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Pittsfield Conducting Housing Production Plan with BRPC

A housing production plan helps create a pathway for municipalities to build housing through specific goals while contributing public input and a survey of community needs.

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Karen Allen on Harrison Ford, John Belushi, Steven Spielberg and Williamstown

This season, Allen returned to the Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre in Abi Morgan's "LoveSong," a play about how love changes people over time.

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Williamstown Child Dies in Collision with Motor Vehicle

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office announced the fatal accident on Saturday morning.

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Mass RMV Reminds Residents to Enter the 2026 Low Number Plate Lottery

Over 12,000 have entered the lottery to date, and residents must enter by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 14.

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Leigh Davis Visits Dalton Food Pantry

On Tuesday, the Loaves and Fishes food pantry was gearing up for their weekly food distribution at the Dalton United Methodist Church. This week, they had a special visitor.

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Friday Front Porch: A Private Escape with Exceptional Views

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 1341 Green River Rd.

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Greenagers Gala Celebrates Youth Work, Community Impact

Last year's special events, including the 2025 summer gala, raised nearly $250,000, nearly 11 percent of the nonprofit's revenue.

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Adams Select Board Discusses Steps for Appointing Police Chief

On Wednesday, the select board approved a framework for a candidate screening committee and heard a potential timeline for making a decision to appoint the next leader of the 18-officer department.

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Pittsfield ConCom OKs Stairs at Pontoosuc Lake

There will be two stair sets on the south shoreline, and additional bank stabilization.

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Berkshire South Sees $1M Earmark for Expansion

On Thursday, Congressman Richard Neal sat with Executive Director Jenise Lucey, board members, and other staff at the center to see how those dollars will help expand childcare, among other areas.

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Ribbon Cut on Lee's Long-Awaited Housing Development

Sitting on the banks of the Housatonic River, this development offers one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of the downtown.

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Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City Audit

On Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit

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South County Farm Grows Community

Jen and Pete Salinetti founded Woven Roots at the turn of the 20th century on a quarter acre of land they owned in Lee.

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Berkshire Communities Awarded Unpaved Roads Program Grants

MassDOT Announces $11.26 Million to Improve Local Unpaved Roads Across Massachusetts

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Companion Corner: Princess at Berkshire Humane Society

Canine caregiver and adoption counselor Simone Olivieri told us about Princess.

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Two Injured in Onota Street Shooting

Police said they will provide no further information will be provided at this time.

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OSHA: Jacob's Pillow Won't Be Cited for 2025 Employee Death

OSHA found no violation of workplace safety and health standards related to the incident, and no citations or penalties were issued.

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Clarksburg Neighbors Raise Concerns Over River Road Bridge Closure

The closure will begin Monday, Aug. 10.

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Bingo for Books at Wander

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Pittsfield's Christian Center Rebrands as 'The Center'

The Center will host its annual Community Day, including a name change celebration, on August 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Berkshire United Way Awarded $400K in Funding to Expand Employer-Supported Childcare

The ECCIF pilot is intended to support partnerships between employers, child care providers, and local organizations with the goal of increasing access to affordable childcare.

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Join BEAT To Free a Tree From Invasive Hardy Kiwi

Hardy kiwi is an ornamental plant known for its fast and dense growing patterns that has become a significant issue in Berkshire County.

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Recent E. Coli Detection in Pontoosuc Lake Confined to Lanesborough

During the Lake Management Commission's second meeting on Thursday, members received an update on the situation.

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Cheshire Cruz Nite Returns Aug. 8

For 35 years, the event has brought the community together for a daylong event, featuring a rock wall, bounce house, games, a car show, raffles, food trucks, performers, and more.

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Pittsfield's Highland Restaurant Closing After 90 Years of Business

On Sunday, the restaurant announced on social media that August will be its last month in business.

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The Round Stone Barn is 200 as Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates

The community was invited to come to the village for free and take part in a wide range of activities including tours, live music from Ida Mae Specker Trio and Tanglewood, demonstrations, and more.

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Stamford Library Receives Grant from the Children's Literacy Foundation

Awarded annually to 12 public libraries in Vermont and New Hampshire, the grant is designed to help small-town libraries create excitement around literacy, update their collections, increase circulation, and strengthen connections with the communities they serve. It is also intended to fill funding shortfalls for libraries with extremely limited resources.

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Hinsdale Can Get Plants Closer to Home Thanks to New Center

The Hinsdale Garden Center has been open since April and is a new spot to get perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables, and more.

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VTF&W: Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete

Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again

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Adams Creates Time Capsule to Be Opened in 25 Years

As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, Adams looked toward the future by creating a time capsule to preserve pieces of the community for future generations.

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