Community
Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health Board
The City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28.
MCLA Leadership Academy Announces Info Sessions, Opens Applications
One-year hybrid program transforms educators into school administrators through arts and social justice lens
Workforce Board Hears Internship, Career Center Gains
The Berkshire Career Center's internship program prepares high school students for the workforce by introducing them to employers and enrichment opportunities.
Mass RMV Reaches 3.5 Million REAL ID Credentials
RMV has been offering the REAL ID to customers since 2018 and anyone who qualifies can get one.
Northampton Teacher Mounts Challenge for 1st Mass Seat
For Jeromie Whalen, his race for the seat in the state's 1st Congressional District is more than a campaign: It's a movement.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 15-19
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Williamstown Looking at Ways to Authorize McCann Tech Building Bond
The town manager Monday told the Select Board that it may need to call a special town meeting to approve a $17 million bond for the roof and window replacement project at McCann Technical School.
Weekend Outlook: Festival and Fair Season
There are a range of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including fairs, festivals, and more.
MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours during the week of Sunday, Sept. 14
Dalton to Decide Budget Changes, CBRSD Agreement
Four articles are to authorize funding for specific projects and address budget changes and the fifth will revisit the Central Berkshire Regional School District's regional agreement.
Louison House Cuts the Ribbon on Bracewell Project for Young Adults
The $2 million project's been in the works for several years and was funded through state and federal funds including the American Rescue Plan Act, and nonprofit organizations and foundations. It offers six efficiency units that include one family unit with two bedrooms and one handicapped accessible apartment.
Pittsfield Marks 24th Anniversary of Terror Attacks
Local veterans and city officials marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States that killed 2,977 people.
Flying Cloud Welcomes New Board Members
Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) welcomes Liliana Atanacio Garcia and Sarah Reynolds North to the organization's Board of Directors.
BFAIR, Care Agencies Celebrate Frontline Professionals
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources partnered with other service agencies like 18 Degrees and United Cerebral Palsy to shine the light on these frontline workers for National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
Big E Fair Opens This Weekend
Over 35 local businesses and organizations will represent and promote Massachusetts’ Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Industries
BEAT to Host Sixth Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
24-hour event to be held on September 13–14 at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams
Williamstown Celebrates New Fitness Pad
The new fitness pad on Stetson Road includes a series of differently sized blocks that facilitate step exercise for people of varying ages and abilities.
Berkshire Cider Approved for Invite-Event
Matt Brogan told the commissioners on Tuesday afternoon that the cidery would be selling its cider and beer from Bright Ideas for the invitation-only event
North Adams School District Starts New Year With New Faces
The public schools welcomed two new faces this year: a dean of students at Brayton Elementary and a director of adult education and 21st Century programming.
Companion Corner: Sabrina at No Paws Left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Renovated Medical Arts Entrance, Parking Lot Open
After six months of closure, the Medical Arts Complex's second-floor entrance is restored, and the parking lot has dozens of additional spaces.
MCLA to Host Lecture Focused on Surveillance, Police, and Big Tech
This year's presentation, titled "Surveillance, Police, and Big Tech: Lessons from Baltimore," will be delivered by Dr. Ben Snyder, associate professor of sociology at Williams College.
Pittsfield Council Accepts $200K for Outdoor Ice Rink
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a total of $200,000 from five local organizations for a portable ice rink system at Clapp Park.
North Adams Council OKs Sale of Historic Church Street Properties
The City Council voted to sell off the three Church Street houses and an adjacent vacant lot for $181,001.
Source of Respiratory Irritant in Williamstown Remains a Mystery
Authorities are still investigating an incident that caused minor respiratory irritation on Sunday at First Congregational Church.
Clarksburg School Refreshes Kindergarten Wing
The flooring in the 1970s "temporary" addition had been showing its age and had been raised as an issue by teachers over the past few years. The School Committee got a tour last week of the changes, largely done by volunteers.
Adams Police Chief Placed on Leave
Adams Police Chief K. Scott Kelley placed on paid leave.
Pittsfield Fire Contained to Kitchen
A small kitchen fire forced a Strong Avenue family to flee their home on Monday evening.
NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment Forum
An interactive discussion to share thoughts on emerging issues in our community
North Adams Planners Approve Gas Station Rebuilds
Boon Properties LLC of New Hyde Park, N.Y., was approved on Monday a second time to redevelop the site along with a complete rebuild of the Valero gas station convenience store on State Road.
