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Briefs: Motorcyclist Dies From Accident; NYC Man Sentenced in Child Rape
A Lee man involved in a motorcycle accident on Sunday has died from his injuries.
Historic Church Street Homes Finally on the Market
The future of a trio of historic houses on Church Street is now up to a private developer willing to take them on.
Ninth Annual 'Moby-Dick' Read-A-Thon
Participants will read aloud for 15 minutes with the next participant picking up where the prior reader left off.
Parent Group Meet and Greet
This informal gathering offers a chance for adults to connect and for children to play in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Tom Bernard Appointed to Mass Cultural Council
Bernard, the former Mayor of North Adams, Nonprofit Executive to represent Berkshire County on Governing Board
Lanesborough Police Chief Stresses Need for Resources
Police Chief Robert Derksen, citing a week of incidents, emphasized the need for law enforcement resources.
Pittsfield Designates Lower, Upper Middle Schools in Grade Restructure
The School Committee has voted that Herberg will house Grades 5-6 and Reid will be home to Grades 7-8 when the middle schools restructure.
Pittsfield Firefighters Knock Down House Fire
Firefighters were able to knock down a blaze in an unoccupied house at 58 Valentine Road on Wednesday.
North Adams Starbucks Development Hits 'Pause' Button
The corner of Union and Eagle streets will be bare for a while longer as construction hits pause on a retail development that is to include Starbucks.
Companion Corner: Asta at the Berkshire Humane Society
There's a shy cat at Berkshire Humane Society looking for patient owners.
Deadline Approaching for North Adams Election
The deadline is fast approaching to get nomination papers in for the city election in November.
Pittsfield Police Investigating Shooting on Dalton Ave.
Police are investigating a shooting on Tuesday night that left one person injured.
New Secondhand Clothing Store Opens in Lee
Friperie Berkshires opened July 3 in the former storage space of the now closed Karen Keenan Gifts.
HooWRA: Poetry in Motion
Meet at the Bellows South Trailhead parking area in Greylock Glen, Adams on Saturday July 26, at 9:30am.
Federal Cuts That Will Hit Your Wallet, Your Workplace, & Your Community
If you think these programs don't affect you, think again.
MassDOT: Otis, Standisfield Temporary Closure of Route 8
Closure expected to remain in place until repairs are completed
McCann Hopes Students Can Make ADA-Mandated Building Changes
McCann Technical School wants to use a necessary renovation as a teachable moment for its students.
Adams ZBA OKs More Housing Units for Former Community Center
The transformation of the former community center into housing will include four more units.
Man Charged in Pittsfield Fire That Killed Cat
A 23-year-old man has been charged for an early morning structure fire that killed a family cat.
Gateway Fiber Begins Expansion to Pittsfield
Residents will have more competition for internet service with a new provider coming to the city.
'Choose your Subaru' Fundraiser Benefits Berkshire Humane Society
The Berkshire Humane Society has kicked off its 13th annual "Choose your Subaru" car raffle with Haddad Subaru.
EPA Sets Meeting on Silver Lake Maintenance
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites the public to attend a meeting on Tuesday, July 22, on Silver Lake.
Connecticut Man Held on Lanesborough Stabbing
A Connecticut man is accused of stabbing two men at the Mount Greylock Campground on Friday.
HooWRA Forest Bathing and Stream Splashing
This program is free and open to the public and brought to you by a grant from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
Pittsfield School Committee to See Flag Ordinance
The School Committee will decide a policy to keep flag displays consistent with the district's sentiments.
Second Chance Composting has Moved and Expanded
The material is subjected to high temperatures during processing to meet federal standards to reduce any possible pathogens with end product a rich, dark soil.
Driver Facing Charges in Taft Farms Crash
A North Egremont man is facing charges after allegedly crashing into an outside display at Taft Farms and injuring a child.
Local Kid Starts Small Business to Save up for a Car
A local boy is selling a walking aid to earn money for some wheels.
Pittsfield Police Arrest Suspect in Bank Robbery Incident
James Scales IV, 38, allegedly passed a note to a teller, brandished a knife, and fled the bank with some cash.
Pittsfield Co-op Hires South Street Assistant Branch Manager
Pittsfield Co-operative Bank has hired Felicia Sayers as assistant branch manager of its South Street location.
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