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Patrick White resigns from Stockbridge Select Board, effective June 10

The action follows a heated exchange between members of the board on June 5.

Police investigate shooting at Berkshire Crossing in Pittsfield

Pittsfield Police Department officers were dispatched to The Berkshire Crossing parking lot at 555 Hubbard Ave. at around 2 a.m. for a report of a shooting after a caller reported that two victims had been shot.

Keresey wins special election in West Stockbridge

Kathleen Keresey won over challenger Jon Piasecki by a vote of 324 to 236, with two write in votes.

Hazardous levels of E.Coli found at Green River Beach

“The town will post signs this afternoon warning swimmers of the dangerous levels of bacteria present in the water." -- Town Health Agent Rebecca Jurczyk

Housatonic Water Works asking state for substantial customer rate increases

The annual cost of water service for the average residential customer would increase from $746.40 to $1,641.48.

Town of Lee states BRPC Director Matuszko allegedly tried to exclude, mislead Rest of River Committee

Lee — In a press release issued on Thursday, June 22 by Lee Town Administrator Christopher Brittain, town officials allege that the “BRPC Director...

Great Barrington announces intention to seize fairgrounds, Granary, other properties for lack of tax payments

The Fair Ground Community Redevelopment Project owes the town $17,707.43 in back taxes for fiscal year 2023. 

Stockbridge Police Department reports car break-ins

The following is an alert from The Stockbridge Police Department: The Stockbridge Police Department is looking for the public’s help in investigating a series of...

New England continues to experience poor air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

The following is from the United States Environmental Protection Agency: BOSTON – Smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario is continuing to cause elevated...

Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire acquires Sumner Block

Great Barrington —  On Monday, June 5, The Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire announced its acquisition of the Sumner Block, a historic mixed-use...

Lawsuit against Berkshire Aviation Enterprises, town’s ZBA, dropped by plaintiffs

Great Barrington —  A civil complaint filed by residents against the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals and Berkshire Aviation Enterprises has been dropped. The lawsuit...

Damages, but no injuries, reported at Ward’s Nursery and Garden Center fire

Fire damage was contained to the exterior of the apartment building, along with damages to a fence and products in the outdoor storage of the center, where the fire originated.

Alan Chartock retires as CEO and president of WAMC Northeast Public Radio

“This has been the journey of a lifetime and I have loved every minute, every challenge, and every opportunity for growth this work has afforded me.” -- Alan Chartock

Joshua Bloom appointed to Rest of River Committee

Lee — During its meeting on Wednesday, May 24, the town’s Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed resident Joshua Bloom to the Rest of the...

W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy awarded $1.1 million grant

Great Barrington — Through a press release, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy announced that it has been awarded a $1.1...

After recount, tie remains in Select Board race in West Stockbridge

In the May 8 election, 406 ballots were cast including 202 for each candidate, one blank ballot and one ballot with a fictitious name listed that officials regarded as a second blank ballot. That result was repeated at today’s recount.

Hate speech incidents reported at Monument Mountain High School

According to Superintendent Dillon's Friday, May 19 statement, the incidents have taken place at the high school over the past two weeks.