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Laurel Hill Association Celebrates 158 Years Photo by Candy Childrey The Laurel Hill Association started as a village beautification group and now maintains and protects some of Stockbridge's historic and recreation spots, such as the... Berkshires Timebank Offers Networking, Connections GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — It's hard to find time to do anything these days. There's always a lawn that needs mowing, an attic that needs cleaning and a dog that needs walking. But what if someone else made the time to do these things for... ReStore Business Is Booming Photo courtesy of CBHFH Anne Christopolis, center, and ReStore volunteers pick up, clean, sort and sell donated building materials. The ReStore is open for donations... Broadway Producers Give Back to South County 'Lombardi' producers Tony Ponturo and Fran Kirmser wanted to give back to the community. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Broadway producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo presented... Cain Built Connections, Brought Optimism to Neighbors Group Editor's Note: We asked Kathy Keeser to write an article about her longtime friend Natalie Cain's retirement after nearly 20 years helping the families and neighborhoods of North Berkshire from a personal perspective. We like the result and hope you... Hearty, Nutritious Meals on the Menu at Berkshire Food Project Volunteer Steve Quimby and BFP Director Valerie Schwartz. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Adam Quimby, new kitchen manager at the Berkshire Food Project is not only a cook, he's a food... BerkshireNonProfits Relaunches With Focus on Volunteering NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There is a new way for volunteers to find out online where they are needed most in the city and throughout Berkshire County.The newly revamped BerkshireNonProfits.com is focused on connecting nonprofit organizations with... NBCC Marks 24th Year With Goodbyes, Recognitions Executive Director Alan Bashevkin talks about the contributions of retiring community organizer Sister Natalie Cain on Thursday. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition... Northern Berkshire United Way Raises $570K Jack Gould, who was also emcee and technical support at the breakfast, was honored for his service as interim director. Joseph McGovern, left, is the new director. Brosnan, below, is surprised when his name is called.... Campaign For New Youth Center Marches On Kids have to walk the plank when the basement rooms flood at the Youth Center. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Kids at the Williamstown Youth Center are walking the plank, and it has nothing to do with... NARH Unveils Ex-Smokers Hall of Fame to Inspire Quitting Corinne Case of Adams was an aerobics instructor when she started smoking at 19. 'I wanted to be a little rebellious.' NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Their reasons varied — fear of ill health, a... 4th Mondays Program Brings Resources Together Photos by Kathy Keeser Amy Nguyen, a Williams student, chats with Glenn Johansson, a volunteer for the Berkshire Food Project, in-between serving lasagna. NORTH ADAMS, Mass.... Elder Services Veteran Named Development Specialist PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Louisa Weeden has been named the planning and development specialist for Elder Services of Berkshire County. Weeden will be the agency's primary development person and grant writer. In addition, she will be the planner for... UCP Telethon Broadcasting Live Throughout County PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The annual United Cerebral Palsy Telethon is coming up on Sunday, Jan. 31, and being broadcast live from the ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.UCP of the Berkshires Executive Director Christine Singer told the Berkshire... Stockbridge Man Leaves $2M to Berkshire Taconic GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has received a $2 million bequest to help the people of South County from the estate of Chauncey C. Loomis Jr. The longtime Stockbridge resident named the foundation as the... North Berkshire Y Upgrade Offers TV While You Run Photos by Kathy Keeser The new athletic equipment at the YMCA comes with private TVs. This one's on The Food Channel. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — As part of its recent... Peacemaker Award for 2010 Goes to Haiti Plunge Photos by Kathy Keeser Melissa Torres, Sister Eunice Tassone and Nick Raschdorf before the Peacemaker Award was presented. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Haiti Plunge has... Hundreds Participate in Annual King Day Event Photos by Kathy Keeser Mayor Richard Alcombright serves lunch to the MCLA men's basketball. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Some were making mittens, others collecting cans,... County Groups Raising Funds for Haiti NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Organizations around the county are pitching in to help the people of Haiti after Tuesday's devastating earthquake that killed thousands and left the capital of Port-au-Prince in chaos.These are just a few of the... Hope Tree Lights Up Williamstown Motel A 40-foot spruce in the Williamstown Motel's courtyard has been lit as a symbol of hope. People in need can drop off a 'wish' in one boxes under it. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Applause rang out when... |