Community
Adams Fire District Exploring 'Bigger Picture' for Capital Needs
The Prudential Committee met Monday to discuss several agenda items, including "district expansion," though the topic received only a brief update.
Companion Corner: Bandit at Second Chance
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Weekend Outlook: Fall Foliage Parade, Homelands Powwow and more
The Berkshires are roaring to life this weekend as the fall foliage season officially begins.
Pittsfield DPW to Host Winter Operations Summit for Contractors
The session is open to contractors who have worked with the city and to those interested in joining its winter operations team, to clear neighborhood streets during winter storms.
Sheffield Comprehensive Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey
Paper Copies are available at Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield Senior Center, and Town Hall.
Lanesborough Board Looks to Pontoosuc Island Safety and Cleanup
Kevin McGinnis, Friends board member, spoke to the Select Board last week about how the cleanup went and erosion the group discovered.
Town Clerk Says Cheshire Records Need Better Storage
On Tuesday, Town Clerk Whitney Flynn brought the attention of the unsafe record keeping to the Select Board.
Adams Town Meeting Members Approve All Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Some 98 of the town's 150 town meeting members attend the hourlong special town meeting in the Memorial Building gymnasium. All three articles on the warrant passed unanimously.
Local Access Channels Exploring 'New Media' Opportunities, Expanding Options
The community-based non-profit organizations that operate local access cable TV channels in the Berkshires have been expanding their roles and strengthening their ties to their communities to adapt to the volatile era of "new media."
Notre Dame Church Closed Indefinitely as Diocese Assesses Structural Damage
The Notre Dame Church is now closed indefinitely after inspections revealed structural damage, particularly in the steeple.
Public Access Stations Look to Legislature, Alternatives for Revenue
There has been a steady decline in traditional cable TV subscribers, as viewers turn to online streaming media. This includes existing subscribers who "cut the cord" and young people who have grown up using online media rather than traditional cable.
Pittsfield Park Getting Basketball Court Renovations
The park, which also has a playground and seating areas, is along the West Branch of the Housatonic River, and the work requires ConCom approval.
NAMI Berkshire County to Host Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony
The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the organization's accomplishments over the past year while recognizing individuals whose dedication has strengthened mental health awareness and support throughout Berkshire County.
Two Transported to Hospital After Curran Highway Car Crash
Two people were transported to the emergency department and both cars were towed from the scene.
Sheffield Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director of Operations
The appointment comes as the Sheffield Land Trust marks a leadership transition.
Pittsfield Fire Department to Host Open House
At the open house, the public will have the opportunity to learn about fire and life safety practices through various fire prevention activities. The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office will provide free child safety ID kits and fingerprinting for kids.
Local Public-Access Stations Face Funding Challenges in Streaming Era
Local public-access cable television channels have an important role in the media landscape of Berkshire County.
Williamstown Select Board OK's 'Heroes' Banners, Names Skate Park for Max Rothschild
Unlike two weeks ago more people turned out Monday to urge the board to accept the plan to hang the Hometown Hero banners on utility poles around town between Memorial Day and Veterans Day starting in the spring of 2027.
Pittsfield Airport Solar Panels to Generate Millions
On Monday, the ceremonial switch was flipped on 17.7 acres of solar fields at the airport on Tamarack Road. This project has been in progress since 2016, and the panels have been active since December.
Retired Eye Doctor Killed by Fallen Tree in Lenox
Dr. Bruce Evenchik, 78, was found on the trail near the parking area by passing hikers and pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
Youth for the Future: Addison Lee
Youth for the Future is a 12-month series that honors young individuals who are making an impact on their community. This year's sponsor is Patriot Car Wash
North Adams Reschedules Boxcar Races, BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 2
Organizers report that a limited supply of boxcar kits and fully built cars remain available for last-minute entries.
Zion Lutheran Church Hosts German Dinner
Reservations encouraged.
Second Homelands Powwow Comes to the Berkshires
More than 160 Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican tribal members and descendants expected to return to their ancestral homelands for a weekend of culture, connection, and community
State Auditor DiZoglio Pushes for Beacon Hill Transparency
More than a dozen people filled Nessacus Regional Middle School's auditorium Thursday as DiZoglio outlined her belief that power on Beacon Hill has become concentrated among a small number of House leaders, limiting legislative debate and creating what she described as a system of "rewards and punishment" to influence lawmakers.
Cheshire Man Faces Charges in Multiple Vehicle Crash
A Cheshire, Mass., man is being charged with gross negligence in operation and leaving the scene of an accident after a crash Saturday night that heavily damaged at least a half-dozen parked cars.
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Bosun's Mate Ray Boucher
Ray Boucher served his country for eight years in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War as a bosun's mate, third class.
How Is Pittsfield Being Surveilled? Councilors Want to Know
Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham and Ward 7 Councilor Katherine Moody have asked for reports on the surveillance technology Pittsfield uses.
Oct. 17 Opening Planned for Williamstown Skate Park
The festivities, scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m., will feature a demonstration by a professional skateboarder, food and music to celebrate the long-sought publicly/privately funded facility.
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