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City Man Charged in Marshall Street Crash
John Miner, of North Adams, who police said is in his 40s, has been charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and wanton destruction of property after his pickup truck crashed into Brewster’s antique shop and damaged nearby Tres Ninos Taqueria.
Pittsfield Chili's Struggles to Find New Tenant, Liquor License Purchaser
Chili's is struggling to find a tenant who will take over the lease and purchase its liquor license at 555 Hubbard Ave. after closing two years ago.
North Adams School Committee Seeks New Members
The North Adams School Committee will holding of a joint convention to elect two new members to fill current vacancies. The convention will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, in the library at Brayton Elementary School.
Mass Fire Departments Among Top Response Rates
NERIS Provides Unprecedented Public Access to Emergency Response Data.
BRTA Seeking More Grants for ITC Repairs
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority needs funding for repairs to the Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center, citing its state grant is short by millions.
Pittsfield Remembers Lives Lost to Overdose, Underscores Harm Reduction
Dozens of people gathered downtown on Monday to remember those lost to overdose and work toward a future of zero deaths from substance use disorder.
Public Health Advisory Issued for Pontoosuc Lake
Blue-green algae blooms have been observed at Pontoosuc Lake and a public health advisory has been recommended by the state Department of Public Health for the lake in both Pittsfield and Lanesborough.
Lanesborough's Bailey Road Residents Ask for Help With Speeders
A handful of residents have reported people who speed down their road making them feel unsafe to walk or pull out of their driveways as they are unsure who might be coming down the road and at what speed.
Sunday Fire on Dalton Division Rd. Fire Damages Home, Closes Road
Firefighters knocked down a kitchen fire on Dalton Division Road in less than an hour Sunday night.
Berkshire Athenaeum, Downtown Pittsfield Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month
Show Your Library Card and Save this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month
Advocates Request Pittsfield Office of Neighborhood Safety
Last week, during a virtual meeting, the Pittsfield Freedom Project called for public health interventions, such as violence interrupters, hospital violence intervention, and a neighborhood trauma response team.
Berkshire Land Trusts Support Farming and Housing
Publicly oriented land trusts have differing specific priorities and approaches, but they operate on a similar basic strategy, in which a non-profit organization acquires land and buildings, and earmarks them for public needs and goals.
Greylock Federal's Wild about Wealth SummerFest
This year's theme, "Wild About Wealth," was reflected in the week's series of free events.
Veteran Spotlight: Army National Guard Cpl. Ashley Buchanan
Ashley Buchanan served her country in the Army National Guard as a corporal for seven years.
The Grand Coming to North Street, Bousquet Under New Food Management
The Grand has secured its liquor license, and the McNinch Restaurant Group now operates Bousquet Mountain’s restaurant, its third eatery in the city.
Monument Mountain High School Class of '76 Prepares for 50th Reunion
The half-century celebration is set for Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Bogies Restaurant & Pub, located at 935 S. Main Street in Great Barrington.
Lanesborough Finance Appoints Baker Hill Road District Liaison
The Finance Committee elected a new chair and heard updates on the Baker Hill Road District during its meeting earlier this month.
Third Crew of Wildland Firefighters Help Battle Minnesota Fires
New 11-person crew and four-person engine team will embark on two-week deployment to Minnesota
Windsor Garden Team Creates Community Destination
They started by planting flower boxes outside several buildings, along the pathways into the town offices, and beneath the municipal signage, and by planting seven trees along that stretch of road.
Youth for the Future: Baran Helping Hands
Two brothers have decided to put their hard work into helping people through their own family business.
Adams Zoning Board Talks Signage Bylaw
For more than a decade, the Zoning Board has deliberated over several matters involving its “restrictive” sign bylaw. Now, the board is developing a proposed amendment that would make the bylaw less constraining for businesses while preserving the town’s character and protecting neighboring properties.
Berkshire Athenaeum Unveils New 3D Printer
The Berkshire Athenaeum has a new 3D printer for its community to enjoy.
Governor Celebrates New Medical Device Safety Law
Governor Healey signed An Act Relative to toxic-free medical devices on July 25.
North Adams Airport Postpones Public Helicopter Flights
The flights, that were scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29., have been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Berkshire Art Center Announces Fall 2026 Classes & Workshops
BAC's fall season celebrates creativity through ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and more.
Berkshire Mountain Pickleball Continues Growing
The local pickleball group has almost reached 500 players, a record since its founding in 2018 by Michael Gilardi.
Marshall Street Crash Under Investigation; Businesses Remain Closed Until Damage Repaired.
Two local businesses are closed for an indefinite amount of time after a pickup truck slammed through the front of Brewster's antique shop on Marshall Street on Thursday night.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Classic New England Home
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 153 Gale Road.
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