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Dalton Panel Talks ICE in Berkshire County

Police Chief Deanna Strout is stressing that Dalton residents should feel confident in calling them for help regardless of their immigration status.

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'MA250' Historical Re-enactment Will Pass Through Berkshire County

Communities are urged to participate as the state marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution over the next year.

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Climate Activists Demand That Polluters Pay

Climate activists are demanding that top polluters pay for their impact on the environment.

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State, Stockbridge Land Trust Conserves 300 Acres for Wildlife & Recreation

The new Rockdale Highlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA) protects biodiversity, boosts climate resilience and carbon sequestration, and creates new access to outdoor recreation for the community.

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Annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament Slated for Oct. 18

This event serves as a fundraiser for the Dave Zerbato Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to graduating seniors from both Pittsfield and Taconic High Schools

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PopCares Recognizes BHS Oncology Nurses at Annual Chicken Dinner

Some 350 people came to Greylock Works to eat chicken, take chances on raffles and bid hundreds of dollars for whoopie pies and cupcakes.

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MassDEP: Food Waste Ban Boosts Business

Report finds ban has contributed 1600+ jobs and generated $390 million in industry activity in Massachusetts

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McKay's Family Farm Takes Over Farm Stand in Williamstown

A new owner has taken over the former Chenail's Farm Stand at 877 Simmonds Road.

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Berkshire County Development Alliance Presents Fundraising in a Small Town

The presentation will be with Lisa Lewis of Berkshire Health Systems

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North Adams 'Rises' for Elizabeth Freeman Center

Mayor Jennifer Macksey proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city on Tuesday at the start of Elizabeth Freeman Center's Rise Together walk.

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Nonprofit Center Increases Support For North County Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is adding two fall events in North County.

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Wild Soul River Expands Hours and Offerings

Owners Rebecca Guanzon and Justin Adkins opened the herbal and metaphysical shop in 2021. The shop offers a lot of herbs, herbal teas, and one-on one-sessions for tarot reading and reiki.

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CATA Announces 2025-2026 Studio Arts Workshops

Registration now open; CATA expands studio programs to serve more people with disabilities

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North Adams Launches Veterans Banner Program

The Veterans Services Department is seeking city veterans, both living and deceased, to honor on large banners displayed throughout the downtown area.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic House in Williamstown

Are you looking for a historic home near many attractions? Then this is the 261-year-old home is for you.

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Horses at the Hilltop Event

Hilltop Orchards will donate 5 percent of all sales that day to BHW to be used for scholarships for equine-assisted programs at the ranch, medical care for the horses and donkeys, and hay for the winter.

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Eagle Education Academy Open House Focuses on Student Success

The public alternative school serves students from Grades 6 through 12 who benefit from more individualized support.

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No Injuries In Williamstown Single Car Accident Near Railroad Tracks

Officers anticipated the car would be clear within 15 or so minutes.

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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Begins Oct. 6

Flushing is an important operating procedure that contributes significantly to the maintenance of the water quality in the water distribution system.

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2025 Kusik Award Winners Announced

The Kusik Award is given annually to projects, groups, or individuals who have made contributions to Berkshire County.

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NAPL: The Hoosac Tunnel at 150 Years

This event is co-hosted with the North Adams Historical Society.

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Berkshire Concrete Mining Expansion Increases Resident Frustration

Residential concerns and frustrations grow as Berkshire Concrete Corporation plans to expand its gravel mining operations.

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Adams Sees Tax Rate Drop; Property Tax Bill to Rise 2%

The Board of Selectmen set a split tax rate, which means $15.63 per $1,000 valuation for residential and a 30 percent shift at $21.50 for commercial, industrial and personal property with Selectman Joseph Nowak voting no.

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Create an Ad: Ioka Valley Farm

Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

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Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield Shooting

The conviction stems from the fatal shooting of Jeric Black on Feb. 1, 2022.

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Frost Museum Revives Historic Barn with Major Grant Support

Fall Events Celebrate Frost's Agrarian Legacy and Barn Restoration

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Cornerstone Laid for New Williamstown Fire Station

The continuity of the Williamstown Fire Department was on display Thursday morning as it hit another milestone in the construction of a new station on Main Street.

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Berkshire Horseworks Appoints New Treasurer

Dahndray Sistrunk of Adelson And Company PC, Joins Berkshire HorseWorks Board Of Directors As Treasurer

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Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair

The fair will be held at Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10:00 a.m. to noon.

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Methuselah Ordered to Close Earlier for 'Late-Night Problems'

The bar has been a frequent flier at the Licensing Board over the years, incurring a 30-day liquor license suspension in 2021, as well as two and five-day suspensions leading up to it.

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