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New Pittsfield Seeks OPM for Crosby/Conte Proposal

The School Building Needs Commission met with some new members under...

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Lanesborough ZBA Asserts STRs Not Yet Permitted

A heated Zoning Board of Appeals meeting ended in a decision that...

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Weekend Outlook: SuperBowl With Love

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The First's Housing Resource Center Opens in Pittsfield

The First's opening was announced on Facebook by Mayor Peter...

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North Adams Councilors to Speak Against Berkshire Gas Rate Hike

The Public Services Committee is planning a show of force at...

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Companion Corner: Kash at No Paws Left Behind (Update)

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an...

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Dalton Budget 'Worse-Case Scenario' Could Mean Staffing Cuts

In the worst-case scenario, the town could be forced to reduce staff...

New Berkshires Getting Frozone Weekend

The groundhog saw his shadow and hunkered down for the...

New Dalton Capital Planning Committee Takes First Steps

The Capital Planning Committee held its first meeting last week;...

New Free Pet Food Drive-Thru in Becket

The drive-thru is in conjunction with the Becket Food Pantry.

New Williamstown, Great Barrington Awarded Wildlife Habitat Grants

The Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) Division of Fisheries...

New North Adams Cemetery Commission Supports Green Burials

The Cemetery Commission indicated it had no issues with the...

Pittsfield Warming Centers Available

Due to the frigid temperatures expected this weekend, the City...

The Retired Investor: Does It Make Sense to Borrow From Your 401(k) to Buy a House?

Given the growing dissatisfaction with their lot in life,...

Pittsfield Council Approves 'Green' Items

The City Council approved a couple of "green" items during its...

Pittsfield Announces 3rd Annual Winter Festival at Clapp Park

As a kickoff to winter break for local Pittsfield schools, this...

Lenox Applying for Housing Rehab Program

The town is applying for a federal Housing Rehabilitation...

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Create an Ad: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Fifth-grade students at Conte Community School captured the magic of...

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Mass Wildlife: Why You Shouldn't Feed Wildlife This Winter

Each winter, MassWildlife receives inquiries from the public...

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LaVerne Patryn, 100

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  LaVerne Josephine (Raddatz) Patryn, 100 of North Adams, MA died...

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Timothy Ciuk, 65

ADAMS, Mass. — Timothy Ciuk, 65 of Adams passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 with his...

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Wayne Michael Kittler, age 75

Wayne Michael Kittler, age 75, of Rensselaer, NY and formerly of Cheshire, MA passed away suddenly at...

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Raymond W Jackson, 83

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Raymond Jackson (Ray), age 83, of Omaha, NE. passed away peacefully at home...

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Timothy Rogers, 71

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Timothy John Rogers, son, brother, and friend passed away January 11,...

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Karen Trottier Dunn, 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Trottier...

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Teresa (Lampiasi) Denault, 81

CLARKSBURG, Mass. —  Teresa Frances (Lampiasi) Denault, 81 of Clarksburg, MA died on Thursday...

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Theresa A. Smachetti, 68

ADAMS, Mass. —   Theresa A. (Roy) Smachetti, 68, of Adams, died on Friday, January 23,...

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Ronald E. Lillie, 81

ADAMS, Mass. —   Mr. Ronald “Ron” E. Lillie, 81, of Adams, passed away...

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Richard T. Shotwell, 90

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Richard T. Shotwell died peacefully at his home in Sweetwood of...

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Patrick Matthew Kustra, 47

ADAMS, Mass. — Patrick Matthew Kustra, 47, formerly of Adams, died peacefully surrounded by family...

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Thomas Richards Jr , 83

Thomas E. Richards, Jr., 83, of North Adams, MA, died January 26, 2026, at North Adams Commons. Born in...

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Lenox Secures Boys Title, Girls Race Tightens Up

Lenox’s Owen Tanner and Mackenzie Valenzuela Thursday were the...

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Carpenter Powers Eagles Past McCann Tech

Brady Carpenter scored 35 points and pulled down 18 rebounds Thursday...

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Hornets Get Bounceback Win on the Road

Aiden Champney scored eight points Thursday to lead the McCann Tech...

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Hoosac Valley Tops Lenox

Reagan Shea scored 15 points Thursday to lead the Hoosac Valley girls...

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Hornets Skate Past Agawam

Henry Easton scored twice, and Dallas Ritcher added a goal in the...

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Pittsfield Rallies for Win on Grand Night for Hurricanes

Braiden Sullivan delivered the biggest shot of the night, knocking...

Belchertown Girls Down Monument Mountain

The Belchertown girls basketball team Wednesday handed Monument...

Mount Greylock Girls Down Chiciopee Comp

Tanley Drake scored 23 points Wednesday to lead the Mount Greylock...

Wildcats Edge Hoosac Valley

Giana Carlino and Ella Simone each scored 16 points Wednesday to lead...

Pittsfield Tops Wahconah

Caprese Conyers scored 28 points Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield...

Lenox Girls Win on Senior Night

Grace Julieano scored 16 points Wednesday to lead three Millionaires...

South Hadley Girls Down Drury

Cara Dean scored 22 points Wednesday to lead the South Hadley girls...

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BHS' New North County Urgent Care Center Opens Tuesday

The urgent care center will occupies a suite of rooms off the right...

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Attorney General OKs Williamstown Ban on Smoking in Apartments

The Attorney General's Office has approved a town meeting action to...

CHP Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

Most recently, Dr. Bettencourt was based in Fort Myers, Fla. where he...

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Former Country Club Reopens as The Venue at Skyline

A new but familiar space is opening for event rentals as The Venue at...

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Grand House in Pittsfield

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive...

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Create an Ad: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

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Part II: Matching Vocational Programs to Workforce Needs

The requirements for Chapter 74 programs include immersive learning...

Part I: Berkshire Vocational Schools Prepare Students for Challenging Careers

As the job market and economy have become increasingly complex and...

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Appoints First Executive Director

This appointment also represents the first paid staff position for...

Berkshire Horseworks Voted Best Equestrian Facility in W. Mass

Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, which has offered...

Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2026 Absence Said Not to Cause 'Panic'

News this week that the Williamstown Theatre Festival will go dark...

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BCArc Names New Chief Operating Officer

Haecker has been serving as the Agency's Executive Vice...

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Esther Bell Named Next Director of Clark Art

Veteran curator and scholar assumes leadership on July 1

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Berkshire United Way Welcomes New Director of...

Baril has over 25 years of fundraising experience designing...

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Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Appoints First...

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Clark Art Appoints Curator of Decorative Arts

Goodin holds a master's degree from the Williams...

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CHP Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

Most recently, Dr. Bettencourt was based in Fort Myers,...

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B Basketball: Pittsfield vs Hoosac Valley

The Pittsfield boys basketball team Wednesday spoiled a milestone...

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B Basketball: Drury vs Lenox

Jorge Bond scored 23 points Tuesday to lead the Drury boys basketball...

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Swimming: Berkshire County Individuals

Mount Anthony’s Emily Tibbetts and Ruby Kiefer each won a pair of...

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Hockey: Chicopee vs McCann Tech

Everett Bayliss scored two goals and assisted on two more Wednesday...

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Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Currence

Samuel Currence served his country in the Air Force with distinction,...

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Col. Michael Hynes

Michael Hynes served his country with pride and distinction in the...

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Pvt. Rico Petrocelli

Rico Petrocelli served his country in the Army Reserve from 1964 to...

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Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2026 Absence Said Not to Cause 'Panic'

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New Pittsfield Seeks OPM for Crosby/Conte Proposal

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BCC Holds First Workforce Programs Graduation

During Berkshire Community College's inaugural Workforce and...

New Winter Woodcraft Program during February School Break

The February Break program will be located at April Hill Education...

MCLA Green Living Seminar to Explore Climate Change Perceptions in the Middle East

The presentation, titled "Faith Under Fire: How Religion Shapes...

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