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State Cafe is Serving Fresh Vietnamese Dishes

The cafe first opened last summer as 328North and plans to remain open until September. It is offering similar fare, including Vietnamese-inspired dishes like banh mi sandwiches and noodle or rice bowls with a variety vegetables.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study

When the project was proposed last year, officials and community members toured the approximately 69,000-square-foot schools that are more than 50 years old.

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Eversource Ready for An Active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Energy company encourages customers to also be prepared with an emergency plan and storm kit

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McCann Students Excel at National Business Professionals of America Conference

Business Professionals of America is the nation's leading CTSO for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting, office administration, and other business-related career fields

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EPA Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools, Child Care Facilities

Since 2018, EPA has provided over $200 million across the country to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where children learn and play.

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Williamstown's Remedy Hall Moves into New Home

Remedy Hall, which began its life in space at the First Congregational Church, this spring moved east on Main Street (Route 2) to 620 Main St., two doors west of Aubuchon Hardware.

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New Business Offers Boat Tours in the Berkshires

Berkshire Boat Tours started June 1 for the 2025 season.

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BCC State of Work Summit Brought Berkshire Employers Together

The event was presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and 1Berkshire and was held on the college's main campus.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 23 to June 27

This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

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Rewind: June 14 through June 20

A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed.

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U.S. Senator Warren: 'It's Bad In Washington'

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren held a town hall vent at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday.

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Triplex Announces Renovation Plans for Outdoor Patio

The patio will be called "Narrow River," after the Hosokawa family, who has been a major contributor to the Triplex since it reopened as a nonprofit in 2023.

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MassWildLife: Dragonflies are emerging

During the late spring and early summer, dragonflies and damselflies transform from water-dwelling larvae to impressive aerial hunters.

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Co-op Bank Opens New Lending Office in Great Barrington

The new office is home to a dedicated team of experienced lenders ready to assist customers with their borrowing needs.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Lincoln Log Haven

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing a log house at 236 Surriner Road.

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Pedestrian Struck by Car in Pittsfield Dies

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon died later that same evening.

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Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 Kidnapping

The Defendant and a second individual, not yet identified, pulled the victim into their car and drove her to a second location where she was assaulted.

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Lifeguard Shortages May Mean 'Swim At Your Own Risk' At Burbank Park

With only a couple of potential hires, the city will soon decide if the public beach at Onota Lake will be "Swim At Your Own Risk" this season.

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Berkshire County Arc Hires New Risk Management Specialist

Steele has worked at BCArc previously for several years, her most recent position as Director of Brain Injury Services. Three years ago she left BCArc to explore other opportunities.

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Dalton Finance Approved Proposed Police Budget

The finance committee unanimously approved recommending a Police Department budget of $1,631,083 for the special town meeting on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in Wahconah Regional High School.

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Pittsfield Now Sisters With Cape Coast, Ghana

On Thursday, Mayor Peter Marchetti and Metropolitan Chief Executive George Justice Arthur, of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, made it official with a signing ceremony.

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Williamstown Fire District Sets Special Meeting for July 1

The Prudential Committee set the special meeting for Tuesday, July 1, at 4 p.m. at the current fire station at 34 Water St.

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Kirvin Park Staged for 'Significant' Ecological Restoration

The city, in collaboration with the Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees and General Electric Co., is working to enhance the natural resources of the Housatonic River Watershed.

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Bel Air Dam Removal and Traffic Control Plan Update

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Wahconah Street during construction, although there will be a slight lane shift implemented which will be marked by traffic cones and drums.

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Stephanie Lane Appointed Executive Director of CDCSB

Lane, an experienced leader in affordable housing and real estate development.

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NAACP, Women of Color Giving Circle Scholarships

NAACP Berkshire County and the Women of Color Giving Circle awarded students attending a 4-year program scholarships of $1,000 for the first two years.

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MassDOT Plans Replacement of South St. Bridges

The new bridges will have two 11-foot travel lanes, two 5-foot shoulders/bike lanes with 2-foot buffers, and two at least 5-foot-wide sidewalks.

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North Adams Police Report Two Arrests in Narcotics Investigation

On June 18, 2025, the North Adams Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, executed search warrants at two apartments in North Adams

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Pittsfield Lawn and Tractor has a New Name and Space

The new location, 1685 West Housatonic Street, is just up the road from their former spot.

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Williamstown Holds Hearing on National Grid Tree Removal Plan

Tree Warden Robert McCarthy held a public hearing in conjunction with the Planning Board, which has jurisdiction over a handful of trees scheduled for removal because they are part of a state-designated Scenic Byway on Scott Hill Road.

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