Community
MassWildlife: Wear your life jacket
Wearing a properly fitted personal flotation device could save your life.
First Responder Awards Honor Excellence, Highlight Mental Health
First responders gathered at the Proprietor's Lodge last week in advance of EMS Week to celebrate and support their colleagues.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Lenox Farmhouse
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 500 Walker St.
North Adams Unveils Hometown Heroes Banners
More than 300 residents packed the front lawn of City Hall as the community took a moment to reflect on its "Hometown Heroes" during the morning unveiling ceremony.
Bousquet Sport Upgrades to All-Liquor License
Bousquet Sport has upgraded its beverage license so guests can enjoy a cocktail while watching a tennis or pickleball match.
Holiday Hours: Memorial Day
Holiday closures and events for Memorial Day.
Milne Public Library Gearing Up to Host their Cultural Showcase
The showcase will feature more than 30 Berkshire organizations where attendees are encouraged to "Explore the world in a day" through food, music, dance, crafts, and more.
Williamstown Town Meeting Debates, Passes by Large Margins, CPA Grants
As it has done nearly every time since the town adopted the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, town meeting Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to respect the decisions of its Community Preservation Committee and award the CPA grants recommended by that body.
Adams Selectmen Vote No Special Election for Vacant Seat
The vacant selectman seat will remain open until the next annual election, unless voters petition for a special town election.
Mother Plans Memorial Bench at Clapp Park
The Parks Commission has OK'd a memorial bench for a young man who had many happy memories at Clapp Park.
Rising Cost of Fireworks Cancels Display at Cheshire Cruz Nite
The annual Cruz Nite is pausing after 30 years because of rising costs.
Memorial Day Events 2026
All events are on Monday, May 25, unless otherwise noted.
Weekend Outlook: Mount Greylock, Shakespeare Day
Check out the events happening this weekend including birding, theater, and more to welcome the warmer weather.
OLLI at BCC to Hold Series of Workshops on 'Big Change'
The workshop is ideal for people who have recently retired or relocated and are feeling overwhelmed.
Williamstown Recognizes Local Farmer, Library Director at Town Meeting
For more than 60 years, Winthrop F. Chenail has been selling his bountiful crops to residents of Williamstown and beyond.
CHP Welcomes New Board Members
Community Health Programs Welcomes New Board Members Marlene Eichholz and Derek Scammahorn
Lenox's Hampton Inn Refurbishes Rooms for Better Guest Stay
The Hampton Inn and Suites Berkshires-Lenox was recently updated to create a much more appealing look and better guest amenities.
Lanesborough Planners Bring STR, ADU, Signage Bylaws for Town Vote
The Planning Board held a public comment on the much anticipated bylaws for short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and signage to be presented at the annual town meeting.
Companion Corner: Stink at No Paws Left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Adams Fire Approves 'Support Person' Policy
The Fire District has established the role of "support person" in its policies to allow firefighters age 65 and older to continue service, but with restrictions.
Barbara Viniar To Speak About Writing Historical Fiction
Author of "Little Bird" at Arrowhead, May 27
North Adams Draft Budget Includes Full-Time Tourism Director
The committee has not yet seen a total budget for FY27 but Mayor Jennifer Macksey said she anticipated bringing that figure to the committee next meeting.
Williamstown Backs Parents on School Amendment, Passes All But One Article
Annual town meeting voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to increase the $30.9 million operating budget of the Mount Greylock Regional School District by $120,000 to fund a math interventionist at the elementary school.
Pittsfield Families Frustrated Over Unreleased PHS Report, Herberg Slur Incident
Parents are expressing their frustration with hate speech, bullying, and staff misconduct, which they said happens in Pittsfield schools.
nbCC Marks 40 Years, Honors Northern Berkshire Hero Awardee
nbCC will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a formal dinner and celebratory dance party at GreylockWORKS.
Dalton UMC Community Tag and Bake Sale Week
At the event, the church will offer food, beverages and bake sale items for purchase, with all proceeds supporting the church’s general fund.
Northern Berkshire United Way Awards Community Needs and Special Grants to Five Local Organizations
Community Needs and Special Grants are designed to support one-time, short-term initiatives that respond to emerging or unmet needs in the region.
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