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Taconic Student Revitalizes Wild Acres Trailhead Sign
A Taconic High student has given new life to a city trailhead sign that dates back to the 1980s.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy Home in Adams
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 84 North Summer St.
Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn
The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm.
Williamstown Health Board Finalizes N2O Bylaw Draft
The board Tuesday also reversed its earlier decision on phasing in implementation of the anti-smoking bylaw town meeting approved last May.
Friendship Center Food Pantry Adds Thursday Evening Hours
It will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. The pantry, at 45 Eagle Street, serves households in North Adams, Clarksburg and Florida Mountain.
North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges
He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25.
Cheshire Discusses Road Work, ADU Bylaws
Bumpy Fred Mason Road is on the is on the Department of Public Works' project list for this summer.
Williamstown Finance Committee Finalizes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal
The tax bill of a median-priced single family home will go up by 8.45 percent in the year that begins July 1 under a spending plan approved by the Finance Committee on Wednesday night.
Williamstown Community Chest Annual Meeting
The meeting is open to the public.
Stockbridge Grange March Community Dinner
The dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage, carrots, and bread with dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
'Bill of Rights' Poster Contest Open to Berkshire Students
This year's theme focuses on the Bill of Rights and its role in protecting equal justice and human dignity.
Adams Fire District Budget Up Nearly 10%
The Fire District is eyeing a total budget of $3,159,077.78, a 9.67 percent increase from the previous year.
Tenants Moving Into Pittsfield Supportive Housing Project
Tenants began moving into the new permanent supportive housing units on West Housatonic Street this week.
MCLA Announces Four Finalists for Next President
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced four finalists for the position of president, following a national search.
Adams Couple Sentenced to Staggered Prison Terms in Death of Foster Infant
An Adams couple will serve staggered three to five year prison sentences for the 2020 death of their foster infant.
Northern Berkshire United Way Community Needs Grant
Community Needs and Special Grants are intended to support one-time, short-term projects that address current community issues with the goal of positively impacting the community.
Mass Cultural Council Awards Milne Public Library a Creative Experiences Grant
The Cultural Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. at the Milne Public Library located at 1095 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267.
Berkshire South to Host 16th Annual Splash-A-Thon for Adaptive Aquatics
The event, held in the Norris Aquatics Center, begins at 8:00 a.m. and benefits the center’s Adaptive Aquatics programs.
Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Housing Resource Fair
The fair will be held at the First, 74 First Street, on Thursday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Adams Eyes $21M Spending Plan for Fiscal 2027
The town is eyeing a budget slightly over $21 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of 4.5 percent.
Pittsfield Council OKs $15M Borrowing for Drinking Water System
Commissioner of Public Services Ricardo Morales explained that the decades-old filtration units need to be babysat "much more" than usual, and the city is due for new technology.
Pittsfield Holds Second Master Plan Workshop
The city is about halfway through developing its new master plan, and held a second community workshop this past Thursday.
Annual Pride Art Exhibit Extends Call For Art
The exhibit, hosted at the Becket Arts Center, features a jury composed of leaders from some of the region's largest arts institutions.
Companion Corner: Baby at Berkshire Humane Society
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
'Swatting' Incident at Mount Greylock Regional School
A search uncovered no evidence to support the threat and the school returned to normal operations at 11:03 a.m, police said. Additional public safety resources were to remain on scene for the remainder of the school day.
Store at Five Corners Reopens in Williamstown
Colleen Taylor and her brother and business partner Sean Taylor grabbed the concession offered by the Five Corners Stewardship Association, which purchased the store at the junction of Routes 7 and 43 in 2022.
Fairview Hospital named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
This is the 14th straight year that Fairview has achieved the Top 100 designation.
BRPC Awarded Stormwater Pollution Grant
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) was awarded $63,225 to work with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) and Waterstone Engineering to improve stormwater planning tools for local communities.
Adams Fire Questions Impact of Retirement Mandate
Fire District officials say the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will have a "catastrophic" impact on the Fire Department.
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