| North Adams Schools Closing in on Budget Gap
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee will likely dip into its school choice account to close a revenue gap for fiscal 2025.
The Finance and Facilities subcommittee was presented with a tentative budget scenario on Monday morning that would pull nearly $600,000 out of the school choice account and raise the city's |
 | New Center Believes Hope & Community Can Change Lives
M. Christine Macbeth, president of the Brien Center, says the new center is a 'source of hope.'
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nine months after its conception, recovery coach Julian Ramos cut the ribbon Friday on the new Have Hope Peer Recovery Center.
The center at 37 Main St. launched Monday with a full |
| ArtWeek Berkshires 2024 Welcoming Submissions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — ArtWeek Berkshires, a county-wide collaboration, will take place May 17-27.
The ArtWeek committee posted its call for artists. The non-juried event is free to all Berkshire County individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in showcasing creative work. Submissions from actors, cartoonists, |
| NBUW Urges Organizations to Submit Food and Shelter Program Applications
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board has awarded Berkshire County $46,359 in Phase 41 (FY23) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) assistance funding.
Northern Berkshire United Way, local administrator of the program, is urging qualifying organizations located throughout Berkshire |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis Vairo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Louis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was drafted in 1966.
"I remember my mother telling me that 'everyone is so proud of |
 | Nine Inducted into County Girls Basketball Hall of Fame
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire County High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday welcomed nine new members, including seven women who were lauded for their many successes on the hardwood.
At least one also was recognized for her failures.
“I think the thing I’m proudest of is not so |
 | Snow/Sleet Starts Off Weekend
It may be spring but winter isn't quite done with us. This week's drop in temperatures and flurries are being followed by a more significant storm that could drop 2 to 6 inches over the region this weekend.
A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday through 11 p.m. Saturday for Berkshire |
 | Weekend Outlook: ThunderFest Returns Sunday
There are a variety of events in Berkshire County this weekend including Thunderfest, Easter Bunny Train Rides, live music, and more.
Editor's Pick
ThunderFest
Adams Visitor Center
Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
The annual outdoor festival celebrating the historic Thunderbolt |
| NAPS Holds Forum on School Closure, New Grade Configuration
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Superintendent Barbara Malkas answered questions and corrected misinformation in a community forum regarding the closing of Greylock Elementary School.
Malkas took the first half hour of the forum Wednesday to present some facts about the budget and financial realities moving the district toward closing |
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