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The Lantern Reopened In Pittsfield
MoreFor a century The Lantern has been a stalwart landmark in the city's downtown. Thousands of people have eaten in the restaurant at the corner of Linden and North and it had remained through generations of changes to the city's downtown. But, in 2017, Mark Papas decided it was time to close it. click for more
Taconic Wrestlers Win State Championship
MoreBehind Zabion Powell's first place finish, the Taconic wrestling team Saturday won the state Division 3 title. click for more
Adams Holds Town Administrator Interviews
MoreThe town has been without a permanent town administrator for more than a year. A first posting for the position failed to attract enough qualified candidates and the job was put on hold and reposted at the beginning of this year. click for more
Clarksburg Officials Want Solar Arrays to Pay Taxes
MoreTown officials estimate that taxing the two ground-mounted arrays could bring in upwards of $27,000 but recent rulings by the Appellate Tax Board have found in favor of industrial solar arrays because of a state law exempting solar facilities. click for more
1Berkshire Calls For 'New Narrative' of Berkshire...
MoreThe Berkshire economy is growing, according to 1Berkshire. The economic development agency said some $1 billion worth of investment has been made in the county in just the last three years. Now, the organization is asking the business community to embrace a "new narrative" of the county's... click for more
Hinds, Barrett Call on Big Y to Work With Adams...
MoreThe town's two state lawmakers are calling on Big Y to work more closely with local officials during the grocery's closing and expected transfer to a new owner. click for more
Williamstown Planning Board Advances ADU Bylaw Proposals
MoreOn a vote of 4-1, the planners agreed on a proposal that would create the potential for more detached accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the town of 7,800. click for more
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Duval Leads Mount Everett Past Southwick
The Mount Everett hockey team Sunday earned a 4-2 win over Southwick. click for more
Mount Everett Comes From Behind in Double OT Win
Jack Carpenter scored seven of his 17 points in the second overtime as the Mount Everett boys basketball team defeated Phoenix Charter, 70-65, on Sunday. click for more
Drury Hockey Punches Western Mass Ticket
The Drury hockey team Sunday earned a tie that sends it to the Western Mass playoffs. click for more
Taconic Wrestlers Win State Championship
Behind Zabion Powell's first place finish, the Taconic wrestling team Saturday won the state Division 3 title. click for more
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Ellison Lawrence Finney, 89
Ellison Lawrence Finney, 89 of Stamford, VT died on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Williamstown Commons....
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Frank H. Rowley, 83
OTIS, Mass. — Frank H. Rowley, 83, died Saturday morning, February 16, 2019, at his home in...
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Rian Harford, 45
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Rian Harford was born on December 4, 1973. He died on February 11,...
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Mark D. Zappula, 46
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Mark David Zappula, 46, of Cheshire, MA, died unexpectedly on...
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Mary A. (Dooling) Molloy, 96
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mary (Dooling) Molloy, 96, of 166 Kemp Avenue, North Adams, passed into the...
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Marie T. Green, 89
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Marie Therese (Keller) Green, 89, formerly of North Adams, died...
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Nancy A. Luczynski, 57
HINSDALE, Mass. — Nancy Anne (Whitmire) Luczynski, 57, of 481 Maple St., Hinsdale, Mass., passed...
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Constance E. Hagen, 90
ADAMS, Mass. — Constance "Connie" E. Hagen, 90, of Adams passed away Sunday, February...
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Claire 'Toby' Adams, 76
ADAMS, Mass. — Claire Louise "Toby" (Stoessel) Adams, 76, of Adams passed away...
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Joseph F. Zarek, 86
ADAMS, Mass. — Joseph F. Zarek, 86, of South Windsor, Conn., beloved husband of the late Norma...
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Marcella A. Kalisz, 68
ADAMS, Mass. — Marcella Ann Kalisz, 68, of Adams died Monday, February 11, 2019, at Berkshire...
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Anthony J. Arabia, 98
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Anthony Joseph Arabia, 98, of 74 Washington Ave., passed away on Feb. 13,...
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Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Spectrum Health...
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of Spectrum Health on Merrill...
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North Adams Firefighters Respond to Stove Fire
Firefighters responded to a stove fire at 133 Reed St. on Monday...
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Crash in Cheshire Kills Adams Man
Troopers from the Cheshire Barracks in Cheshire responded to reports...
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Public Arts Commission Offers to Broker Talks With...
At Monday's Public Arts Commission meeting, the commissioners and artist Christina King agreed to discussions to find an alternative site for something similar to the pillar art. click for more
10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival Celebrates Eighth...
Organized by the City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development and Barrington Stage Company, the festival features 62 events in 14 different venues, highlighting dozens of artists, actors, musicians, playwrights and performers. click for more
Barrington Stage Celebrates 25th Season With Four...
The award-winning Barrington Stage Company marks its 25th anniversary season this year with four world premieres. click for more
'They Shall Not Grow Old': When Johnny Comes...
"They Shall Not Grow Old," a haunting documentary commissioned by Britain's Imperial War Museum to commemorate the centennial of the conclusion of World War I is a brilliant homage, an artistic accomplishment and a must-see for film students, history buffs and cineastes alike. click for more
Spring 2019 ArtWeek Applications Now Available
In the Berkshires, the Downtown Great Barrington Cultural District, North Adams Cultural District, Cultural Pittsfield's Upstreet Cultural District, the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce, as well as Art Lenox and the Lenox Chamber of Commerce have all signed on as Community Partners. 1Berkshire and... click for more
WAM Theatre Announces Appointment of Four New...
Carolyn Butler, Margaret Fluhr, Ellen Ring, and Diane Scott join newly elected board President Wendy Healey, Vice President Arwen Lowbridge, Secretary Lynn Festa, and WAM Co-Founder and Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, to lead the Berkshire-based company into its second decade. click for more
