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National Grid Urges Customers to Be Aware of Rising Scam Calls

If contacted by someone claiming to represent the company, National Grid recommends that customers always ask for identification.

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After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at Risk

For more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.

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Four Pets Lost in North Adams Fire

A cat may be the cause of a fire that forced a woman to flee her home on Saturday night and lose four of her five pets.

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'Laps for Liam' Benefit Walk Set at Abbott School

Culpepper is asking community members to walk "Laps for Liam" Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 to 3. Event rain date will be Oct. 10, again from 11 to 3.

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Two T's Thrifting Moved to Park Street

Two T's Thrifting was opened by Trisha Carlo in January. The name is a homage to her late partner, Tom Bradley, who died in 2022. She said they both loved thrifting together.

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Dalton Looks to Boost Recycling Through Education, Hauler Regulations

Recycling is a required part of curbside collection for Dalton residents and businesses, and now an education campaign has been launched to ensure the community understands the requirements.

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National Grid Prepared for Early Fall Storm Expected to Impact Massachusetts

Coastal communities and Nantucket to experience high winds and rain; Customers should stay connected for updates

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Berkshire Built: Roxie's Barkery

Since 2020, Roxie's Barkery has been making all-natural treats for dogs after owner McKenna Burzimati realized there weren't many options for pet owners.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Former Sanctuary Now a Home

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 53 Greylock Terrace.

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Governor Issues Preparedness Tips Ahead of the Weekend Storm

Early Fall Nor’easter to Deliver Heavy Rain, Strong Winds to Massachusetts

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North Adams Student Struck by Bicyclist at Bus Stop

The child sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released later that morning.

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Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Warns Public of Phone Scam

The Sheriff's Office has received an increased number of calls from community members reporting that they were contacted by someone claiming to be a member of the Sheriff's Office from numbers with 413 area codes

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North Adams Council Gets Update on Opioid Collaborative Actions

The City Council got an update from the Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative on Tuesday.

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Friends of the North Adams Public Library Book Sale Opens Today

The sale runs Friday, Sept. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and continues Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Pittsfield Schools Revisiting Contact Information Policy After Teacher Allegation

Parents, teachers, and people who represent both roles on Wednesday spoke passionately about allegations that a teacher collected personal information from students.

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Lanesborough Board Bans Resident from Dog Ownership

Animal Control Officer Dale Newberry asked the Select Board on Monday to ban resident Lori Broderick from owning a dog for five years.

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Weekend Outlook: Lenox Apple Squeeze and More

It might look to be a rainy first weekend of fall, but there's plenty to do around the Berkshires.

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Peru Selectman Pays $3K Penalty for Conflict of Interest

Edward Munch has paid a $3,000 civil penalty for violating the conflict of interest law by participating in creating the paid maintenance position he intended to apply for and then working in the new job while still on the Select Board.

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18 Degrees Invites Pittsfield Residents to Community Meetings

Each meeting will follow a community café structure, bringing residents together in small-group conversations about Pittsfield's strengths, challenges, and opportunities for collective action to ensure that every community member's voice is heard and valued.

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Dalton Weighs Sites for Combined Public Safety Facility

Over the course of several meetings, officials have said both the police and fire departments have outgrown their current spaces, prompting discussions about whether a combined public safety complex could offer a feasible long-term solution.

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North Berkshire Educational Study Updating Communities

The steering committee for a regional study on secondary education is getting the word out to participating communities and asking for input.

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Healey Files Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax

If passed, the legislation would suspend the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax for two months, providing immediate relief for residents and truckers.

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Charter Objection Halts Pittsfield DEI Office Restructure

Council chambers saw another charter objection on Tuesday following a lengthy conversation about renaming and merging the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Millay's Steepletop Announces Final 2026 Open Days

The last days for visiting poet Edna St. Vincent Millay's home Steepletop are the weekend Oct. 10 and 11.

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Companion Corner: Ellie at No Paws Left Behind

There is a spicy orange tabby looking for her new home.

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Pittsfield Man Promoted to National Guard Senior Airman

Air National Guard promotions are based on an airman's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.

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Dalton Looks to Curb Sewer Infiltration as Rates More Than Double

The town's sewer rate has more than doubled for fiscal year 2027, with an annual bill of $1,217.08, which is billed bi-annually. The total bill for the town is $1,777,728.50.

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NAPD Seeking Supplies for 'Urban Legends & Cryptids' Haunted House

To help construct the sets, the North Adams Police Department and event volunteers are seeking donations of new, surplus, or gently used construction and prop materials.

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West Stockbridge, Becket Daytime Guardrail Repairs on I-90 Westbound

Shoulder closure in place on Thursday, September 24, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Governor Announces $2M in Fire Safety Funding

Annual Grant Programs Support Education, Alarms, and Home Safety Visits

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