Race looks to raise funds for cancer program
LENOX – Ready, set, go is the phrase hundreds of runners will be waiting for this weekend. The Annual Brock Trot is a community and family-friendly running race with 5k,…
Democratic primary could indicate upset in November election
The results of the recent Democratic Party primary point to a tight general election contest in the 4th Berkshire Massachusetts State House District and trouble for 4th District incumbent William…
Fall fashion at Third Thursday
PITTSFIELD – Tonight, North Street will be turned into one big catwalk. Aside from fashion statements by attendees, the theme of tonight’s Third Thursday street festival, which runs from 5-8…
Lee looks closely at school choice
LEE – School choice is becoming a major topic of interest for Lee Public Schools. “There is not a single thing that costs the same as 1993,” said Superintendent Jason…
Stockbridge approves conservation restriction
STOCKBRIDGE – The selectmen have added their approval to plans that will place conservation restrictions on a large piece of property in town. The land is located across the street…
BMC cancer center may become Dana-Farber affiliate
Editor’s Note: Today there is a direct referral connection between Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) and Dana-Farber for a second opinion and review of one’s records. With the advent of millions…
‘Last blast of the summer’ coming to Massachusetts
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Eastern States Exposition, better known as “The Big E,” takes place from Sept. 14-30 at the Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Mass. The fair is quite unusual because…
Albano wins Governor’s Council primary
Michael J. Albano has prevailed in the Democratic primary for the 8th Governor’s Council District by running as a Kennedy Liberal, a position he hopes will carry him to victory in…
Publisher seeks to re-open Open Meeting Law complaint
Editor’s Note: George C. Jordan III, publisher of The Berkshire Beacon, filed a complaint last year against the Lenox Selectmen and the Kennedy Park Committee for failure to inform the…
Lenox selects new school committee member
LENOX – Michael Moran has been named to the school committee. He will fill out the term until the next election in May. Being forced to fill a vacancy on…