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Market 32 Holds Annual Pet Food and Supply Drive

Customers are invited to purchase and donate items by placing them in specially marked shopping carts located at the front of each store.

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Like Father, Like Son: Lennon Firefighting Legacy Continues

It's not uncommon for firefighting to run in families, but four generations of David Lennons serving in the same department?

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Joint Transportation Panel Hears How Chapter 90 Bill Helps Berkshires, State

A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey would bring $5.3 million more in state Chapter 90 road aid to the Berkshires.

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Q-MoB Offers Briefings on Benefits for Rural Berkshire LGBTQ Community

The organization states the briefings are in response to potential impacts from executive orders and the new Congressional budget.

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Construction Scheduled on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound in West Stockbridge and Blandford

The work will involve bridge painting and repair, tree trimming, and guardrail maintenance, and will necessitate lane closures at various times and locations.

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United Counseling Service Seeks Shared Living Providers in Tri-State Area

The Shared Living Program offers a monthly tax-free stipend and room and board payments to individuals, families, and couples who provide a home and support to an individual with a developmental disability.

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Adams Fire District Holding Info Session on Building, Election

Members of the Fire District are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on the fire station and on the questions being proposed on the upcoming Fire District meeting.

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Baby Animals Festival Back at Hancock Shaker Village

The mission of Hancock Shaker Village is to preserve the history of the Shakers and to educate the public about them, and the baby animals are a big contributor to that.

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District Attorney to Host Workshop on Organized Retail Crime and Financial Fraud

At the workshop, speakers will discuss organized retail crime, financial crime, organized retail crime legislation, and current frauds effecting Berkshire County businesses and banks.

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Street Improvement Project to Begin in Pittsfield

From April 14 to April 18, the city's contractor will be lowering structures and milling the following roads: Joseph Drive, Backman Avenue, Jason Street (from Friar Drive to West Street), Orlando Avenue, and Ridge Avenue.

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Habitat For Humanity Modular Homes Coming to Robbins Ave.

The first of two below-market modular homes arrived on the West Side on Thursday, and both are expected to be move-in ready this summer.

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Williamstown Town Meeting Gets Short-Term Rental Bylaw

After three years of talking about the issue, the Planning Board on Tuesday wrapped up its work on a short-term rental bylaw proposal.

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Pittsfield School Officials Want Summary of PHS Investigation

While it is unclear how much information will be released, School Committee members want some executive summary of the Pittsfield High School investigation into alleged staff misconduct.

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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Launches Market Match Drive

Berkshire Agriculture Ventures has started its 2025 Market Match campaign to aid federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program users.

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LGBTQ+ Business Networking Events Launch in Berkshires

The event aims to facilitate connection and collaboration within the community, and to address political, economic, demographic, and public health challenges.

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North Adams Mans Admits to B&Es

A city man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a string of breaking and entering incidents this week and was sentenced to 18 months in the House of Corrections.

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Weekend Outlook: Baby Animals, Fundraisers, and More

There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including "Baby Animals," fundraisers, live music, and more.

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Free Water Safety Program for Berkshire Middle Schoolers

This pilot program will offer free water safety instruction to middle school students during the 2025 spring break.

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Adams Selectmen Recognize Champion Hurricanes

The Board of Selectmen cheered the Hoosac Valley High girls basketball team last week on their back-to-back District 5 state championships.

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Berkshire County in Mild Drought

As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, a Level 1 – Mild Drought, and a Level – 2 Significant Drought require detailed monitoring of drought conditions.

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Pittsfield Talks Hazard Mitigation

On Monday, community members and public officials mulled disaster preparedness at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center. Pittsfield's 2019 plan is due for an update so the city stays eligible for grant funding and, of course, prepared.

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Cheshire Prepares Fiscal 2026 Budget

The Select Board and Finance Committee held a joint meeting last week to discuss the projected budget for fiscal year 2026, which is forecast to increase by about 4.5 percent.

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Williams: No Evidence of ICE Activity on Campus

Williams College is advising its community members in the wake of rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have been spotted on campus.

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Pittsfield Celebrates Jazz Art Contest Winners

For the month of April, Pittsfield High School students' jazz-inspired works bring color and design to the corridors of City Hall.

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North Adams City Hall Getting Insulation

City Hall will be in a bit of disarray as a project to insulate the 1970s building with spray foam is completed.

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Tractor Supply to Host Pet Treat Tasting Event in North Adams

The event will allow pets to sample various pet treats sold at the store

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State Senate to Commission Bust of Elizabeth Freeman

A bust of Berkshires' freedom fighter Elizabeth Freeman, the first enslaved woman to successfully sue for her freedom in the United States, will be commissioned and placed in the state Senate Chamber.

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House of Polish Opens in Lenox

Mother and daughter duo Paula Mlynarski and Casey Christopher have a passion for art and they are expressing their creativity together through nail design.

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Author Discusses Arnold Print Works History at North Adams Library

Trudel will discuss his two-book series on the Arnold Print Works and its leader, W.M. Arthur Gallup.

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MassDOT: Temporary Detour in Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington

Temporary Detour of Route 23 Westbound at New York State Line

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