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Pittsfield Police Investigating Murder On Edward Avenue
MorePolice are investigating a homicide on Edward Avenue. Authorities were called to the location shortly after 2 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a man was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. click for more
Northern Berkshire Annual Day of Service Set for Monday
MoreEvent organizer Kathy Keeser is encouraging those who can shovel out of their driveways to bundle up warm and head to Venable for warm beverages to start the day before dispersing to off-site activities or joining in those in the gym. click for more
Pittsfield Looks to Crack Down on Off-leash Dogs in...
MoreThe Parks Commission wants to crack down on off-leash dogs at Kirvin Park. The park off of Williams Street had long been used by dog owners as a place to let their four-legged friends run off leash. However, dogs are required to be on leash in a city park and the increasing use of the park of... click for more
Snowstorm Prompts Snow Emergencies, Cancellations
MoreOK, maybe closer to a foot. But that's still plenty of snow heading our way. Then the frigid air returns for a super chill Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. click for more
Barrett Enters First Full Term With Legislative Agenda
MoreEntering his first full session in the House of Representative, John Barrett is doubling down on the priorities he held when he was first elected. "One of the areas I'm obviously concerned about is transportation in the county. We need it, especially in the Northern Berkshire area," Barrett... click for more
Adams Seeks Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
MoreInterim Town Administrator Donna Cesan told the Selectmen on Wednesday that earlier this week a public meeting was held go over the completed draft. click for more
The Independent Investor: Pay Gap for Women Is Growing
MoreIf Citigroup, one of the world's largest banks, is any indication, women earn 29 percent less than their male counterparts. It also revealed that only 37 percent of its managerial jobs were held by females. click for more
North Adams Moves New Airport Administrative Building
MoreA crew from Wolfe House & Building Movers of Bernville, Pa., had lifted the two-story building off its original pad and onto a motorized trailer for the short hike around the corner. click for more
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New Garvey, Alfonso Named Athletes...
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McCann Tech Seeks Baseball Coach
McCann Tech is in need of a varsity baseball coach for the coming spring season. click for more
Wahconah Bowlers Earn Split with McCann Tech
The McCann Tech bowling team Friday stayed atop the Berkshire County League standings but surrendered its first point of the season. click for more
Pittsfield Girls Earn Bounceback Win
The Pittsfield girls basketball team Friday won at Monument Mountain. click for more
DiGennaro's Late Free Throws Lift Drury over...
The Drury girls basketball team edged Hampshire on Friday night. click for more
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Charles J. Fuqua, 83
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Charles John Fuqua peacefully passed away at home on January 19, 2019,...
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Edward LaPlante, 89
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Edward Terrance "Terry" LaPlante, 89, of Pines Lodge Park,...
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Gary A. Todd Sr., 63
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Gary Allen Todd Sr., 63, of North Adams, Mass., died on Friday, January...
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Alexander J. Hanna, 37
BECKET, Mass. — Alexander James "Alex" Hanna, 37, of Becket died Wednesday, January...
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Wilfrid 'Norm' Robert, 90
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Wilfrid "Norm" Robert, 90, local business owner and devoted...
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James W. Birch, 88
FLORIDA, Mass. — James William Birch, 88, of Florida, Mass., died on Thursday, January 17,...
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Gordon J. Adelson, 93
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mr. Gordon J. Adelson, 93, of 18 Sampson Parkway died Thursday, January 17,...
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Evelyn J. Hatfield, 77
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Evelyn J. Hatfield, 77, of Sheffield, Mass., heartbreakingly passed away...
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Lucille V. Estes, 94
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Lucille Virginia (Dow) Estes, 94, of Williamstown, Mass., died peacefully...
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Diane Cary, 70
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Diane Cary, 70, of North Adams, Mass., died peacefully at home on Tuesday,...
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Celia N. Mirante, 87
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Celia N. Mirante, 87, of North Adams, Mass., died Tuesday, January 15,...
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Jennie S. Twardowski, 101
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mrs. Jennie S. (Blazejewski) Twardowski, 101, of Adams died early...
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Pittsfield Police Investigating Murder On Edward...
Police are investigating a homicide on Edward Avenue. Authorities...
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Pickup Truck Collides With Trestle Foundation in...
The accident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. and initially was reported...
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Pittsfield Home Damaged When Car Hit Porch
A Wellington Avenue home was damaged when a vehicle collided with the...
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Fire Displaces Four Pittsfield Families
Four families are displaced after a fire caused significant damage to...
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@theMarket: Markets Retrace December Losses
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Letter: Mass MoCA Needs to Address Children's Art
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Letter: Congressman Neal & Medicare for All
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Berkshire Museum Announces New Chief Engagement...
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Miss Hall's School Names Business Administrator
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'Green Book': Because Look...
Anyone with a heart and a half-decent upbringing will be abashed by...
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North Adams Artist Publishes...
Fast-forward 35 years and the two friends, who remained in touch,...
MoreBerkshire Museum Announces New Chief Engagement...
Rigas has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement and management of cultural and educational organizations, most recently as the director of development at Mass MoCA. click for more
Barrington Stage Board of Trustees Welcomes New...
Seltzer graduated from Harvard College in 1965 magna cum laude and then obtained a JD degree from Columbia Law School, where he was a Stone scholar. He spent all of his professional career at the New York City law firm of Kaye Scholer, chairing its real estate litigation group and also practicing... click for more
Common Folk Open Up Pop-Up Shop
Common Folk co-founder and creative director Jessica Sweeney said the artists' collective opened phase one of their new headquarters on Small Business Saturday but have so much more planned for the new space. click for more
Drury High Hosting Folk Artist Tracy Grammer
Students in the high school's performing arts management program will produce the concert that not only will showcase Grammer but five Drury High students. click for more
Shakespeare & Company Founder Krausnick Dies at...
Krausnick was a founding member and the director of actor training at Shakespeare & Company, a leading performance, training and education center located in Lenox, Mass. click for more
Berkshire Museum Trustees Vote to End Art Sales,...
Berkshire Museum officials have voted to suspend further sales of the museum's art collection and to begin repairs on the century old building. click for more
