Interim Leadership Energizing Northern Berkshire YMCA
Randy Kinnas, interim CEO of the Northern Berkshire YMCA, speaks at the organization's 129th annual meeting on Wednesday.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire YMCA has a long history of serving the...
Donations Wanted for ABC Clothing Sale
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The ABC Clothing Sale is entering its 22nd year, and volunteers are already at work to continue this annual community event with an expanded mission and a new theme: “A Better Community.”
All net...
Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts Golfing for Literacy Program
The Berkshire Athenaeum will be turned into a golf course on Saturday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Families in the Northeast generally don't golf during February vacation.
On Saturday,...
Berkshire HorseWork Obtains Nonprofit Status
RICHMOND, Mass. — In an effort to provide EAGALA Model Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to a greater number of those in need in Berkshire County and neighboring cities, Berkshire HorseWorks has secured...
Teenagers Run the Show at NBCC Forum
Hands are raised at the February Northern Berkshire Community Coalition meeting on Friday in response to the question 'Who here has been bullied?' posed by Drury 10th-grader Joseph Butler.
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Youth Center, Inc. Receives $2500 Honorable Mention Award
ADAMS, Mass. — Youth Center, Inc., located in Adams, recently received a $2,500 Honorable Mention Award through the Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation.
“The Youth Center’s programming aims to help young...
Williamstown Man Wins Car Through Berkshire United Way Giveaway
Officials from Greylock, Johnson and the United Way tried to convince Michael Mroz to keep the decals on his new car. But, they'll allow him to take them off if he wants.
LEE, Mass. — Michael Mroz...
Berkshire Meadows Celebrates Construction Of New Home
Kevin Ierardi and his mother, Kate, attended the ribbon cutting. Kevin will be one of five to live in the home.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Gerald Ierardi was scared the day he drove his son, Kevin, to...
NAMI Hosting 'Cupcake Wars' Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Berkshire County is offering a little cheer this cold winter week in the form of what promises to be a delicious...
BFAIR Sets Family Night Fun at Greylock Bowl
NORTH ADMAS, Mass. — BFAIR will host a Family Fun Night at Greylock Bowl & Golf this weekend to promote community awareness and BFAIR opportunities.
The event takes place on Friday evening from 6 to 9 and includes games and...
Adams Community Bank Accepting Donations for Sonsini Shelter
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank will once again partner with the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter to support its efforts in helping homeless animals this winter.
The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter is a municipal shelter...
Hundreds Volunteer for Annual North Berkshire King Day
Allan and Cindi McLain, recipients of this year's Peacemaker Award, pose with their children Lucas and Emily.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 200 volunteers participated in 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr....
Girl Scout Cookies Go Digital This Year
For the first time in its history, Girl Scouts from local troops will be able to sell Girl Scout Cookies to customers through a brand new national Digital Cookie platform.
This addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program will enhance and...
Volunteers Welcome at MLK Day of Service
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire community is invited to help celebrate the life, principles and ideals of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, in the annual “Day of Service.”
The celebration...
Berkshire Taconic Gives Grants to Meals on Wheels, SHINE
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services' Nutrition/Meals on Wheels program has received three grants totaling $16,000 from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
A grant for $10,000 was received from the William J. and...
BHS Hosts 'Coach Your Canine' Video Contest
If you think you and your dog have talent, now’s your chance to show it off during “Coach Your Canine,” a YouTube video contest.
Hosted by Family Dog School at Berkshire Humane Society, the contest offers a fun way...
New Interfaith Group Sets Founding Convention For Jan. 25
Wendy Krom, lead organizer of Berkshire Interfaith Organizing, speaks about the new group with fellow member Sam Smith during a Northern Berkshire Interfaith Action Initiative meeting in December.
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Intergenerational Orchestra to Benefit Uganda School
Local musician and music teacher James Bergin founded the Community Intergenerational Action Orchestra last year.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A Williams College lecture about a school in Uganda in September...
Berkshire UCP Executive Director to Leave Post in April
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County is losing its director of 18 years this April.
Christine Singer is resigning to focus on her business, Your Personal Best: Workshops for Success, a Massachusetts...
Outdoor Life Honors BNRC with 2014 Open Country Award
Outdoor Life magazine has named Berkshire Natural Resources Council as one of its four 2014 Open Country Award winners in honor of the conservation group’s work to conserve land and keep it open to the public for recreation.
In...
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