| MCLA Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to qualified residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting Feb. 11.
Through the IRS's |
 | Weekend Outlook: Love Is in the Air for Valentines Day
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including Valentine's parties, plays, and more.
Editor's Pick
North Adams WinterFest
Downtown North Adams
Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown North Adams transforms into a winter wonderland with a variety of activities for families |
 | MountainOne Bank Promotes AVP Loan Operations and Business Analyst Manager
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Bank announced the promotion of Kyle Shepard to Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations and Business Analyst Manager.
In his role as AVP of loan operations, Shepard oversees the daily functions of the loan servicing department, including payment processing, escrow management, and |
 | 'Crucible' Book Reading at North Adams Library
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Independent filmmaker, screenwriter, actor and novelist John Sayles will discuss his latest book, "Crucible," at the North Adams Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m.
"Crucible" is a historical novel that looks at industrialist and automobile titan Henry |
| Key West Bar Gets Probation in Underage Incident
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Key West is on probation for the next six months after an incident of underage drinking back in November.
The License Commission had continued a hearing on the bar to consult with the city solicitor on whether charges could be brought. The opinion was that it was up to the District |
 | MCLA Green Living Seminar: 'Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Green Living Seminar continues its spring 2026 "Nature and Spirituality" theme with a presentation on "Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe: Improving Our Health & Saving the Planet" on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in The Feigenbaum Center |
 | Berkshires Getting Snow, Icy Rain Overnight
Just because the Tuesday reached a relatively balmy 30 degrees, don't think that winter is giving up.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory from Tuesday afternoon through 6 a.m. Wednesday for up to 4 inches of snow and sleety ice.
Plan on slippery roads and |
| Clarksburg School Eyeing ADA Improvements This Summer
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — School officials are hoping to take the next stop in renovations to the 60-year-old school with a refit of the bathrooms.
Some upgrades had been done but there have been issues with obsolete parts and making them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities |
| Berkshires Awarded MVP Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $3 million through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning 2.0 (MVP 2.0) grant program to help local communities take concrete steps to prepare for climate change.
In Berkshire County the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) on behalf of |
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