| MassDOT Advisory: West Stockbridge Shoulder Closure
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced a shoulder closure will occur on I-90 westbound at mile marker 3.0 in West Stockbridge for guardrail repair work on Friday, Jan. 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce |
 | House and Senate Kick Off 194th Session
Leigh Davis was sworn in at the State House on Wednesday morning. She begins her first term representing Southern Berkshire.
BOSTON — The start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday.
The 194th General Court session will see new representation from |
 | Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening on Sunday, Jan. 5 of the critically-acclaimed film "A Complete Unknown," directed by James Mangold and starring Timothee Chalamet, Monica Barbara, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning.
Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film |
 | Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition
The bird counts are important in collecting data for ornithologists and conservationists.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A team of birders will be heading out across North County on Saturday to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count.
The count has become a tradition for many over the last |
| Man Killed in Great Barrington Accident
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A local man was killed Thursday evening when his pickup rolled over on Monument Valley Road.
Louis C. Muller, 62, was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police.
The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. in the area of 140 Monument Valley Road. Police say preliminary |
| MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing various construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound for guardrail and bridge repair work, as well as tree trimming.
The work will take place from Monday, Dec.23, through Friday, Dec.27, during the following scheduled hours:
West |
 | Holiday Hours: Christmas & New Year's
You once could be fined for celebrating Christmas in Massachusetts. (Massachusetts State Library)
Businesses, schools and government offices will be taking breaks next week as the nation celebrates Christmas and New Year's. Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, and New Year's Day on Wednesday, Jan. 1, |
 | Guest Column: An Honor to Serve
As I reflect on the past 22 years serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, I do so with immense pride and gratitude. Together with my colleagues, I have had the privilege of contributing to landmark legislation that has defined our commonwealth, from marriage equality to health care for all — both of which |
| Tri-Town Health Department Relocation
LEE, Mass. — The Tri-Town Health Department offices will be closed to the public from Jan. 2, 2025, through Jan. 10, 2025, as the department and its offices will relocate to Stockbridge Town Offices (50 Main Street Stockbridge).
While staff will be working and available by phone and email, the online permitting system will |
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