Community
Dalton Cultural Council Starts Review of Grant Applications
For many of the councilors, this is the first time selecting grant winners for this program. The committee is filled with new members, with Ferrell being the only member from last year.
Eversource: Know the Signs of Utility Imposter Scams
Every day, electric, water, and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by impostor utility scams.
Williams College to Donate Kitchen Equipment to North Adams Airport
The vacant restaurant space in Harriman & West Airport's administration building will finally get some equipment.
MassWildlife: Autumn Underwater
Fall's arrival sparks a quiet transformation beneath the surface of lakes, ponds, and rivers.
McCann Tea Room Provides Real World Culinary Experience
Culinary students at McCann Technical School are serving up delicious meals for the community while learning essential skills.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A House Perfect for a Retreat
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 1030 Simonds Road.
North Adams Emergency Services Collecting Toys for Local Children
The annual Emergency Service Toy Drive will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for needy families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
March For The Food Bank To Be Held In Pittsfield
The Berkshire Mini-March begins at 9:30 a.m. at Hot Plate Brewing in downtown Pittsfield.
Weekend Outlook: The Play's the Thing
Check out all the events happening this weekend, including plays, pancakes and great music. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.
MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25
Clarksburg Cautious on Accepting Briggsville Water Grants
The town has hired a new accountant and received funds to continue work on Middle Road, but it's taking cautious steps regarding grants for the Briggsville Water District.
Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing Continued
Berkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit.
Crane Fund Donates to Local Oranizations
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children has donated funding to 92 organizations around the globe, some in Berkshire County.
Adams Police Finally Outfitted with Body Cameras
He said the cameras have been in circulation, but now all officers are mandated to wear them.
Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Ice Skating Rink Moved to Wahconah Park
This will go before the Conservation Commission on Thursday, as the area staged for the ice rink is in a floodplain.
Greylock School Project Goes Out to Bid
Officials expect to have bids on the $65 million Greylock School project in hand by the end of January.
Shakespeare & Co.'s Annual Fall Festival Concludes This Weekend
The festival brings together students from multiple schools across Berkshire County and eastern New York State for a nine-week, non-competitive exploration of Shakespeare's plays.
Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into Cars
Police have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm.
Companion Corner: Blake at Second Chance Animal Shelter
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Donald C. McGraw Foundation Makes $1M Leadership Gift to Fairview Hospital
This gift continues the decades-long partnership with The Donald C. McGraw Foundation in support of Fairview Hospital.
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Hires New Development Director
At BAV, Moriarty leads a multi-pronged fundraising effort, including cultivating and stewarding individual donors, orchestrating donor events, and overseeing BAV's grant portfolio of private and corporate foundations.
Motorama Distributes More than $10K to Local Organizations
Motorama donated more than $10,000 in grants to a dozen charities and nonprofit organizations this year. It's the largest amount the car show has donated to date.
Williamstown Projects Awarded $835K in State Funding
Community and cultural investments advance Main Street redesign and local destinations
Pittsfield Calls for Snow Angel Program Volunteers
Each winter, many senior residents and individuals with disabilities reach out requesting assistance with snow removal.
State Housing Secretary Hears Struggles, Opportunities in Southern Berkshire
State Secretary of Housing Edward Augustus visited Berkshire County on Tuesday to hear about the region's needs and see opportunities for adding more units.
Lanesborough Considers Partnership for Opioid Settlement Funds
BRPC's Andy Ottoson, who facilitates the countywide Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Preventing Collaborative, explained that the funds have to be used toward opioid specific supports and youth substance prevention.
Cheshire Police Chief on Unpaid Leave Following Arrest
The town's police chief, Michael Alibozek, was placed on unpaid leave Friday after being arrested the week before on charges of soliciting sex for a fee.
Opening of Ultimate Body Factory Longtime Dream of Owners
Their dreams are coming true with the opening of the Ultimate Body Factory on Monday, Dec. 1, at 5 Cheshire Road.
Adams OKs Contracts With Administrator, Interim Chief
The town will have a new administrator onboard almost exactly one year after after Jay Green departed for Lenox.
