 | 529 education savings plans: More flexible than you think
Planning for your child's education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future.
One in 4 parents currently invests in a 529 plan, according to 2025 research by Edward Jones and Morning Consult. Perhaps it's because of the tax |
 | Friends of the North Adams Public Library Mark 50 Years
Friends President Bonnie Rennell with author Joyce Maynard, who is wearing an apron from the Friends.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Fifty years ago this August, the trustees of the North Adams Public Library discussed creating a "friends" group which could raise funds to meet the library's |
 | Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists
Sarah Sutro's 'Blue Web' on display outside the governor's office.
BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists.
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It |
 | County's Baseball Umpires Recognize Standout Student-Athletes
ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Baseball Umpire Association Sunday presented three scholarships to area high school student-athletes.
Pittsfield High's Jack Abel, McCann Tech's Brodie Hayden and Wahconah's James Rabuse each recieved a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of the BCBUA's 10th annual golf |
| MassDOT, Construction Firm Interested in Stanley Park Lots
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Site 9 redevelopment project is close to being finished with only some final amendments before approval.
"Site nine redevelopment project, if you look out there, you can tell we're getting very close to being completed. What's going on now is we're working with Mass DEP and the EPA to finalize |
| MountainOne Bank Honored by Boston Business Journal
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne shared that it has been named one of the Boston Business Journal's 2025 Best Places to Work in the Medium Business Category (100-249 employees).
According to a press release, each year, the Boston Business Journal celebrates Massachusetts companies that lead the way in cultivating and |
 | North Adams Mayor Updates Council on Bridges
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mayor Jennifer Macksey clarified the two diverse projects for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the expectation of the Brown Street bridge being repaired.
"We have a contract underway," she told the City Council on Tuesday night. "Our apparent low bidder for the Brown Street |
| Weekend Outlook: Plays, Festivals, and More
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including plays, festivals, and more.
Editor's Pick
BCC Community Fest
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate 65 years of the state's first community college. Admission |
| Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Awards Scholarships
LUDLOW, Mass. — The Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation (BWPCC) has selected two students from the Lanesborough/Hancock area, one from the Mount Greylock Regional High School class of 2025 and one from the McCann Technical School class of 2025, to receive $1,000 scholarships.
The scholarships are awarded to |
| 28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 28th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 8 at Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown.
The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's |
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