prevention

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health has announced $3.8 million in annual grants to 31 youth substance use prevention programs serving communities across the Commonwealth, and several of the programs are here in Berkshire County...

As we get closer to spring, when many residents in the Berkshires will be seeking a permit to conduct open burning, it’s a good time to start thinking about fire safety. State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey is sending a strong message for those who might be thinking about doing some burning, and warning residents to use caution to help in the prevention of brush fires...

A vigil has been organized for a man who took his own life Tuesday evening at the encampment at Springside Park.