 Youth For the Future: Berkshire Theatre Group StudentsBerkshire Theatre Group has been helping to cultivate relationships and supporting artistic exploration of the county's youth for over 25 years.  Pittsfield Aims to Restore Electives in Middle School RestructuringLate last year, the former committee voted to restructure Pittsfield's two middle schools in the fall, with Grades 5 and 6 attending Herberg Middle School and Grades 7 and 8 attending Reid Middle School.  NBCC Celebrates 2026 'Hero,' Kicks Off Building CampaignNorthern Berkshire Community Coalition celebrated a community hero, its 40th anniversary and kicked off its $10 million campaign drive for a new home on Thursday.  North Adams Sees No Bids For Airport RestaurantThe Airport Commission heard a familiar report Tuesday: there were no responses to the recent airport restaurant request for proposals.  Friday Front Porch Feature: A Ranch Near Mount GreylockOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 668 North Main St. Adams Police Respond to Swatting on Summer StreetSeveral agencies responded to Summer Street on Friday morning for a reported homicide but soon discovered they had been swatted.  Pittsfield Native Competing in Miss MassachusettsTaconic High graduate Nevaeh Williams is competing in the 2026 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition this weekend in Worcester.  Annual Elk on the Trail Memorial Service SaturdayHosted by the North Adams Elks Lodge 487, it will take place at the Elk on the Trail at the Whitcomb Summit on Route 2. @theMarket: Oil's Decline Boosts StocksThe price of oil is now trading at only $10 a barrel above its pre-war level. A new Federal Reserve chief zeros in on combating inflation, and investors celebrated by pushing stocks toward all-time highs. North Adams Airport Commission Appoints New ManagerThe Airport Commission has approved the appointment of Skyler Friedman as the airport's new manager.  Pittsfield Leader Receives Commonwealth Pride AwardBerkshire Pride's president and Pittsfield's HR director received an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award on Wednesday at the State House. Pittsfield 'Targeted' Shooting Leaves One Dead, One InjuredAt this time investigators believe that the shooting was a targeted act.  Dalton Air Quality Report Links Dust to DigsiteAir Partners Collaborative of Needham monitored the air quality over five months — from October to April — using a network of monitoring sensors at strategic locations surrounding the site. Williamstown Planners Finalizing Draft of New Subdivision BylawThe Planning Board last week gave its final direction to the consultants hired to help the panel rewrite the town's subdivision control bylaw.  Pittsfield Councilors Request Speed Bumps on Lakeway DriveCouncilors have requested speed bumps on Lakeway Drive to address safety concerns on the residential street where Taconic High School's track is located. The Retired Investor: Higher Immigration Means Fewer Jobs For Americans, Or Does It?Over the years, various studies have found that many immigrants are likely to start their own businesses. Today, on a national basis, immigrants make up 23.6 percent of all entrepreneurs. Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride CelebrationCheck out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.  Holiday Hours: JuneteenthJuneteenth will be celebrated in Massachusetts as a state and federal holiday on Friday, June 19.  Prospect Meadow Farm Opens New Vocational BarnProspect Meadow Farm has officially opened a new barn to sell plants and other goods it produces. Clarksburg Board Orders Occupant to Vacate Condemned PropertyThe Select Board on Monday ordered a moldering Daniels Road property to be vacated and referred it to the Attorney General's receivership program. iBerkshires Monthly Business Review: June 2026iBerkshires has been busy producing new content based around local businesses. Our new monthly section Berkshire Built highlights local businesses that are producing their own goods.  Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal ShelterLucy is an 18-month-old heeler/terrier mix with energy to spare. She has been at the Second Chance Animal Shelter for about a month.  MCLA President Feted With Humor & Praise on RetirementThe college community bid farewell to President Jamie Birge last week as he ended his 10-year tenure at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Dalton Evaluating Land Bids for Police StationFor over a year, the town has been evaluating solutions to address the deteriorating condition of its police station. Recently, a request for land acquisition proposals has introduced a new option for consideration.  Foundation Work Nearly Complete for North Adams' Greylock SchoolThe School Building Committee was updated on the progress on Tuesday night by Todd Ashford, project manager with Collier's International, the city's owner's project manager. |
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