 | Berkshires Getting $11.4M in State Economic Development Grants
The redevelopment of the Wright Building on North Street in Pittsfield is receiving nearly $2 million in grant funding.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires is getting more than $11 million in grant funding through the state's One Stop for Growth program.
State officials on Thursday |
 | West Oil Acquired by Connecticut Energy Firm
Bob and Ann West have run the fuel oil company for 40 years. Bob had started working with his father after graduating high school in 1977. They're handing the keys to Stephen Santa and Santa Energy, a four-generation family business.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Longtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Guardsman Pvt. Shy Ann Jackson
Shy Ann Jackson, left, with colleagues at Joint Air Base Cape Cod.
FALMOUNTH, Mass. — Shy Ann Jackson served her country in the Army National Guard as a private from 2014 to 2019.
Born in Falmouth, she entered basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in August 2014 after graduating from Mashpee High |
 | Letter: On Timberspeak in North Adams
To the Editor:
Like every other resident of North Adams, I was until very recently unaware of a sneaky logging plan for a patch of pristine public lands on the south side of Mount Greylock called Notch Woods.
Excuse me, it's not a logging plan, it's a forest management plan, or is it a forest stewardship plan? Whatever |
 | North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier Rail
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route.
"The completion of the Northern Tier Passenger Rail contributes to the economic development and emboldenment of communities |
| MCLA to Host Book Talk
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a lecture by Dr. Derron Wallace, a renowned sociologist of race, ethnicity, and education.
Wallace will present a book talk on his critically acclaimed work, "The Culture Trap: Ethnic Expectations and Unequal Schooling for Black |
| Lanesborough Asks for Input on Master Plan
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the town's first master plan.
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, through Senior Community Planner Seth Jenkins, is working to meet with town officials, boards/committees, and citizens to inform the plan.
The |
 | Weekend Outlook: The Outlook is Spooky with Halloween Fun
There are several events this weekend, including a country festival fundraiser, Halloween-themed activities, and more.
Editor's Pick
Dalton Lions Club Country Festival
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Grab your dancing shoes and get gussied up for Dalton Lions |
| Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans Day
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual Up Front forDeMar 5K race and 1 mile walk will be held on Veterans Day, Sunday November 10, 2024.
This annual event is to raise money for the SPC Michael R DeMarsico II scholarship fund and to honor DeMarsico and all who serve and have served.
According to a |
 | Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield College
Monument Mountain alum Erving Henderson is making an impact in his first year on the Springfield College men's soccer team.
Henderson scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for |
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