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Pittsfield Council Says 'Yes' to Soccer at Crane Park

The city is gladly accepting a "mini-pitch" from the U.S. Soccer...

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Home in Adams

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive...

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Pittsfield High Names Speakers for Graduation 2026

Pittsfield High School has announced the students who will speak at...

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Weekend Outlook: Summer Pride

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend...

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Schools

Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education...

MassWildlife: Protecting your gardens from wildlife

Don't let damage from wildlife spoil your garden. Learn how you can...

Pittsfield Notification of aquatic treatment at Onota, Pontoosuc Lakes

Pontoosuc Lake will be treated on Wednesday, June 17 and Onota Lake...

BAAMS Summer Jazz Camp Signups Open

Students will also learn how to begin to create and compose their own...

Reps. Leigh Davis, Bud Williams Filing Legislation Honoring Freeman

The legislation would direct the governor to annually issue a...

Armed North Adams Man Arrested Following Domestic Standoff

On Friday, June 12, Matthew Parker will be arraigned in Northern...

The Retired Investor: Does Declining Immigration Mean Growing Employment?

One result of these efforts has been a steep decline in U.S....

Louison House Community Picnic and Fundraiser

The baseball-themed event serves a dual purpose: honoring local...

Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026

Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the...


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North Adams Police Block...

The upper section of Houghton...

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Miss Hall's School Graduates...

The ceremony took place under...

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Pittsfield Peer Outreach Program Forming

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee supported adding the community health program manager position as part of the department's new initiative.

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Berkshire Athenaeum Announces Summer Reading...

The adult program kicks off with a celebratory event at the Athenaeum on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm.

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Dalton Counter Sues Berkshire Concrete

The dispute between Berkshire Concrete and the town has taken another turn as the town pursues a countersuit against the excavation company.

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North Adams' Zio Roberto Fare Steeped in Italian...

The opening of Zio Roberto and Taverna is a the fulfillment of Moresi's passion for Italian food and culture.

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North Adams Police Block Houghton Street for...

The upper section of Houghton Street was blocked off for hours on Wednesday night as authorities sought to deal with an individual reportedly having a mental health issue.

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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough...

Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.

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Berkshire Humane Society Receives $120K in Grants...

The amount is in addition to a $150,000 PetSmart Charities Accelerator Grant announced earlier this year to help expand low-cost veterinary care at the organization's Wellness Clinic, the only nonprofit veterinary clinic in Berkshire County.

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NBCC Marks 40 Years with '$40k for 40 Years'...

'$40K for 40 Years: nbCC Honors Milestone Anniversary by Investing Back in the Northern Berkshires

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The Mount Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of...

Acclaimed novelist Lauren Groff and landscape architect Mark Strieter bring exceptional creative and cultural expertise.

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Pittsfield Council Passes $232.7M Budget

The City Council unanimously approved a $232.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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North Adams OKs Property Sale, Vac Truck Buy

The property at 135 East Quincy St. was acquired for back taxes through Land Court. Mayor Jennifer Macksey said the city had a buyer at $30,000.

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GE, EPA Detail Plans for Pittsfield Rest of River...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric last week held a public hearing at Herberg Middle School for the Reach 5A Final Design and Restoration Plan, which details remediation efforts for the Pittsfield stretch of the Housatonic River.

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Lanesborough Passes FY 2027 Budget, Warrant...

Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles.

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Neighbors and Strangers Downtown Pittsfield Walks

This approximately ninety-minute walk begins at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Wendell Avenue at 11 am.

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New West Side Pittsfield School Five Years Out

On Tuesday, the School Building Needs Commission heard an update from the owner's project manager, Skanska, and endorsed a draft schedule that runs from 2026 to 2032.

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New North Adams Restaurant Approved for Liquor...

A new restaurant on Main Street, a provisions shop and a convenience store all got the nod from the License Commission on Tuesday.

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Berkshires in Mild Drought

During May, the state received between 1-3 inches of rain, which was 1.5 to 3 inches below normal.

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Former Harry's Supermarket Under Construction for...

Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building.

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Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College...

The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.

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