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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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North Adams Teen ID'd as Motorcyclist in Fatal Crash

The motorcyclist killed in Wednesday night's collision near Walmart was an 18-year-old city man.

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Dalton Post 155 Holds Jacobsson Memorial Golf Tournament

The Dalton American Legion Post 155 hosts the 9th annual Eric Jacobsson Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bas Ridge Golf Course in Hinsdale.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Sets 2026-27 Agenda

In a special in-person meeting at the middle-high school on a Saturday morning in August, the School Committee finalized its goals for the academic year ahead.

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Community in Unity Day in Pittsfield

Community in Unity Day: Living with Purpose will be held on the Pittsfield Common on First Street from 10 to 4 on Monday, Sept. 7.

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Pittsfield Shelter Remains Full, ServiceNet Plans for Winter

The Pearl shelter has a consistent waitlist, but family shelters have vacancies because of changed statewide eligibility criteria.

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Pittsfield School Committee OKs Contracts, New Time-Out Regulations

The School Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday to settle contracts before the new, institutionally different school year.

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Weekend Outlook: First Fridays and Garlic

Here is what is happening in the Berkshires this Labor Day weekend including First Fridays, live music, and a lot of garlic.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in North Adams

A motorcyclist was killed on Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision.

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Pittsfield ZBA Approves Sign for Buffet in Former Harry's

A new restaurant is closer to its opening day in the former Harry's Supermarket.

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Dalton Board of Health Adopts New Food Permit System

The Board of Health approved a four-tier risk system for food permits, aiming for more cost-effective inspections.

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Pittsfield Halloween Parade Calls for Participants and Volunteers

The Parks and Recreation team is seeking floats, marchers, bands, and volunteers to participate in this annual tradition.

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Lee Wants Bioremediation in Housatonic River Vernal Pool Study

Lee has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric to include PCB bioremediation in its vernal pool study on the Housatonic River.

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Adams Prudential Committee Evaluating Truck Replacement

The Fire Department's Engine 2 is suffering from rust and the Prudential Committee needs to decide if it should fixed or run until it can be replaced.

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North Adams Emergency Services Respond to Car, Motorcycle Collision on Curran Highway

Authorities have not released further details regarding the identities or conditions of those involved. The accident remains under investigation.

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New Ninja Playground Opens in Lee

Hundreds turned out recently at Lee Athletic Field to cut the ribbon on the new Ninja Playground — where generations will come to play, bond, and build the grit to take on anything.

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St. Agnes Academy Offers Meals at No Cost to Students

St. Agnes Academy is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

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Companion Corner: Dolly at Berkshire Humane Society

There is an affectionate kitty at Berkshire Humane Society looking for a new home.

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Lanesborough Zoning Board Welcomes New Member

Last week, the Zoning Board met to restructure its board.

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Suspect in Circular Avenue Shooting Arraigned

A suspect is being held without bail after being arraigned on charges related to last month's shooting at Circular Avenue and Division Street.

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North County Education Study Preparing to Survey Communities

The North Berkshire Educational Sustainability Study is looking for input from residents about what is working — and what is not — in the four districts participating in the study.

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ProAdams Seek Sponsors for 'Bears on Parade'

The town will welcome a new kind of visitor as part of a community-wide public art program, bringing more than a dozen fiberglass bears that organizers hope will spark community pride and attract visitors.

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BCC Presents AI Summit on Sept. 23

Summit geared towards hospitality and tourism industries

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Adams Weighs New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

At a public hearing on short-term rentals last month, residents and owners discussed proposed limits on rental days, inspection and registration requirements, parking standards, and how—or whether—the town is capturing the tax revenue guests already pay.

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Barrett Holds off Fitch in State House Race

In an election night cliffhanger that had supporters of each candidate anxiously checking their cell phone screens two hours after the polls closed, Barrett defeated challenger Andrew Fitch in the First Berkshire Democratic primary for the State House of Representatives.

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Pittsfield Man Arrested for Aug. 18 Shooting

On Tuesday, the Pittsfield Police arrested Willie Harrison, 26, of North Street, in connection with the August 18th Circular Avenue and Division Street Pittsfield non-fatal shooting.

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Lanesborough's Square Roots Farm Looking to Install Solar Panels

Square Roots Farm is looking to install solar arrays to generate power and provide shade for its livestock.

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'Noises Off': Get Ready to Laugh & Laugh for Two Hours

That noise you're hearing coming out of Pittsfield? It's the howlin' and hootin' and seismic sounds from the crowd of people who packed the Barrington Stage Company's Boyd-Quinson Theater on Wednesday afternoon to catch the matinee of "Noises Off."

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Adams Restaurants Near Completion, Signage Hits Zoning Hurdle

Construction at 19 Park St. is nearly complete, with two new restaurants preparing to open—but one hurdle remains: getting a signage plan approved under the town’s restrictive zoning regulations.

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City Man Charged in Marshall Street Crash

John Miner, of North Adams, who police said is in his 40s, has been charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and wanton destruction of property after his pickup truck crashed into Brewster’s antique shop and damaged nearby Tres Ninos Taqueria.

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