Bascom Lodge celebrates 75 years
ADAMS – Historic Bascom Lodge, at the summit of Mount Greylock, is hosting a weekend of special activities and events on July 13-14 in celebration of the lodge’s 75th anniversary. “It’s going…
Local World War II Navy vet saw lots of action
PITTSFIELD – Armand Maffuccio, 91, can tell you a few things about democracy, war and the will to survive. The lifelong Pittsfield resident was 21 years old when he joined…
BHS and Canyon Ranch partner on new wellness initiative
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and the Canyon Ranch Institute are teaming up to bring a health and wellness initiative to underserved members of the Berkshire community. “We’re announcing a partnership…
Two favorite Suns return to Berkshire County
The roads for Williamstown’s Mike Geannelis and Great Barrington’s John Kinne may have been different, but both return home to Berkshire County this summer, singing the praises of their former…
Newly-appointed chief probation officer is youngest in western Massachusetts
PITTSFIELD – A 33-year old Pittsfield woman has been sworn in at the chief probation officer for Berkshire County Probate and Family Court, making her the youngest woman in western…
Teresa Cristena (Cris) Roberts retires after 32 years of public service
LENOX – How does one say goodbye to a worker, who has given much of her time for the improvements of the town on one hand and on the other,…
Pittsfield begins Senior Citizen Tax Work Off Program
PITTSFIELD – Staying in their homes with rising tax bills has become a major burden for many Berkshire County retirees. To try and help Mayor Daniel L. Bianchi and Administrative…
Wiliams museum has new curator
WILLIAMSTOWN – The Williams College Museum of Art now has a new member of the leadership team. Kevin Murphy will take over as curator of American art at the museum.…
Personnel cut at Pittsfield’s General Dynamics
PITTSFIELD – General Dynamics laid off 48 personnel this month in part due to budget cuts, The Berkshire Beacon learned Wednesday. One source indicated there were more layoffs, but this…
Price Chopper looks to offer hard liquor in Lenox
LENOX – If you’re tired of buying your groceries then driving to a package store for a bottle of spirits, one local grocer has a solution. The Price Chopper on…