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1Berkshire Announces Spring 2026 Technical Assistance Offerings

The Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 250 businesses through targeted training and focused convenings, resulting in business improvements, and quantified by over $3,000,000 in funding collectively accessed by businesses through their participation.

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MountainOne Bank Promotes Officer, Operations Manager

In this elevated role, Bloom is responsible for developing and maintaining operational workflows, supporting the implementation of new service and product offerings, and contributing to initiatives that enhance internal operational processes across the organization.

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Greylock Federal Offers Assistance To Homebuyers Through FHLBank Boston Programs

All three programs help income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one- to four-family homes that will serve as their primary residence.

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BFAIR and UCP Board of Directors Exploring Possible Merger

The organizations emphasize that no final decisions have been made and that this process is in an exploratory phase, according to a press release.

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Lee Bank Announces Promotion of Vice President, Electronic Banking

In her new role as Vice President, Electronic Banking, Laura will continue to lead digital innovation efforts, support long-term strategic growth, and expand the capabilities of Lee Bank's online and mobile banking platforms.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Farmhouse

Are you looking for a charming New England farmhouse to enjoy with your family?

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North Adams Label Shopper Reopens in New Location

In a matter of days, Label Shopper in the L-shaped mall moved across the parking lot into new quarters and hung out a grand opening sign.

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Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure

Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.

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Co-op Bank Welcomes VP, New Director of Facilities & Real Estate

In this role, Parise will oversee all aspects of facilities operations, property management, and long-term real estate planning.

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Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce Merger

Two local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.

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BCDA Hosts Roundtable on Stewardship Best Practices

All Experience levels welcome.

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Store at Five Corners Reopens in Williamstown

Colleen Taylor and her brother and business partner Sean Taylor grabbed the concession offered by the Five Corners Stewardship Association, which purchased the store at the junction of Routes 7 and 43 in 2022.

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Cohen Kinne Valicenti Cook LLP Welcomes Partner

Rannik is an experienced civil and commercial litigator who handles a range of disputes, including contractual matters, business torts, real estate disputes, intellectual property issues, and construction litigation. He has obtained more than $20 million in judgments and awards for his clients.

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North Adams Clothing Store Moving to Larger Space

Label Shopper is moving across the parking lot to the former Peebles location in April.

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Sheffield Craftsman Offering Workshops on Windsor Chairs

Andrew Jack specializes in Windsor chairs and has been making them for almost 20 years.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Lincoln Log Home Near Onota

Are you looking for a Lincoln Log home with beautiful views and plenty of room to roam? Then this is the home for you.

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Mexican Eatery's License Clipped for Underage Service

The Licensing Board imposed a two-week liquor license suspension on Iztac Mexican Restaurant after police submitted photographs that appear to show underage patrons drinking.

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America's Best Restaurants Visits Adams, Dalton Eateries

The national media and marketing company spotlights independent eateries around the country and was back in the Berkshires to try two more local favorites: M&J's Taste of Home Diner and the Shire Tavern.

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1Berkshire Awarded Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant

The announcement was part of more than $7 million in grants awarded by the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded to enhance workforce development in climatetech.

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Sibaritas Owner Plans Second Resturaunt at 41 North

The owner of Sibaritas plans to open a new restaurant in the former Jay Allen's Clubhouse Grille.

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Broadlawn Farm Awarded Agricultural Grant

The grant was part of $3.3 million in funding Governor Maura Healey announced on March 11 marking the first Massachusetts Agriculture Day.

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Market 32 and Price Chopper Raise $44K for Special Olympics

The total was finalized during a ceremonial check presentation at the Shoppers World Shopping Center in Clifton Park, N.Y.

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Market 32 and Freihofer's Launch Campaign for Parkinson’s Research

The initiative, running through March and April, provides financial support for research, patient care, and efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: An Energy-Efficient New Build

This three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath, contemporary farmhouse was built in 2025 and is 1,704 square feet on less than an acre.

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Bread-Baking Appliance Designer Moving to Mass MoCA Campus

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Commission welcomed bread-baking appliance designers Brod & Taylor to the campus on Monday.

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North Adams License Board OKs New Italian Restaurant

He explained his plans to the License Commission on Tuesday as he applied for an all-alcohol license for Zio Roberto Ristorante and Taverna, which is expected to open in late May.

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NBT Bank Donates Berkshire County Community Organizations

The donations supported food assistance, clothing donations, counseling, housing, healthcare, heating and veterans' needs.

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Greylock Federal March Workshops

Greylock Federal will host two workshops in March

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