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Pittsfield Native Competing in Miss Massachusetts
Taconic High graduate Nevaeh Williams is competing in the 2026 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition this weekend in Worcester.
Annual Elk on the Trail Memorial Service Saturday
Hosted by the North Adams Elks Lodge 487, it will take place at the Elk on the Trail at the Whitcomb Summit on Route 2.
Pittsfield Road Work and Construction Updates June 22-26
It is important to note that the schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
North Adams Airport Commission Appoints New Manager
The Airport Commission has approved the appointment of Skyler Friedman as the airport's new manager.
Pittsfield Leader Receives Commonwealth Pride Award
Berkshire Pride's president and Pittsfield's HR director received an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award on Wednesday at the State House.
MassDOT: Daytime and Overnight Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26
Pittsfield 'Targeted' Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
At this time investigators believe that the shooting was a targeted act.
Berkshire Botanical Garden Presents 'Family Fridays'
Family Fridays is free with Garden admission. Garden admission for BBG members and children under 12 is free.
Dalton Air Quality Report Links Dust to Digsite
Air Partners Collaborative of Needham monitored the air quality over five months — from October to April — using a network of monitoring sensors at strategic locations surrounding the site.
Williamstown Planners Finalizing Draft of New Subdivision Bylaw
The Planning Board last week gave its final direction to the consultants hired to help the panel rewrite the town's subdivision control bylaw.
Pittsfield Councilors Request Speed Bumps on Lakeway Drive
Councilors have requested speed bumps on Lakeway Drive to address safety concerns on the residential street where Taconic High School's track is located.
Blackshires June 19 Graduation
Each fellow receives a $1,700 completion stipend. Participation is completely free.
Williamstown Launches AlertWilliamstown
Williamstown Launches AlertWilliamstown, New Official Emergency Notification System
Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration
Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.
Holiday Hours: Juneteenth
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Massachusetts as a state and federal holiday on Friday, June 19.
BEAT Welcomes Volunteers to Housatonic River Cleanups
BEAT Welcomes Volunteers to Housatonic River Cleanups on June 27 and July 25 at 9:00 AM
Prospect Meadow Farm Opens New Vocational Barn
Prospect Meadow Farm has officially opened a new barn to sell plants and other goods it produces.
Clarksburg Board Orders Occupant to Vacate Condemned Property
The Select Board on Monday ordered a moldering Daniels Road property to be vacated and referred it to the Attorney General's receivership program.
iBerkshires Monthly Business Review: June 2026
iBerkshires has been busy producing new content based around local businesses. Our new monthly section Berkshire Built highlights local businesses that are producing their own goods.
Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Lucy is an 18-month-old heeler/terrier mix with energy to spare. She has been at the Second Chance Animal Shelter for about a month.
MCLA President Feted With Humor & Praise on Retirement
The college community bid farewell to President Jamie Birge last week as he ended his 10-year tenure at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Bird Banding With Berkshire Bird Observatory at Arrowhead
Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory at Arrowhead this Summer
WilliNet-TV Hires Teri Yuan As new Executive Director
Yuan is a northern Berkshire resident who brings 15 years of executive and operations leadership experience building mission-driven organizations and public facing programs.
Dalton Evaluating Land Bids for Police Station
For over a year, the town has been evaluating solutions to address the deteriorating condition of its police station. Recently, a request for land acquisition proposals has introduced a new option for consideration.
Foundation Work Nearly Complete for North Adams' Greylock School
The School Building Committee was updated on the progress on Tuesday night by Todd Ashford, project manager with Collier's International, the city's owner's project manager.
Lanesborough Town Election Sees Expanded Select Board
The Select Board will now have five people serving with the addition of two more board members elected on Tuesday.
Local Hockey Program's Alum Projected in NHL Draft
An alumnus of the Atlantic Coast Academy hockey program is generating a lot of buzz heading into next week's National Hockey League entry draft.
Adams Man Gets 20 Years for Child Sex Assault
An Adams man has been sentenced to 15 to 20 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a child.
Dalton Voters to Decide Moveable ADUs at Special Town Meeting
It's time for voters to decide if they want to permit mobile accessory dwelling units in town and a special town meeting has been set to do just that.
Berkshire Athenaeum Announces Annual Short Story Contest
The contest is officially open, and submissions will be accepted through 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.
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