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In Monterey, the dust-up at Town Hall continues with a whistleblower lawsuit filed in federal court by the town clerk. Terry Walker's allegations of harassment, intimidation and retaliation were supported by the findings of an outside investigator.
A lack of sanitation areas and restrooms in downtown Pittsfield is causing problems for the city's homeless population, as restrooms become virtually unavailable overnight.
Matt Martinez
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City leaders say a recent study of Pittsfield visitors show that 65 percent are between ages of 18 and 44. To keep the attention of these millennial travelers, Pittsfield is using a portion of its ARPA funds in a new marketing campaign.
Meg Britton-Mehlisch
Pittsfield Reporter
Former administrators at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School are faulted for improper handling of complaints, inadequate investigations and failure to follow existing policies and procedures on student-to-student or staff-to-student bullying incidents.
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The principal of Lenox Memorial Middle and High School who resigned this week was being investigated by the district for allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student more than a decade ago at a previous job.
A mother asked for her son's medical records on March 22, 2020. She received them on Oct. 10 of that year. The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights got a complaint and started an investigation.
This year, groups in the Berkshires guided by the Elizabeth Freeman Center will read Tanya Selvaratnam’s book "Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence" to raise awareness about domestic violence.
The city will charge the fee during non-city-sponsored events that draw 2,000 or more attendees.
Boston is challenging the 2020 U.S. Census results, arguing that the count of 675,647 people does not account for effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that significant segments of the city’s college student and foreign-born populations and individuals in correctional facilities were undercounted.
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This week’s report by an outside law firm on the Lenox school district’s mishandling of bullying complaints during the 2021-22 school year offers a road map on how to follow the existing prevention plan.
Eagle columnist D.R. Bahlman writes: "Devotion to duty was a hallmark of her 70-year reign, the longest in British history."
With the Select Board’s declaration that the residential tax exemption is “off the table,” a heated issue for the Stockbridge community has be…
For the second year, crabapples from the author's property would be part of Berkshire Cider's burgeoning production of hard cider.
Boston is challenging the 2020 U.S. Census results, arguing that the count of 675,647 people does not account for effects of the COVID-19 pand…
The bill features measures specifically aimed at protecting construction workers, emergency responders, pedestrians and cyclists — officially defined in the bill as "vulnerable road users" — or anyone on the road who is not in a vehicle.
Sixty years after President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to collectively get behind the goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s, President Joe Biden detailed another effort that he thinks could bring the American people together: what he calls a "moonshot" to end cancer "as we know it" and find cures for some cancers.
President Joe Biden spoke at Logan's Terminal E, where a major renovation and sustainability project is underway, after a parade of local elected officials celebrated the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law that Biden signed in November, a law that is poised to deliver about $9.5 billion to Massachusetts over five years.
Eagle Archives, Sept. 15, 1955: Pittsfield High sophomore Robert Pike has been in all the 48 states and attended schools in five states.
The Williamstown Community Chest will hold its 14th Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Williamstown Youth Center. A 5K run and a 1-mile kids’ run/family walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Christ Trinity Church's third concert in the Lich Gate Concerts series will feature music for string quartet on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Town Park pavilion.
The Berkshire County Historical Society's free community day on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Herman Melville's Arrowhead will highlight local history.
Looking for the best spot in Northern Berkshire County to take in some fall foliage? NatureWatch columnist Thom Smith shares his top three favorite fall hikes.
Mr. Finn's Cabaret reopens for two weekends of performances beginning Sept. 30.
It was when I stood up from doing the holy crawl, my weeding technique, and came face-to-face with a sunflower blossom that I became aware of how intricate this seemingly simple flower is.
Fall, not spring, is the best time to plant a tree partly due to the physiology of trees, writes columnist Thomas Christopher. He shares what he's learned from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Pick-your-own season is back! Take a look at who's open.
In a decisive move to address staffing challenges and continue to build a skilled healthcare workforce right here in the Berkshires, that coun…
Our original store is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. We brought the Berkshires to Boston with our second retail location in the “Eastie” neighborhood. Our knowledgeable, friendly team is ready to guide you or order online before your visit and you’ll be in and ou…
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received a $250,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to purchase essential equipment for its biology, chemistry and health science programs.
Berkshire Art Center in Stockbridge, formerly known as the IS183 Art School, is expanding to Pittsfield and will open a second location in the Brothership Building at 141 North St.
Applications are being accepted for the Western Massachusetts Health Technology Challenge.
Hillcrest Educational Centers will hold its 20th annual Fall Golf Classic on Sept. 23 at Wahconah Country Club.
Cyclists will head to Great Barrington on Sunday for the 9:30 a.m. start, and runners will start crossing the finish line at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac a little more than 2 hours later.
PITTSFIELD — Taconic was able to scratch one in the win column on Wednesday for the first time this fall season.
The Spartans bounced back with a win, while Wahconah, Taconic and Lee all stayed hot.
The Hornets ruled North Adams on Wednesday in a rivalry win at Drury.
The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media.
Things to do this week in Berkshire County
Berkshire Community College presents an annual roundup of forty young leaders making a difference in Berkshire County.
Embrace warmer weather with the Berkshire Eagle's guide to backyard improvement.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2022 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
A tribute to those we have lost, December 2021 - February 2022.
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
