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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.
Berkshire County Historical Society 'Moby-Dick' Read-a-Thon
Each participant reads for fifteen minutes and then turns the podium over to the next reader.
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.
Dalton Historical Pottery Project Celebrates Town's History
The Historical Commission is giving people the opportunity to bring a piece of the town home with them through the sale of hand-thrown and stenciled, colonial-style pottery featuring the Dalton's name and incorporation date.
Jacob's Pillow Welcomes San Fran Ballet
The San Francisco Ballet will return to Jacob's Pillow this summer for the first time in seven decades.
Remembering the 'Forgotten War' in Pittsfield
Local community members gathered at City Hall's 'Forgotten War' monument to honor those who served.
Annual CATA Art Show Opens July 30
Community Access to the Arts' annual art show "I Am a Part of Art" opens Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.
Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Gives Injured Turtles a Second Chance
iBerkshires joined Zustra on a hike at Wild Acres trailhead, where we released two adult eastern painted turtles, one yearling eastern painted turtle and one yearling common snapping turtle.
Clark Art Unveils Design for New Aso O. Tavitian Wing
The elevated bridge between the Clark Art Institute's main museum and the Manton Research Center is being transformed into new gallery space and storage, and the permanent home of the Aso O. Tavitian collection.
Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag Sale
The Historical Commission is sponsoring the 4th annual Townwide Tag Sale,on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall.
Barrington Stage's 'A Chorus Line' Demands to Be Seen
There are a plethora of adjectives that describe the original production of "A Chorus Line" when it opened off-Broadway in April 1975: "groundbreaking," "original," "powerful," "outstanding" and "brilliant."
Ex-Veterans Clerk Charged With Larceny
The city's former veterans services administrative assistant was arraigned Friday on larceny charges related to the theft of gift cards donated for local veterans.
Cross-Commonwealth Walk Highlights Fight to Change State Flag
Nearly 90 towns and cities across the commonwealth have voted in favor or replacing the seal, which depicts an arm holding a sword above the head of a Native American.
Friday Front Porch: A New Build in South County
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 114 Brush Hill Road.
Berkshire Mall Owners Press for Road District Dissolution
Berkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings says without a dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District, the potential sale and redevelopment with the mall would fall through.
Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Get Life Science Grants
Pittsfield and the Central Berkshire Regional School District are among 400 organizations getting $12.3 million for education and workforce development.
Weekend Outlook: Ice Cream, Blueberries & Dancing
Check out the events happening this weekend including fun nights of dancing, singing, ice cream and more.
Jewish Federation Hosts Program on Judaism, Tai Chi
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Dr. Joel Friedman, who will lead a program on "Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World" on Thursday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m.
Dispensary Planned for Former Pittsfield Health Food Centre
Cloud Nine Visions got the Community Development Board's OK to do business at 407 North St. on Tuesday, but the Zoning Board of Appeals continued its vote on Wednesday to allow for more feedback.
Dalton Health Board Seeks Responses to Confidential Survey
The town's Board of Health is seeking responses to its confidential health survey to better understand the overall health and well-being of its residents.
Six Running for Four Seats on Mount Greylock School Committee
Voters will have choices for all four Mount Greylock School Committee seats on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Parks Commission OKs Lessons at Pittsfield Pickleball Facility
The city's pickleball culture is ramping up with classes at the Benedict Road courts.
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