Williamstown Considers Application for Non-Profits Seeking Town Funds
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board this Monday is expected to consider a new application for non-profits seeking taxpayer money.
The three-page form was developed by a working group of the town's Finance Committee...
Gentrification Pops Up As North Berkshire Coalition Forum Topic
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new buzzword appeared repeatedly throughout the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition monthly forum on Friday.
That gathering, the first of the season, was the annual "needs assessment" forum, at which...
UNO Community Center Celebrates New Park
Shirley Davis with state Sen. Adam Hinds and state Rep. John Barrett III.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Sometimes it really does take a village to make something happen.
Especially if that village also includes an...
BFAIR Opens New Residential Home in Williamstown
A.J. Enchill from state Sen. Adam Hinds' office, presents a citation from the Senate recognizing BFAIR's endeavors.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — BFAIR's new facility on Woodcock Road offers more spacious...
Berkshire YMCA Seeks Nominations for 'Changing Lives After 55' Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Family YMCA's inaugural Changing Lives After 55 awards will celebrate and recognize community members over the age of 55 who have made significant contributions and achievements in Berkshire...
Heroes Unite Community at Coalition's Annual Meeting
Jake Snow performs a piece he wrote while helping facilitate the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's Teen Writing Workshop.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition honored a long-standing...
Northern Berkshire United Way Celebrates Spirit of Caring and...
Mary-Kay Senecal and Cindy Brightly of Crane Stationery received the Outstanding Campaign Coordinators of the Year Award.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire United Way held its first annual Spirit of Caring Awards &...
BCAC Celebrates Collaboration at Annual Meeting
BCAC Deputy Director Brian House introduces Greylock Federal Credit Union as the winner of the 'Community Hero Award.'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In 2014, a coalition of Berkshire County nonprofits banded together to...
MS Foundation Gala Hears Inspiration, Presents First McGraw Award
Kathy Mazzeo is congratulated by state Sen. Adam Hinds after giving an inspirational speech on her experiences with multiple sclerosis.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Kathy Mazzeo had been stressed for years over the specter of...
Central Berkshire Habitat Teams With Lowe's For Women Build
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year's National Women Build Week from May 5-13 and also for an additional five...
Fallon Health Puts Two Local Councils on Aging on the Road
The two Nissan Rogues were branded with each Council on Aging logo and Fallon Health's graphic.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Adams and Lee Councils on Aging took possession of two shiny copper-colored Nissan Rogues on...
Alcombright Honored Following MLK Day of Service
Mittens and scarves were among the items being made during Monday's Day of Service. More photos can be found here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The culmination of Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service...
Second Film Tackles North Berkshires' Opioid Crisis
Berkshire Transition Network Recovery Coach Collin Woods speaks at the December forum of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — While many people are obsessed with the latest "Star Wars"...
Williamstown Scoutmaster Retiring After 25 Years With Troop 70
Outgoing Scoutmaster Rich Davis poses with current and past members of Boy Scout Troop 70 of Williamsown on the day of his last meeting.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — There's only one question left for Rich Davis, retiring after 17...
Reid Students Make Sacrifices to Give to Berkshire Children and...
Jacklyn Drozd said $2,200 worth of gift cards and cash donations were collected.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Reid Middle School student Maya Duhamel had an early basketball game and hadn't had a chance to get...
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 37th Home
One of the first tasks the homeowners will take on is building a snowman in the yard.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Last February, Diane Sturtevant and Norma DelSonno looked at each other, knowing what the other was...
Clarksburg Girls Group Raises Funds for Berkshire Food Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A student-led movie night at Clarksburg School raised more than $400 for the Berkshire Food Project.
The nine girls involved in the Girls Advisory Group presented the check for $411.50 to Darlene...
Cupcake Reward Tops $10K Northern Berkshire United Way Drive
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A chance to be a "United Way hero" — and get a box of homemade cupcakes — drove the School Department's donations to Northern Berkshire United Way across the $10,000 line last...
Coalition Forums Tackle Different Aspect of Addiction Epidemic
'Faces' debuted in 2016. At the December forum of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, the sequel, 'Voices for Recovery,' will be screened.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Friday, Dec. 8, in place of its...
Berkshire County Arc Recognizes Achievement at Annual Breakfast
The breakfast highlighted the achievements of those involved with BC Arc, like Christy Rich. See more pictures from the event here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Spending time in the hospital can be depressing, even if one is...
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