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St. John's Announces Organ Dedication Recital
St. John's Williamstown is a multi-generational congregation of about 300 members.
BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex
BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex and North Street Southbound Lane
Pittsfield Licensing Board Puts Heat on Chili's
In January, the Licensing Board will decide if it should start the six-month timer for Chili's to sell its liquor license before it is revoked.
North Adams Getting $3.1M in State Funding for Walnut St., Heritage Park
Mayor Jennifer Macksey has been strongly hinting for weeks about the MassWorks money but hasn't been able to speak until the funds were announced by the state.
Flying Cloud STEAM Challenge Night Brings Science to Schoolchildren
Children and their families were able to learn from a range of science experiments last week night from Flying Clouds annual STEAM Challenge Night.
Pittsfield Community Mourns Death of Taconic Student
The school district and city are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Taconic High School student who was found fatally shot on Sunday.
Berkshire County Regional Employment Board Awarded State Grant
In Berkshire County, the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board was awarded a $334,438 Connected Activities Grant.
Berkshire Natural Resources Council Awarded Conservation Partnership Grant
The funding will support projects like creating new walking trails, protecting forests and wetlands, building neighborhood parks and preserving land near rivers and lakes that provide drinking water.
Adams Board Offers Town Administrator Post to Caccamo
The Board of Selectmen voted on Wednesday to offer the position of town administrator to Nicholas Caccamo, current town administrator in Williamsburg.
Dalton Police Station Consultant to Create 'Fictitious' Rendering
Public Safety Advisory Committee members are conflicted on how to proceed with the proposed public safety facility project.
Giving Back Guide Now Available
The Giving Back guide includes a directory of over 1,000 Berkshire nonprofits by category.
Companion Corner: Ava at Second Chance Animal Shelter
There's a dog at Second Chance Animal Shelter that is ready to play fetch with her new family.
Book and Record Store Opens in Pittsfield
Indie Readery and Records held its grand opening Thursday with a ribbon cutting at their location at 314 North St.
Pittsfield Hosts Open Houses on Integrated Water Resources Management Plan
The city is developing the IWRMP to evaluate the city's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Clark Art First Free Sunday
In celebration of Laura Ellen Bacon's willow sculpture Gathering My Thoughts, part of the outdoor sculpture exhibition Ground/work 2025, the November First Sunday Free's theme is "Twisting Trees."
Hearthway Plans Housing Development at Former Pittsfield Polish Club
A local affordable housing provider is planning nearly 50 new units on the former site of the Polish Community Club.
Dalton Finalizes Town Manager Contract
Town Manager Eric Anderson will start in his new role Nov. 17.
Guest Column: When Behavioral Health Funding Is Cut, the Berkshires Pays the Price
These cuts don't save money in the long run. They simply shift costs. A lack of early intervention turns manageable problems into full-blown crises.
Adams Interviews Three Finalists for Town Administrator
The board spent nearly four hours on Saturday interviewing three candidates for the post: Peter White, Nicholas Caccamo and Dillon Maxfield.
MassDOT: Temporary Closure of Route 2 in Florida
Closure expected to remain in place until fuel spill and crash cleanup is completed
Rabies Scare Shuts Down Nonprofit Riding Program
Blue Rider Stables has been in quarantine for weeks after a rabid skunk wandered onto the farm and bit one of the horses.
Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School Lockdown
Berkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife: Homes for Bats on Halloween
Bat week is Oct. 24-31
Pittsfield CPA Public Hearing Set for Nov. 3
The process open thru Nov. 15, 2025
Pittsfield School Candidates Debate PHS Investigation, District Needs
Candidates for the School Committee weighed in on transparency, district restructuring, and other issues during the Oct. 16 debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Williamstown Select Board Hears from Ag Commission, Water Quality District
The town's Agricultural Commission is considering ways to expand its reach to protect farming in a town that once boasted 138 working farms.
Pittsfield Halloween Parade Celebrates Parades Past
The parade has a long history dating back to the mid-1940s, when General Electric and other local businesses created spooky floats and marched down North Street. The parade moved to Tyler Street in 2011.
New Moon Lodge Veteran Resource Fair & Dinner Returns
The New Moon Lodge's ballroom will once again be filled with resources to support veterans during its second annual resource fair and dinner event.
Fatally Shot Juvenile Found In Pittsfield Car Accident
The investigation remains active. As more information becomes available, it will be released.
Pittsfield Schools Plan Special Meeting Before Middle Restructuring Vote
The school district is approaching its progress point that will determine if the middle schools will restructure next school year.
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