 | Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Welcomes 2025 Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – When seven former players were enshrined in the Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, their numerous accomplishments were chronicled.
Not surprisingly, some of their crowning achievements – 1,000th career points, Berkshire County MVPs and all-Western Massachusetts |
| North Adams Struggling to Redact Security Issues From School Records Request
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee's update on Tuesday included that a public records request for the detailed design documents is requiring redaction and review, including by public safety.
"It's a very large document, well over 190 pages, and because it contains information that's very |
 | Residents Still Having Issues with Sand from Berkshire Concrete
Planners Donald Davis, left, Robert Collins and Zack McCain III hear from residents of the Pleasant Street area.
DALTON, Mass. — Town officials say they are taking residents' concerns seriously regarding the dust and particulates coating bordering neighborhoods from Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig |
 | Letter: Black History Month Deserves to Be Celebrated Every Day
To the Editor:
My name is Jack Callahan. I am a 14-year-old, white, American boy, and I believe that no matter who you are, where you are, and what you believe in, we the people have an obligation to celebrate the beauty of the people and cultures around us.
Some people will ask why we should care about Black history and if we, as |
| North Adams Announces Downtown Crosswalk Art Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— The City of North Adams announced a public art project for downtown North Adams.
The project involves the selection of four artists to create artwork for eight downtown crosswalks. Each selected artist will receive a $2,000 honorarium for design and implementation. The project aims to enhance the visual appeal |
 | North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as Superintendent
Timothy Callahan is interviewed by the School Committee at City Hall on Thursday. He was the sole candidate put forward for superintendent.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools.
Callahan, currently assistant |
 | Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest Returns
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including fundraisers, live music, and more.
Editor's Pick
ThunderFest
Adams Visitor Center
Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt Trail and |
| Clarksburg Election Deadline Approaching
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — There's very little time to get nomination papers in for the town election, which still has offices seeking candidates.
Town Clerk Marilyn Gomeau is reminding citizens that the deadline to return nomination papers with 25 signatures is Monday, March 24, at noon.
There's |
 | Letter: Black History Month Op-Ed
To the Editor:
February is the shortest month of the year, and yet, it is the month that we assign one of the year's most important celebrations. While some think that Black History Month is a time to learn about racism and slavery, in reality it is much more: It is a time to recognize the contributions of Black and brown people to our |
| North Adams School Finance Panel Reviews Fiscal 2026 Spending Plan
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Finance & Facilities Committee took a deeper dive this week into next year's school spending plan.
The draft proposal for fiscal 2026 is $21,636,220, up 3.36 percent that will be offset with $940,008 in school choice funds, bringing the total to $20,696,212, or a 2.17 percent |
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