointments
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday confirmed a number of reappointments to commissions and boards and reviewed Rules of Order for the new term.
This was the first regular meeting of the newly sworn in council and its President Bryan Sapienza. However, Tuesday night's sleet and snow kept some councilors |
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