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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
Additional updates will be shared on a weekly basis.
Dalton Police Accepting Letters to North Pole
Every year, officers and department staff become Santa's elves through the "Letters from Santa" and "Santa for Seniors" projects.
Williamstown Community Preservation Talks Hard Deadline, Potential Surcharge Hike
In assessing need, the key question will be whether the project could be undertaken without CPA funding, if none was available.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. David Puppolo
David Puppolo served his country in the Army from 1985 to 2006, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Governor Appoints New Members of MassVentures Board of Directors
Leaders from law, government relations, biotech, and the startup ecosystem strengthen Board during pivotal growth period for Massachusetts innovation economy
BRTA Extends Senior Rural Fare-Free Rides, Gives Employees Bonus
Some $14,000 of the grant will go toward making non-ADA rides fare free starting in December and going through June.
RMV: Beware of Scam Texts
RMV cautions public to beware of scam texts stating money is owed for motor vehicle violations
Clark Art Participates in Williamstown's Holiday Walk Weekend
The Clark Art Institute joins in the community-wide celebration of the holidays during Williamstown's 42nd Annual Holiday Walk Weekend, held the first weekend in December.
Teacher of the Month: Billie Jo Lamoureaux
When Morningside Community School math interventionist Billie Jo Lamoureaux enters the classroom with her math cart, students' faces light up.
Williamstown Chamber Launching Coupon Initiative
The Williamstown Chamber of Commerce reflected on this past year's success and the launch of a new coupon sales promotion at its annual meeting last week at Greylock Works.
Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Networking Mixer
Connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County.
Berkshire Botanical Garden Presents Holiday Marketplace
The festivities begin Friday evening, Dec. 5, in BBG's Center House from 5 to 7 p.m. The party includes early wreath-buying opportunities, live music, hors d'oeuvres and a raw bar, and festive libations.
Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker Village
The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle.
Snow Angel Volunteers Needed in Pittsfield This Winter
The city created this program to help community members who have difficulty cleaning up sidewalks after a big snowstorm.
Governor Declares Nov. 28 As 'Green Friday'
Massachusetts is home to 459 Christmas tree farms, which operate on nearly 3,000 acres of land and contribute more than $4.5 million to the local economy every year.
Pittsfield Issues Road Cut Moratorium
The road cut moratorium is implemented each winter to keep roads clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary patches while hot mix asphalt material is unavailable.
Holiday Wreath Art Auction to Benefit Pittsfield Food Pantries
Approximately 50 wreaths will be on display during this ticketed event.
North Adams City Council Hears From Berkshire Food Project
More people are seeking food and warmth and social connectedness — and that's been reflected in the Berkshire Food Project's numbers.
Williamstown Select Board Asked to Consider Fireworks Ban
Harsch gave the board documents outlining some of that science with links to articles he found in his research on the topic.
The Wild Turkey's Contribution to Thanksgiving
North America's native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table.
Happy Thanksgiving from iBerkshires.com
Thank you to all our readers. We hope that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
Dalton Announces New Supplier for Energy Program
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh.
MountainOne Donates $25,000 to Food and Fuel Assistance Organizations
MountainOne is stepping in with funding that will help keep homes warm and ensure families have access to healthy meals.
Pittsfield Announces the 2025 Holiday parking schedule
All other parking regulations remain in effect.
Community Conversation Focuses on Local Farming, Food
There are plenty of people within the Berkshire community concerned about food insecurity, and that worry hasn't been limited to just consumers.
John's Ace Hardware Hosted 'Thanksgrilling' Event
With Thanksgiving around the corner, John's Ace Hardware held a free "Thanksgrilling" to give back to the local community.
A Season for Compassion, Not Judgment
More and more, public conversation around poverty and need is shaped not by understanding but by judgment.
Companion Corner: Socks at Berkshire Humane Society
There's a silly cat at the Berkshire Humane Society looking for a forever family to play with him.
December is the Start of Bird Feeding Season
This winter is also predicted to be a great year for seeing birds that visit Vermont in the winter, including evening and pine grosbeaks, and red polls.
North Adams Man Charged on Two Counts of Murder
A city man was arraigned on Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with an alleged arson at a Francis Street home on Monday.
