Air and Water Quality Testing Planned for Pittsfield High

The district will test air and water quality at Pittsfield High School as it prepares to request funding for "in need but not dire" renovations.

Hancock Shaker Village Celebrations Round Stone Barn's 200th

For two centuries, Hancock Shaker Village has been home to the only circular barn ever built by the Shakers, and on Sunday, the museum will be celebrating the landmark's bicentennial.

@theMarket: Oversold Tech Rebounds in Relief Rally

Late in the week after a further drubbing, the technology sector staged a rebound from a deeply oversold position.

Dalton Officials Seek Answers on Safety for Main Street Intersection

Earlier this month, the Select Board voted to request that the state conduct a traffic study of the area and provide recommendations for potential safety improvements.

Dalton Fire District Looks to Update Fees, Infrastructure

The Fire District is looking to help update sewer and water infrastructure as well as update its fees for unpaid water bills.

North Adams Selected for $2.5M Pilot 'Creative District' Program

Hockey Tournament Raises Funds for Youngster's Fight with Cancer

Until the day Liam Lescarbeau can rejoin them on the ice, the Berkshire County hockey community has his back

The Retired Investor: A New Road for Housing

Congress passed a bill this month that some call the most significant piece of housing legislation in almost 40 years. It is called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act.

Seafood Restaurant Planned for North Street, Pending Liquor License

You may notice a different look to the former Iztac Mexican Restaurant — the brightly colored front entrance has given way to a more subdued, moody facade.

Weekend Outlook: Barn Birthday, Musical Nights

Check out the events happening this week including musical nights, turtles, and more.

Dalton Board Talks Short-Term Rentals

Municipalities across Berkshire County have been grappling with how to regulate these rentals, and now the conversation has reached Dalton.

Berkshire Museum Holds Grand Reopening

The pouring rain pattered against the Berkshire Museum's tall lecture hall windows as officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the museum's grand reopening following its historic renovation.

Teacher of the Month: Allison Zustra

Students in Brayton Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Allison Zustra's class develop a love of learning through play, music, movement, and hands-on activities.

Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal Shelter

Gabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with.

North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers

Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Monday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.

Pittsfield Schools Finalizing Bus Routes for Fall

Williamstown Studying Major Overhaul for Main Street

The town is working with a Worcester civil engineering firm to redesign Main Street with an eye toward a major project sometime in the next decade.

Berkshire's Diverse Economy Means More Jobs

There was a time when the economy of the Berkshires was significantly impacted — for better and worse — by the operations and fluctuations of GE, Sprague and the other major industrial employers in the region.

Comedy and a Cause: Hypnotist Fundraiser Supports Adams Street Fair

The fundraiser will be held at Turn Hall, 6 Turners Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner, followed by Santos' performance at 7:30 p.m.

Lanesborough Select Board Tables JMJ Negotiations

Tensions swirled at Monday's Select Board meeting in light of conversations to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District.

Steel structure of New Greylock School Rises in North Adams

The steel frame for the new Greylock School was being hauled into place on Monday.

Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: Elizabeth Freeman Center

For this months Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with the Elizabeth Freeman Center's Executive Director Divya Chaturvedi to give us an insight into the organization.

Lenox Library Hosts John Williams' Biographer

Biographer and arts journalist Tim Greiving, author of "John Williams: A Composer's Life," will speak at Lenox Library on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m.

Lanesborough Looks to the Future of Zoning Bylaws

The Planning Board is reviewing the town's zoning bylaws with an eye to amending zones to align with planning documents and projects.

Employment Experts: Berkshire County Has 'Healthy Labor Market'

One version is that there are many available jobs, but employers have a hard time finding workers to fill them. On the other hand, we also hear that Berkshire County does not have enough good jobs, and people have to move elsewhere because of poor job prospects here.