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Pittsfield Pickleball Tourney to Benefit Berkshire Bounty
The round-robin tournament will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Bousquet Sport Club in Pittsfield.
9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in Classrooms
When talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.
North Adams Council OKs New Sustainability Committee
The City Council on Tuesday night moved the establishment of a Sustainability & Tree Commission to a second reading and publication.
Pittsfield Council Rejects Federal Police Drone Grant
The City Council on Tuesday rejected a $31,000 police drone grant after a larger conversation about surveillance and responsible data storage.
Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal Shelter
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Driver Airlifted Following Crash Near Pittsfield-Lanesborough Line
The accident remains under investigation by the Pittsfield Police Traffic Unit.
Cheshire Swears-In New Police Chief Matthew Wright
Matthew Wright, formerly a sergeant in the Adams Police Department, officially took his post on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and said he is excited to hit the ground running.
Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and Pole
The American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.
Pittsfield Health Department Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents
People should speak with their physicians to see if they should also get a pneumonia or RSV vaccination.
City of Pittsfield Sets Household Hazardous Waste Collection
A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MCLA Kicks Off Fall Term With New President, HIgher Enrollment
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts kicked off the school year last week with fully occupied dorms and its "lucky 13th" president.
Kratom Products Pulled From Pittsfield, Statewide Shelves
Throughout the years, retail shops have reached out to the Health Department looking for guidance on kratom products and were notified that it is unregulated.
Voters Will Have to Write in Mount Greylock School Committee Candidates
Voters in Lanesborough and Williamstown will need to write in candidates' names in the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee race on Nov. 3.
Memorial Building Owner Seeks Name Change
The proposal was initially approved but later tabled after a resident urged the board to have town counsel review the documents.
MassDOT: Overnight Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Tuesday, September 8, through Thursday, September 10
Northern Berkshire United Way Sets 90th Annual Meeting
The Northern Berkshire United Way holds its 90th annual meeting and campaign kickoff breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
BRTA Announces Community Shuttle Program
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority starts its Community Shuttle Program on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
'Together for Our Warriors' Seeks to Bridge Gaps in Veteran Services
New nonprofit Together for Our Warriors Inc. is trying to streamline that search by creating a central source for information about the services available to them.
PHS Passes Air, Water Quality Testing
Air and water testing on Pittsfield High School came back favorably as the city prepares a statement of interest for renovations.
Northern Berkshire United Way: 1990's Big Goals, Shifting Needs
Northern Berkshire United Way entered the 1990s with big goals — and met almost all of them. It ended the decade with the largest campaign in its history.
Pittsfield ZBA OKs North Street Dispensary
The board supported a special permit for Cloud Nine Visions LLC to operate at 407 North St. at its August meeting.
Hinsdale Police Rebuild Includes Chief Search, Body Cameras
As the town works to rebuild its Police Department a lot of questions are still ruminating in residents' minds.
Dalton Fire District Faces Major Decision on Future of Station
For several years, the Dalton Fire District has emphasized the fire station's space limitations, and a recent community and space needs analysis further demonstrated that significant decisions need to be made about the facility's future.
Dalton Youth Center Celebrates Refresh of Space
The Dalton Youth Center celebrated its refreshed building to better serve youth from across the county.
This Labor Day, Take Another Look at the Older Worker Behind the Counter
Then I began wondering about her. Why was she standing behind that register at her age?
LitNet Opens Pittsfield Location, Seeks Tutors
For 35 years, the nonprofit Literacy Network has helped adult learners, particularly immigrants, build English and literacy skills, and its new Pittsfield location makes these services more accessible than ever.
Coggins Classic Golf Tournament Helps Bennington Project Independence
Thirty teams hit the green for this year's Coggins Classical Golf tournament, helping Coggins Auto raise money for Bennington Project Independence.
Fanfare Brass Performs Free Patriotic Sing-Along at Arrowhead
The program starts with songs from 1768 and includes current songs as well as discussion of their history. Song sheets provided for those wishing to sing along.
McCann School Project Completion Delayed by Material Removals
McCann Technical School is at the tail end of a $17 million project to update the 64-year-old building's roof, windows and doors.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Colonial in South Pittsfield
This three-bedroom, one-bathroom home was built in 1924 and has 1,540 square feet with 0.15 acres.
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