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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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BRPC Announces Promotions

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission announced the recent promotions of staff members Krystal Bartley, Britney Daniels, Noé González Ortiz, Alecia Herrick, Jocelyn Latvalla, and Andrew McKeever.

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Youth for the Future: Sharaya Keele

Volunteer coach Sharaya Keele is pursuing her basketball dreams while helping to teach others who may have the same goal.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Schedule

It is important to note that the schedule for this work is subject to change due to inclement weather.

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Auto Express Opens Second Location in Dalton

Auto Express celebrated the opening of its second location Friday, serving up food from Ozzie's Steak and Eggs.

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Governor Launches Program to Help Homeowners Build Accessory Dwelling Units

New program will help homeowners determine whether an ADU is right for their property

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New Eagle Street Shop Has the Perfect Toppers

Patricia Welch, who has more than 60 years of hatmaking experience, recently opened Tip Top Hats at 16 Eagle St.

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Mass Firefighters Help Battle Minnesota Fires

DCR and DFG are deploying a 10-person crew of firefighters to help battle blazes.

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Colegrove Summer Program Capped With North Adams Recreation

The planes were paper, the buildings cardboard and Main Street was a hallway at Colegrove Park Elementary School, but the setup represented nearly two weeks of creative research and design by the pupils in the public schools' 21st Century Summer Program.

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Friday Front Porch: A Colonial in South Pittsfield

Are you looking for a home with timeless character and thoughtful updates? Then this home on Warwick Street may be the perfect fit.

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BHS Hospitals Receive High Marks from CMS

CMS ratings matter because they give patients an independent look at hospital quality, safety, and patient experience and help them make informed decisions about where to receive care.

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Air and Water Quality Testing Planned for Pittsfield High

The district will test air and water quality at Pittsfield High School as it prepares to request funding for "in need but not dire" renovations.

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Hancock Shaker Village Celebrations Round Stone Barn's 200th

For two centuries, Hancock Shaker Village has been home to the only circular barn ever built by the Shakers, and on Sunday, the museum will be celebrating the landmark's bicentennial.

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Dalton Officials Seek Answers on Safety for Main Street Intersection

Earlier this month, the Select Board voted to request that the state conduct a traffic study of the area and provide recommendations for potential safety improvements.

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MassDOT: Overnight Construction Operations on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, August 3, through Thursday, August 6

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Dalton Fire District Looks to Update Fees, Infrastructure

The Fire District is looking to help update sewer and water infrastructure as well as update its fees for unpaid water bills.

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Hockey Tournament Raises Funds for Youngster's Fight with Cancer

Until the day Liam Lescarbeau can rejoin them on the ice, the Berkshire County hockey community has his back

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Seafood Restaurant Planned for North Street, Pending Liquor License

You may notice a different look to the former Iztac Mexican Restaurant — the brightly colored front entrance has given way to a more subdued, moody facade.

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Weekend Outlook: Barn Birthday, Musical Nights

Check out the events happening this week including musical nights, turtles, and more.

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Pittsfield, Dalton Schools Awarded Funds To Support Life Sciences

PPS was awarded $36,000, and CBRSD was awarded $17,843.

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Dalton Board Talks Short-Term Rentals

Municipalities across Berkshire County have been grappling with how to regulate these rentals, and now the conversation has reached Dalton.

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Berkshire Museum Holds Grand Reopening

The pouring rain pattered against the Berkshire Museum's tall lecture hall windows as officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the museum's grand reopening following its historic renovation.

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Teacher of the Month: Allison Zustra

Students in Brayton Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Allison Zustra's class develop a love of learning through play, music, movement, and hands-on activities.

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Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal Shelter

Gabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with.

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North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers

Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Monday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.

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BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline

The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline. This enrollment period is open to prospective students entering grades 6 through 10.

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CTSB Launches New Community Radio Station

The station began broadcasting on July 3, 2026 from CTSB's studios in Lee and can be heard on 107.3 FM throughout much of the Southern Berkshires and online at wgslradio.org.

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Williamstown Studying Major Overhaul for Main Street

The town is working with a Worcester civil engineering firm to redesign Main Street with an eye toward a major project sometime in the next decade.

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