Walk to End Alzhimer's Participants See Hope Ahead
Organizer Donna Smith introduces the white flower that signifies a cure for the disease.
ADAMS, Mass. — The dedication of Dorothy Lefebvre's family to ending Alzheimer's was inescapable on Saturday...
17th Berkshire Buddy Walk Continues Advocacy for Down Syndrome...
The annual Buddy Walk is a national event established in 1995 to promote inclusion and awareness. It's raised more than $15 million.
DALTON, Mass. — For the 17th year, the Berkshire County Arc's Down Syndrome...
Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $480K Campaign Goal
Christine and Peter Hoyt are this year's campaign co-chairs. Their goal is to raise $480,000 over the next year.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way supports 20 member agencies in the work they...
Berkshire United Way Launches 2023 Campaign with $2.1M Goal
Beverly Gans is recognized with the Employee Campaign Coordinator Award by board Chair Laurie Gallagher. Gans, a 59-year employee of the Pittsfield Public Schools, has championed BUW during her 39 years at Taconic High...
Coggins Classic Charity Golf Tournament Returns
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The golf tournament fundraiser hosted by Coggins Auto Group returns for its second year with even more ambition, and this year they will support Bennington County Child Advocacy Center.
"When you...
Eleanor Sonsini Shelter Plans Closing, Manager Attempts to Save It
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —
The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter has announced its closing after housing the community’s stray animals for many years.
On Saturday, the no-kill shelter’s board members announced the news on social...
Berkshire Humane Society Has Plenty of Pets Seeking Homes
Skipper is an energetic year-old hound mix who would love to have some older kids to play with.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With more than 140 animals currently at the Berkshire Human Society, there is a furry friend for everyone...
Berkshire United Way Announces Award Recipients, Honors Supporters
Award recipients Rosemary and Larry Harnett, center, with United Way President Thomas Bernard and board Chair Laurie Gallagher.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 100 guests joined Berkshire United Way at Bousquet Mountain...
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Affordable Dalton Home
Select Board members and Town Manager Tom Hutcheson take a turn at the shovels on Thursday.
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a Gulf Road build on Thursday, bringing an affordable home...
BEAT Receives International Stewardship Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team received a stewardship award for its work protecting and re-connecting wildlife habitats in the Berkshire Wildlife Linkage area.
The award was presented June at...
Northern Berkshire Habitat Shed Raffle Raises Thousands
The shed was built by McCann students and painted and decorated by Habitat volunteers.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A shed raffle has raised thousands of dollars for Northern Berkshire Habitat for...
Pittsfield's Popcorn Wagon Hours Expanded
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Bank's popcorn wagon has become a city icon over the past century.
In its latest incarnation, it's become an integral part of Goodwill's spring and summer Retail Training...
Northern Berkshire Coalition Recognizes Heroes, Makes Plans for New...
State Sen. Paul Mark speaks at the annual meeting. Right, Executive Director Amber Besaw and President Benjamin Lamb announce a new home for the coalition.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community...
New Leadership at Berkshire County Arc Ready for New Challenges
Maryann Hyatt presides over her first Berkshire County Arc annual meeting since she was named president and CEO in March.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Coming off a year in which her agency cared for more than 1,000...
Three North Berkshire Members Recognized for Spirit of Caring
State Rep. John Barrett III reads a proclamation from the House of Representatives recognizing Spirit of the Future recipient Matthew Tatro for his good works.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Three North Berkshire residents...
Pittsfield 2024 Budget Day Two: 14 Budgets Reviewed
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In the second session of fiscal 2024 budget hearings, the City Council preliminarily approved 14 departmental spending plans on Wednesday.
Budget Day 1
A $50,000 reduction was made to the...
Activist Group, Mormons Deliver 20 Tons of Food to Christian Center
Tony Gibson, second from right, with representatives from the Christian Center and the Latter-day Saints on Thursday morning.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Linden Street was lined with about 40,000 pounds of food Thursday morning...
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awards Community Leaders
The event was held at Berkshire Hill Country Club. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community leaders, organizers and residents gathered at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Tuesday morning to recognize people who...
Motorama Taking Grant Applications
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The annual Motorama event has drawn thousands of people and hundreds of participants to downtown North Adams in a celebration of all things motorized.
The Motorama Committee is also committed to...
Community Marches to Raise Funds for Elizabeth Freeman Center
The center has raised 90 percent of its goal of $125,000 so far.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents and community leaders marching down North Street last week were encouraged by passing vehicles honking their support for...
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