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Pittsfield Licensing Board OKs East Side Outdoor Dining

The Licensing Board approved several business alterations on Monday, and two neighboring owners were able to step out and clarify the terms of outdoor seating.

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Roxie's Barkery has Grown in Size

Roxie's Barkery and Boutique has expanded, creating more room for items in its shop.

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Crust Serving Up Pizza Pies in Two Locations

Crust has been serving up classic and specialty pizzas since its opening in 2020 in Pittsfield, and for over a year now in Williamstown.

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Dottie's Coffee Lounge in Pittsfield is For Sale

Dottie's Coffee Lounge is listed for sale after nearly two decades in business.

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Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor Dining

Last week, the Parks Commission voted to allow the Wahconah Street restaurant to use some "dead" park land at the corner of its property for fenced patio seating.

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Williamstown Property Auctioned for $550K

Brian Intraversato outbid three other parties to purchase the 877 Simonds Road property for $550,000 on June 17. JJ Manning Auctioneers conducted the bidding.

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Pittsfield Co-op Promotes Assistant at Williams Street Branch

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) to announced the appointment of Alexarey Overbaugh to assistant branch manager of its Williams Street, Pittsfield location.

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State Cafe is Serving Fresh Vietnamese Dishes

The cafe first opened last summer as 328North and plans to remain open until September. It is offering similar fare, including Vietnamese-inspired dishes like banh mi sandwiches and noodle or rice bowls with a variety vegetables.

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Market 32 and Price Chopper Launch Drive to Support Local Food Pantries

Pre-packed bags aim to fill meal gaps for families during summer break

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BCC State of Work Summit Brought Berkshire Employers Together

The event was presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and 1Berkshire and was held on the college's main campus.

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Create an Ad: SBM

With pens and crayons in hand, the students let their creativity run rampant as they created advertisements for Smith Brothers-McAndrews Insurance, showcasing its community-focused approach to providing insurance for families, businesses, and individuals.

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Lever Partnering Two Companies to Use Local Wood in Berkshire Projects

Lever recently received a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to help support this project.

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Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor has a New Name and Space

The new location, 1685 West Housatonic Street, is just up the road from their former spot.

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A New Storage Facility is Coming to Pittsfield

The facility has 431 units.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Modern in the Mountains

The house has three bedrooms, with the primary and en suite on the first floor, and 2 1/2 bathrooms and was built in 1981. The asking price is $1,495,000.

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Attorney Elisabeth C. Goodman Joins Donovan O'Connor and Dodig

Goodman comes to the firm after many years of successful practice in the Commonwealth, primarily in Berkshire County.

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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Board of Directors

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) held its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors.

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North Adams License Commission OKs Wine & Beer for State Food & Drink

The License Commission approved a beer and wine license Tuesday for State Food and Drink LLC at 508 State Road.

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Salon Owner Opens in Grandfather's Old North Adams Barber Shop

Boucher received her cosmetology license through Mildred Elley around 2016. She trained under and was certified by Victoria Brassard in Pittsfield, who owns Lemon Lash Academy and FaceFrame Collective. Boucher had her Belle Ame Lashes by Keke in the Pittsfield studio.

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North Adams Planners OK Parking Lot Construction at Blackinton Mill

The parking and delivery area will serve the light industry in the mill, a cabin building venture approved in January, and other uses.

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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Funds Through Small Business Technical Assistance Program

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.7 Million to Support Small Business Services Statewide Small Business Technical Assistance Program Awards Will Help 73 Nonprofits Deliver Technical Assistance, Business Skills Workshop Training, and Access to Financing to Small Businesses.

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MountainOne Holds 176th Annual Meeting

The meeting began with a welcome from Board of Trustees Chair Daniel Bosley, followed by financial highlights shared by Steve Owens, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Information Officer.

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1Berkshire Trendsetter Award Nominations Open

These Awards will be presented at the annual Celebrate the Berkshires event.

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Greylock Federal Promotes Branch Manager at Lanesborough branch

In her role, Thompson manages an expanded team, and plays an active role in business development, promoting Greylock's products and services.

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Pittsfield's Tavern at the A Secures Liquor License

On Monday, the Licensing Board approved an All-Alcohol Restaurant License transfer from House of Seasoning, a change of license location, and a change of manager for the Crane Avenue establishment.

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Market 32, Price Chopper, Freihofer's Partner in Support of Alzheimer's Association

During May and June, a $.10 donation will be made to the Alzheimer's Association with each purchase of specific Freihofer's products, specially marked with shelf tags in most stores.

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Berkshire Access Realty Merges with Bishop West Real Estate

Berkshire Access Realty has officially joined Bishop West Real Estate, a move aimed at expanding real estate services and reach across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.

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BCC to Host Berkshire State of Work Summit on June 18

Three tracks to feature 15 sessions, 40+ speakers; 200 attendees expected

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Lever and BIC Awarded Climatetech Startup Grants from MassCEC

Funding will enable 12 organizations to expand the state's climatetech startup ecosystem

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K&M Bowling Opens Mini-Golf Course in Pittsfield

The city's only bowling alley now has the city's only miniature golf.

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