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Five Facing Drug and Firearm Charges After North Adams Drug Raid
On Aug. 19, members of the North Adams Police Department, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and the Berkshire County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 162 Mohawk Forest Blvd.
Berkshire Business Monthly: August 2026
Middle and South County led the market with increases in both sales and dollar volume in residential sales, while North County single family home sales declined.
Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for FY2027 Grants
Individuals and organizations are encouraged to apply for Mass Cultural Council grants supporting local arts, humanities, and science programs in the coming year.
Williamstown Board of Health Gets Update on 330 Cole Ave.
The Board of Health last Monday saw evidence supporting a tenant's complaint about ventilation issues at their 330 Cole Ave. residence.
Hinsdale Considers Switching Dispatch Centers Amid Response Time Concerns
Hinsdale has experienced longer emergency response times since the Dalton Police Department suspended its mutual aid agreement with the town. Now, Hinsdale is considering suspending its use of Dalton's Communication Center.
Summer Wrapping Up for Pittsfield, Berkshire Students
Students in Pittsfield and beyond are enjoying their last weeks of summer before classes begin.
Williamstown Homeowners Facing 7 Percent Hike in Tax Rate
The increase is because of a 9.12 percent hike in the levy based on the budget and fiscal articles approved for FY27 at May's annual town meeting.
Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs New Art Festival, Hears Wahconah Park Update
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission OK'd the first Local Love Arts Festival at The Common on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Q&A with State Representative Challenger Andrew Fitch
Andrew Fitch, currently a city councilor in the district's largest municipality — and the commonwealth's smallest city — is challenging former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III, who won the First Berkshire seat in a 2017 special election, in the Democratic Party primary.
Q&A with First District Incumbent John Barrett III
John Barrett III has served the district in the State House of Representatives since 2017, when he was elected in a special election.
MassWildLife: Unexpected river hitchhikers
While freshwater mussels are no strangers to hitchhiking, they typically travel only during their earliest life stage.
Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast
Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, the planned development for more homes is already selling fast.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
The mission of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is to facilitate growth for charitable organizations through shared resources, affordable services, and creative collaborations.
Mass RMV to Offer Online Appointment Reservations for Registration and Title Services
New option to reserve appointments online will provide customers with greater flexibility while walk-in service remains available for all customers
Mass 250 Commemorative Plate Becomes Most Popular Specialty Plate in State History
Commemorative plate surpasses 100,000 registrations
Activists Plan Gun Violence Meeting After Pittsfield Shootings
Officials and community activists are responding to a recent string of gun violence incidents with a call to action for public health interventions.
Cheshire Hires Adams Officer as New Police Chief
Adams Police Sgt. Matthew Wright has been tapped as Cheshire's next police chief.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Luxury on Pontoosuc Lake
The house sits on Pontoosuc Lake and includes private lake access and a heated pool with an expansive deck.
MassDOT: Overnight Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, August 24, through Thursday, Aug. 27
Weekend Outlook: Activities From 'Wicked' to Ninjas
Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including live music, races, playgrounds and more.
Another West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in Pittsfield
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed another West Nile virus-infected mosquito sample in the city.
Pittsfield ConCom OKs Additional Herbicide Treatment in Pontoosuc Lake
The Conservation Commission has OK'd an additional 15 acres of contact herbicide treatment at Pontoosuc Lake.
Pittsfield's to Host Public Meeting to Present the Draft Master Plan
Pittsfield's Department of Community Development to Host Public Meeting to Present the Draft Master Plan
Pryor & Peacock's Whimsical Furniture Environmentally Friendly
A unique furniture store has popped up on Elm Street this month.
Adams Board Deems Three Dogs Dangerous
The Select Board on Wednesday declared three dogs "dangerous" and to be restrained after a May dog attack that resulted in the death of Kasey, a 22-year-old Chihuahua mix.
Berkshire Built: Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Hot Plate Brewing Co., opened in 2023, is owned by couple Sarah Real and Mike Dell'Aquila. They have opened the only brewery in the city and create their own lines of beer and hard seltzer.
Former Miss Hall's Teacher Indicted on Assault Charges
According to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, evidence gathered during the investigation shows that the defendant was dismissed from the school in 1994, prior to the end of the school year.
Book Sale at the Adams Free Library
Proceeds from the book sale help support free programming at the library for adults and families.
Hinsdale Fire Department in Need of New Engine
Like many fire departments across the county, Hinsdale's needs a new fire engine, as its current engine has become a safety concern.
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