Sheffield Community Pulse

Massachusetts HVAC companies are seeing hundreds of emergency calls as the extreme heat overwhelms aging systems. Sheffield residents can reduce...

Two Berkshire-linked efforts now combine to close legal gaps on teacher-student abuse.

• Rep. Leigh Davis filed H.1634 shortly after taking office,...

Southern Berkshires face an extreme heat warning through Friday at 8 pm. Great Barrington cooling stations provide air-conditioned relief:

• Mason...

Governor Healey toured Pittsfield's Berkshire Family YMCA and Girls Inc., spotlighting state investments that expand affordable childcare options for...

Berkshire Busk! launches its sixth season July 3 in Great Barrington with street performers, live music, and a free Jaws screening at sundown on July...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Extreme Heat Risks: Extreme heat continues to create dangerous conditions across Western Massachusetts, with advice to...

Western Massachusetts faces dangerous heat conditions. Follow these precautions:

• Hydrate early: Drink water and electrolyte solutions while staying...

A $2 million state grant will expand the Berkshire Innovation Center's Advanced Manufacturing for Advanced Optics Lab in Pittsfield, building on prior...

Great Barrington finalized a contract with Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad on June 30, locking in primary 911 emergency services for Sheffield residents starting July 1. The three-year deal runs through fiscal 2029.

School Safety Concerns

• 🔥 Mount Everett Incident: An assault between two students at Mount Everett High School on May 8 has raised questions...

Berkshire summers deliver packed live music options for local residents.

• John Waite performs classics like "Missing You" at Mahaiwe Performing Arts...

Sheffield's June 29 Special Town Meeting shares Mt. Everett High School with Egremont, creating busier parking and longer walks.

• Arrive early to...

Local Government Updates

• Sheffield Conservation Commission Hearing: The Sheffield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on July 13...

Two immediate risks demand attention this weekend in Berkshire County.

• West Nile virus: First detection this year in nearby Clarksburg mosquitoes;...

Sheffield residents interested in Indigenous art and mathematics education can drive to Bard College’s Hessel Museum this weekend for the opening of...

Great Barrington prepares for its June 29 Special Town Meeting while facing two major legal challenges.

• Contractor Morais sues for $869,395 over...

Berkshire County residents can enjoy seasonal activities that mix entertainment, community connection, and support for good causes.

• Spirit...

Sheffield residents can explore their town's pivotal role in early American independence at the Sheffield Historical Society's new exhibit opening...

Sheffield's Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing July 13 at 6pm in Town Hall on a request to remove a dead maple tree at 252 Bow Wow Rd. Residents can attend to participate in this local wetlands review process.

Berkshire Cultural Events

• Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show: The 34th Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show returns August 15-16 on...