Community
Pittsfield Releases Draft 5-Year CDBG Plan
Pittsfield's 5-Year Consolidated plan targets low to moderate income households, the majority living in the Westside and Morningside neighborhoods.
Williamstown Select Board Candidates Answer Questions
While three seats on the Select Board will be on the ballot at the May 13 annual town election, just one seat is contested.
Wigwam Western Summit Getting Ready to Reopen for Season
The new owners of the Wigwam Western Summit are gearing up to open for their first full season.
Bard College Alum to Speak at Simon's Rock Final Commencement
Chloe Demrovsky, class of 2001, will address graduates at the 56th commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m.
Retired Seniors Recognized as Champion Busy Bees in 2024
Three hundred and five retired seniors gave a total of 40,699 volunteer hours to the community in 2024 through RSVP.
Presentation on Aquatic Macroinvertebrates to Be Held at Williams College
The event will take place in Griffin Hall Room 3 at Williams College.
Lenox Chamber of Commerce Announces Job Fair for April 30
The event will feature participants from various sectors across Berkshire County, including hospitality, retail, and cultural organizations.
Adams Selectmen Candidates Talk Taxes, Roads, Growth at Forum
The three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen — Joseph Nowak, Jay Meczywor and Jerome Socolof — answered questions during the 90-minute forum at the former Firehouse Cafe.
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Hosts Get on Board
Get on Board takes place on Tuesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Co.
Pittsfield to Conduct Phase Two of Water System Flushing
The city indicates that flushing is a standard procedure for maintaining water quality in the distribution system.
Pittsfield Man Accused of Breaking Into TD Bank ATMs
A Pittsfield man was arraigned Thursday on charges in relation to multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins of ATMs at TDB Bank.
Man Facing Charges in Williams College Restroom Surveillance
A Weston man is facing charges related to a camera found with pictures and video in a restroom on the Williams College campus.
New Businesses Blend Cannabis Retail and Motorcycle Culture
Royal Enfield of Bennington County, a multinational motorcycle manufacturer, and Rambler Cannabis Supply held their grand opening on Saturday in the brick building at the intersection of Route 346 and North Pownal Road.
Berkshire Arts Organizations Gets a Boost from State Funding
The announcement was made today at The Guthrie Center.
BerkChique! Returns for Tenth Year to Benefit Ventfort Hall
The event will be held at Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum, located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
A local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.
Dalton Select Board Candidates Advocate for Change
The four Select Board candidates answered questions curated by resident submissions in front of nearly 60 attendees on Thursday night.
Pittsfield Celebrates Century-Old Red Oak on Arbor Day
The city celebrated Arbor Day with a birthday party for a 100-year-old red oak tree outside United Church of Christ.
Lenox Library to Host Launch of Berkshire Salon Series with Tribute Performance
This performance will serve as a tribute to Stephanie Barber, who owned Music Inn and Wheatleigh and had a musical influence on Ramsay.
Greylock School Project Prepping for MSBA Submission
The Greylock School project is preparing for another design submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in early May.
Presentation on Benthic Macroinvertebrates to be Held at Williams College
During the presentation, Declan McCabe will use a slide show and live aquatic macroinvertebrates to discuss several topics
Berkshire Bounty Fundraiser Responds to Community Need
"Spring Into Action" will raise $75,000 for Berkshire Bounty.
Mount Greylock Advisory Council Hopes to Clarify Role With State
The Mount Greylock Advisory Council hopes that a new state division will help clarify its role and foster more communication.
Adams ZBA Gives Thumbs Up to Camping Venture
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday granted Kathryn Foley and Christian Rowe a special permit to operate the campsites with conditions.
Lecture at Lenox Library to Examine Race and Gender Inequality in Service Industries
Her talk is titled "Race and Gender Inequality in Service Work on Trains, Airplanes, and Cruise Ships."
Village Pizza in North Adams Closes After 40 Years
Village Pizza owner Christina Nicholas took to Facebook to announce the closure with an emotional goodbye, explaining that medical issues were forcing her hand.
Cheshire Community Bazaar and Tag Sale Scheduled for May 10
The deadline to register for a vendor space is April 30, 2025.
Dr. John Davis to Discuss Historic Deerfield at Williamstown Lecture
The event will be held in the auditorium at Sweetwood, located at 1611 Cold Spring Road (Route 7) in Williamstown. The Williamstown Historical Museum (WHM) is presenting this free lecture.
Dalton Select Board Candidate Forum Set Thursday
iBerkshires.com is hosting a Select Board candidate forum at the Senior Center on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m.
Pittsfield Council Wants Promised Transparency Around PHS Investigation
The City Council doesn't want promises of transparency around the Pittsfield High School investigation to be backtracked.
