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Sunderland receives $195K grant to study, design multi-use trail from Whately to Amherst
SUNDERLAND — With a $195,090 MassTrails grant, visions of people walking and biking on the Norwottuck North Shared-Use Path from Whately to Amherst are one step closer to becoming a reality. Alongside a $76,840 match from Sunderland, which is the lead community on the grant, the money will help...
State issues new guidance for eating fish from WNY waterways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health has updated guidelines for consuming fish caught by anglers. Rather than a blanket approach, the state health department now has species specific consumption guidelines. "In some places we were being under protective, and in some places we were being...
Three-bedroom home sells in Holland for $810,000
A house located at 33 Lee Avenue in Holland has new owners. The 1,068-square-foot property, built in 2017, was sold on June 20, 2024, for $810,000, or $758 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house includes three bedrooms and four baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.3-acre.
Westfield State University Receives National Acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
Westfield State University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The award reflects Westfield State University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community, and stellar student outcomes.
List released on state prison closings
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) -The north country’s three prisons were spared from being shut down by the state. The list released to the union representing state corrections officers by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision doesn’t include Cape Vincent, Gouverneur, or Riverview correctional facilities. It names...
Great Barrington Public Theater Will Host NIGHT AT THE SPEAKEASY
GB Public Theater will premiere Night at the Speakeasy, a new, realistic and immersive cabaret, featuring dynamic NY actor and singer Janelle Farias Sando with pianist Hudson Orfe, directed by Wendy Welch. Janelle Farias Sando brings a powerhouse voice, captivating stage presence and personality as the chanteuse host in a...
Microburst with 95 mile per hour winds confirmed in Bennington County
Winds of up to 95 miles per hour hit Bennington County on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says it wasn’t a tornado, it was a microburst – intense downward winds in a thunderstorm that can create damage near the surface. The microburst was at Route 30 and North...
Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Berkshire County Wednesday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. in effect until 4:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Plainfield, or 12 miles southeast of...
Nichols to Lead Business Banking at Berkshire Bank
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank has promoted Rob Nichols, a senior leader with more than 30 years in commercial banking experience, to lead its business banking team as managing director. In his new role, Nichols will oversee an industry-leading team of business banking professionals serving the needs of smaller to...
Mass. weather: Relief from the heat finally arrives on Thursday. Here’s when
After what seemed to be a never-ending stretch of intense heat and humidity in Massachusetts, the Bay State will finally see some relief on Thursday when a cold front sweeps through, bringing with it more comfortable summer heat. National Weather Service forecasters say the cold front will slowly make its...
Musical Mountain Day Returns to Bousquet
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mountain Day returns for its third year at Bousquet on Saturday. Doors open at 1 p.m. for a lineup of performances, food and beer trucks, face painting, lawn games, and more. The musical performances run from 3 to 10:30. Featured artists are Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, now...
The circus comes to town: ‘Summersaults in the Berkshires’ to be performed at Duffin Theater
Lenox — The Sarasota, Fla.-based Circus Arts Conservatory will be performing “Summersaults in the Berkshires” at the Duffin Theater starting on Friday, July 19, with performances through Sunday, July 28. According to the organization’s website, The Circus Arts Conservatory was founded in 1997 and incorporated as the...
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