Meg Britton-Mehlisch

The $216 million budget for fiscal 2025 was approved with a single amendment from the council — to reduce the Pittsfield Public Schools department funding request by $200,000.

Trash cans over various sizes were overflowing on Tyler Street in Pittsfield in late April. A new contract with Casella Waste Systems will move residents over to 48 gallon "toters" by late November as part of a new automated trash and recycling collection system.

Jiminy Peak's village center is being transformed into the entrance to the Berkshire Yoga Festival. Here festival attendees will find a vendor village with more than 40 participating vendors throughout the weekend. PROVIDED BY ANDREW TANNER

For a whole generation of Pittsfielders, the brick building at 315 Dalton Ave. has had one name: Debbie Wong. That's about to change.

The Pittsfield City Council was unanimous in setting the new water and sewer rates on Tuesday. The new rates will go into effect on July 1 and show up on

Outcry against pay parking in downtown Wichita has hit the brakes on the city’s parking plan. While residents wait for a final outcome, other cities offer an inside look at the impacts of more meters.

Cheney Lake is facing a strain from years of dryer and hotter than normal weather. City leaders say these water restrictions are part of the solution.

The city launched a new website in December in hopes of fixing what had been a “suboptimal” site.

Here's how to keep things warm and toasty indoors during this week's low temperatures.

The new poster was selected through the festival's annual poster and art contest.