Community
Pittsfield Inauguration Includes State of the City Address
On Monday, a largely similar City Council will be inaugurated, along with an almost completely new School Committee.
Hunger in the Berkshires Does Not Take a Holiday
The food drives quiet down, the festive meals are over, and the community's attention shifts to the next challenge.
EPA Releases Yearly Report
Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts
Fun and Games in Williamstown 2025
The town made progress on several fronts to add amenities for recreation and physical fitness.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home with Comfort and Functionality
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 17 Kittredge Road.
Co-op Supports Berkshire Nonprofits with Cash Cube Events
Each participating not-for-profit organization received a $500 contribution from Co-op Bank, along with an on-site Cash Cube visit that gave them the opportunity to catch up to an additional $500.
Lanesborough EMS Soon Moving Next to Police
The Select Board approved the EMS department's lease at the Lanesborough Plaza, effective January.
Public Comments Sought On Human Service Needs In Pittsfield
The Human Services Advisory Council is an 11-member advisory committee that provides funding recommendations to the mayor on how the city should allocate its human services funding.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
This meal will be take-out only. Meals can be picked up between noon and 1:30 pm at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street.
2nd Street Awarded Re-Entry Workforce Development Grant
Award is part of Commonwealth's $2.2 million in total grant funds.
Dalton: Year in Review 2025
Dalton had several staffing changes and controversial situations this year from heated debates over the proposed public safety facility, Berkshire Concrete's mining operation, and more.
Macksey, Shade Pledge Compassion, Accountability as City Leaders
A new government took the reins at City Hall on New Year's Day, pledging to move North Adams forward with compassion and accountability.
Weekend Outlook: Fresh Start
Check out the events happening this weekend including hiking, volunteering, fundraisers, and more.
Happy New Year from iBerkshires.com
We hope all of our readers have had a happy holiday season.
Housatonic Valley Association Awards Local Environmental Heroes
The 2025 Awards Honor Kathy Orlando, Grant Bogle and Rebecca Neary
Licensing Board OKs Pittsfield Businesses Alterations
The Licensing Board OK'd alterations for several local businesses during its last meeting of the year on Monday.
Berkshire Mall Owners Make New Offer to Dissolve Road District
The Berkshire Mall owners are now offering the town a $1.1 million payment to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District.
Snow, Frigid Temperatures Ring in New Year
Prepare for a cold and snowy arrival of 2026.
North Adams Inauguration Set for New Year's Day
The city's new government will be sworn in on Thursday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. in Council Chambers.
North Adams Year in Review 2025
The year 2025 pointed to the city's future with three big projects.
Pittsfield Teachers Get Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss
Pittsfield Public Schools educators can now use bereavement pay for a loss of pregnancy or a stillborn child.
Pittsfield Man Facing Charges in Hit-and-Run
A city man is facing charges in Vermont related to a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian.
New Year's Eve Celebrations to Welcome 2026
Welcome the New Year by celebrating with others at events marking the beginning of 2026, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties.
North Adams Awarded Grant to Support First Responder Health, Wellness
City of North Adams Awarded $15,000 Grant to Support First Responder Health and Wellness
Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee Down to 3
The Public Safety Advisory Committee is down to three members.
Pittsfield 2025 Year in Review
In 2025, the city remained challenged by the homelessness crisis, though the development of new supportive housing offered a promising outlook.
Williamstown Housing Trust Agrees to Continue Emergency Mortgage, Rental Programs
Chair Daniel Gura informed the board that its agreements with Pittsfield's Hearthway Inc., to administer the Williamstown Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Williamstown Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program was expiring at the end of the year.
Pittsfield Housing Project Adds 37 Supportive Units and Collective Hope
The ribbon was cut on Thursday Dec. 19, on nearly 40 supportive permanent housing units; nine at The First, located within the Zion Lutheran Church, and 28 on West Housatonic Street.
North Adams Double Murder Case Continued to March
Darius Hazard, 44, was scheduled for a detention hearing on Monday in Northern Berkshire District Court.
Lanesborough 2025 Year in Review: What's Going On With the Berkshire Mall?
Its current mall owners are planning an assisted living, mixed-use build, and secured Integritus Healthcare as a partner. First, the decrepit mall must be taken down.
