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Community Pitches in on CRA Gym Renovation
New "Dan McMahon Court" to Open in November
Rare297 Bringing Fine Dining Experience for a Year
Rare297 has been open for a year delivering fine dining in the heart of the downtown.
Pittsfield School Building Committee Preps for Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study
Last week, members mapped out a path forward as the city approaches a possible feasibility study for a rebuild of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School on the West Street site.
Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable Work
An art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.
Frightastic Halloween Event for Adults
For those who dare, here are some of the haunted attractions this season. Leave your kids at home and crawl through the area's scariest haunted events.
Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn Demonstration
Students from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration.
RMV Announces Driver's Education to Transition Back to In-Person Format
Research supports that in-person learning fosters better engagement and learning outcomes
'No Kings 2.0' Will Likely Draw Thousands to Berkshire County
Rallies are planned across the nation on Oct. 18 to protest actions by the Trump administration.
Pittsfield ConCom Mulls Pontoosuc Access Plan
Conversation about balancing bank stabilization with shoreline access at Pontoosuc Lake Park continues.
Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore
For three decades, Delores Moore has been educating the next generation and preparing them to fly to their next journey.
Second Drop Farm Opens Cafe After Years of Work
The family-owned farm was purchased in 2020, and the Elliots had planned to open a cafe soon after but pandemic made it harder to do so they decided to focus on the farm.
UCP of Western Mass to Celebrate National White Cane Day
This annual observance recognizes the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion.
Berkshire Arts & Tech School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Berkshire Arts and Technology Public Charter School was filled with dancing, vibrant colors, and a conversation with state Rep. Carlos González to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home With a Private Getaway
Are you looking for a home that doubles as a vacation getaway? Then this is the house for you.
MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Repairs and Lane Closures on I-90
Lane closures in place Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 17
Weekend Outlook: Spooky Pumpkin Fun
Check out the events happening this weekend including pumpkin fun, festivals, and spooky nights.
Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded $276K
The Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership was awarded $276,000 through the Housatonic Valley Association.
Learn How to Stay Safe on the Internet: A Free Community Event
This event will take place at the Parish Hall at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 342 Tunnel St, Readsboro. The program is free and open to the public.
Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw Violation
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
Cheshire Fire Department's New Truck In-Service
On Wednesday night, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel gathered outside the Cheshire Community House to retire the 2001 front-line piece and put their brand-new E-One custom pumper into service.
Williamstown's Purple Valley Trails Hosts Grand Opening Sunday
The PVT network will be celebrated on Sunday when the alliance hosts a grand opening celebration at the Berlin Mountain Trail Head on Berlin Road.
DA Warns Public After Gym Thefts and Check Fraud
Members of the crime ring are breaking into parked, often unlocked, cars at these locations and stealing wallets and other personal items.
Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.
Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025
Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
BFAIR Launch Coat and Boot Drive for Local Veterans
This initiative supports the North Adams Veterans' Services Office, which identified warm outerwear and footwear as a critical need.
Lenox Names New Police Chief
Chief Smith has 11 years of experience as a municipal police chief. For the past 10 years, he has been the Chief of Police for North Brookfield, developing and managing budgets, capital requests, grants, collective bargaining agreements and focusing on officer wellness, recruitment and retention.
Williamstown Board of Health Recognizes Stuebner, Discusses Needs Assessment
The incoming chair of the Board of Health opened Wednesday morning's meeting by talking about the "great loss being felt on our board."
Centennial Committee Gives Adams $85K for Anthony Monument Care
Chair John Duval last week said the check for $84,667.62 was sent to the town treasurer from Edmund St. John III.
Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt 2025
The annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt, a traditional and popular feature that kicks off Fall Foliage Festival Week starts Saturday, Sept 27.
MCLA Physics Department to Host U.S. Department of Energy Physicist
This talk is funded by the American Institute of Physics Foundation's TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant.
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