 | County Stars Shine on Championship Saturday
Three Berkshire County high school basketball teams claimed Western Massachusetts crowns on Championship Saturday.
And one area high school wrestler earned a title of his own at the Division 3 State Championships.
Six area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three |
 | North Adams Committee Rejects Changes to Airport Commission Ordinance
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The General Government Committee is recommending the City Council reject a proposal for council approval of appointments to the Airport Commission.
The question had been raised after an appointment to the commission by Mayor Jennifer Macksey had come under fire at a council meeting. Macksey had |
 | Geothermal Switch Lowers System Cost for North Adams School Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The cost estimates for the Greylock School project are coming in slightly under budget — including the planned geothermal system.
Initial estimates for the alternative heating system came in at $5 million — $3 million over budget.
"We realized this is never |
| Share the Love Challenge Returns with Raffle to Benefit Local Charities
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The First Congregational Church of North Adams is hosting its fourth annual Share the Love Challenge throughout February.
The goal remains $7,500, which will be matched by 50 percent from the church.
For every $25 donated, participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to |
 | North Adams Arts Commission OKs 'Hatchlings' Installations for Downtown
Vanessa Hooper of Studio HHH gives a presentation on the light structures to the Public Arts Commission on Thursday.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A light installation that's graced the Esplanade and Greenway in Boston the last couple years will spend the spring, and likely the summer, in North |
 | Snow, Sleet & High Winds for Presidents Day Weekend
Another weekend, another storm for the Berkshires.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., is forecasting 3 to 7 inches of mixed precipitation beginning Saturday afternoon. Ice accumulations may be between one-tenth and three-tenths of an inch.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. on Saturday to |
 | Child Care of Berkshires Planning Growth in Coming Years
President and CEO of Child Care of the Berkshires Amy Hall talks about the goals of the organization and payback in joy on the children's faces.
ADAMS, Mass. — Child Care of the Berkshires has an ambitious goal to grow over the next three years — more educators, more programs and more families being |
| Berkshire Harm Reduction Hits Naloxone Milestone
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Harm Reduction, a Berkshire Health Systems program funded through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has achieved a milestone in its efforts to promote free access to Naloxone, a life-saving medication that can help prevent opioid overdoses.
Over the past few years, Berkshire |
| Grazie, Valentine's Event Gain Planning, Licensing OK
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Grazie Ristorante was approved this week for its new location on State Street and for its alcohol license, and another eatery got the OK to serve wine and beer for a Valentine's Day dinner.
Matt Tatro, owner of the Italian restaurant on Marshall Street has been making plans to relocate to the former |
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