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Overnight Bridge Painting on I?90 Eastbound and Westbound
Lane closures in place Sunday, September 20, through Thursday, September 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning
Winter Garden Preparation Talk Set at Stamford Library
The Stamford Community Library will present a program on "Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m.
North Adams Seeking Christmas Trees for the Holidays
The City of North Adams is currently seeking the donation of two large Christmas trees, ranging from 25 to 30 feet in height.
Pittsfield Wants People to Know Where Free Public Wifi Is
The Parks Commission approved "Free Wifi" signage at The Common, Riverway Park, and Durant Park.
Score! Pittsfield's 'Mini-Pitch' is Ready for Goals
Fueling excitement around the World Cup, U.S. Soccer worked with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer League to make these facilities available to 20 communities
Wayne Soares Presents 'A Salute to the American Soldier' Benefit Performance in North Adams
The 40-minute, family-friendly musical production honors veterans by taking audiences through the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras.
Companion Corner: Guinea Pigs at Berkshire Humane Society
The shelter has six guinea pigs that are about a month old. They are each named after a rock: Slate, Lava, Igneous, Pumice, Granite, Limestone.
Dalton Board of Health Updates Food Permit Fee System
The board of health approved a new permitting system that shifts away from a flat fee to a categorized system that uses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's risk-based food establishment categories.
Haddad Auto Group Sponsors Strong Little Souls Family Funday, Golf Benefit
The fourth annual Strong Little Souls Family Funday brought more than 30 families affected by pediatric cancer together this year for a day filled with laughter, connection and memories at the Cottage Farm of the Berkshires, owned by George and Sheri Haddad.
John Rubinstein on 'Eisenhower,' Trump, Fosse, Sondheim & Williamstown Theatre Festival
Rubinstein, who turns 80 in December, has been crisscrossing the country, doing the show for the past four years: "I can't wait to do it again and again and again," he said. "It's one of the great crowning pieces of luck of my career."
Flying Cloud Institute Appoints New Development Manager
In this role, Stephanie will develop and deliver on the overall fundraising strategy of the organization, creating a range of sustainable funding streams to support and expand the educational work of the organization.
Steel Structure Completed, Roof Taking Shape at New Greylock School
He said a lot of the masonry block and steel framing on the exteriors should be close to completion by the next meeting. Also, a binder course of asphalt should be down by the first week in October, which should help reduce the dirt and mud coming off the site.
North Adams Seeks to Keep Airport Manager as Hewison Contract Ends
Hewison Aviation's contract with the city ends at the end of September. Neither the city nor Hewison wants to extend it.
Historic Wahconah Park Grandstand Almost Leveled
If you want to catch a last glimpse of the remaining Wahconah Park grandstand, you need to hurry.
Adams Board OKs 3 of 4 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
The Select Board moved forward the three financial articles of the proposed four warrant articles for the special town meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Building.
Cheshire Considering Town Cell Phone Policy
The town is looking into a phone policy after then Police Chief Timothy Garner recently brought the issue up to the Selectmen.
CAT-TV: Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds
CAT-TV and GNAT-TV are inviting local filmmakers, students, families, first-time creators and experienced storytellers to take part in the competitive 2026 Shires 1-Minute Film Fest.
Hoosac Tunnel Mural Unveiled at North Adams' Heritage State Park
The city's newest mural was unveiled Monday evening, followed by a concert at Western Gateway Heritage State Park.
Green River Financial to Award $1K in Grants to North County Teachers
Teachers may apply beginning Sept. 15, 2026, through Oct. 13, 2026.
Williamstown Board Hears Concerns About 'Hometown Heroes' Banners
Durocher was before the board Monday evening to seek its blessing to put banners recognizing living and deceased military veterans on utility poles in Williamstown.
Berkshire Vietnam Veterans Receive Long-Awaited Welcome Home
Nearly a dozen Vietnam veterans visited Washington, D.C., to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
PHS Air and Water Quality Within Accepted Levels
Readings were "acceptable" in all tested locations, and there are recommendations for monitoring humidity, replacing equipment, and additional air monitoring when needed.
Former Cheshire Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Solicitation, Gets Six Months Probation
Alibozek, 53, was arrested on Nov. 7, 2025, by the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit and assisted by troopers from the Cheshire State Police Barracks.
Mausert Block Signage Application on Hold Pending Revisions
The hearing was continued, with Stenson planning on returning with a more detailed proposal showing exactly how the signage would look.
Boston Red Sox's Wally Visits Morris Elementary School
The event gave students a unique opportunity to interact with a character they may have only seen from afar at Fenway Park or on television.
Healey Gives Municipalities Say on Data Centers, Pittsfield Eyes Moratorium
The Data Center Framework, released in June, includes bringing their own clean energy supply, protecting water resources, and being transparent with surrounding communities.
Revolutionary History Comes Alive in Performances at Pittsfield Cemetery
For two weekends, the veil between past and present will lift, bringing Pittsfield's Revolutionary War-era founders to life, particularly the women who challenged the male-dominated 18th-century hierarchy.
Adams High Class of 1956 Holds 70th Reunion
Adams Memorial High School's class of 1956 held its 70th reunion recently at Boston Sea Foods Restaurant in North Adams.
Adams Alerts Celebrate 150 Years Serving the Community
Dozens of fire trucks escorted by marching firefighters made their way around downtown Adams on Saturday to the sounds of drums, fifes and the skirl of the bagpipes.
Hinsdale Select Board Comes to Heated Ending
A Select Board meeting came to an abrupt end after a public comment period was cut short following a heated exchange between a board member and the audience.
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