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Pittsfield School Officials See FY27 Budget Without Morningside
Retiring Morningside Community School in the fall would cut about $2.5 million from the FY27 budget.
MassWildlife: Black bears are active and searching for food
If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.
Massachusetts to Launch EBT Chip Cards
Healey-Driscoll Administration begins notifying retailers as Massachusetts would become the third state in country to adopt chip and tap-enabled EBT cards shown to greatly prevent theft in system
North Adams Students Support Hometown Heroes Banner Program
The banners will feature ground-level QR codes that link directly to the student-produced website. To build the content, the class generated a list of questions to connect with local families.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Farmhouse
Are you looking for a charming New England farmhouse to enjoy with your family?
MassDOT: South County Daytime, Nighttime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, April 13, through Saturday, April 18
Congressman Neal Talks With Reid Middle School Students
Students in Susan Mooney's class prepared questions related to their civics projects, ranging from government transparency and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sports to mental health.
North Adams Label Shopper Reopens in New Location
In a matter of days, Label Shopper in the L-shaped mall moved across the parking lot into new quarters and hung out a grand opening sign.
Dalton 2026 Hydrant Flushing
Water mains throughout the town will be flushed over the next eight weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.
South County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The collection window is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pittsfield Health Shuts Down North Street Eatery for 'Pests'
Iztac Mexican Restaurant is currently shut down by the Health Department.
BCC Sees $1M in Federal Funds for Trades Academy
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the college to highlight the $995,000 he secured through congressionally directed spending.
Faith & Fellowship: North Adams Area Church News
From Sunday morning times to weekday group activities, here is what’s happening at local houses of worship this week.
Companion Corner: Glo at the Berkshire Humane Society
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure
Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.
Weekend Outlook: Wahconah Goodbye, Fundraisers and More
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including fundraisers, concerts and more.
Pittsfield to Host Open House for Safety Action Plan
April 15, 2026, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hot Plate Brewing Company, located at 1 School Street.
Lanesborough Officials Review Schools' Budgets
Bergeron answered that officials in both member towns told the district they did not want Mount Greylock using taxpayers' money to build their reserves.
Special Meeting Set for PHS Statement of Interest
The School Building Needs Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday to decide if Pittsfield should seek funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to repair its oldest high school, PHS.
Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud Charges
The former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury.
No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Normal conditions have returned to the Southeast and Western Regions of the state.
North Adams School Committee Applauds Award Winner, Hears Budget
The School Committee on Tuesday voted to send a recommending fiscal 2027 budget to a public hearing and congratulated the newest recipient of the Superintendent's Award.
Roundabout Considered for Pittsfield's East, Fenn Intersection
A roundabout is under consideration to improve safety at the intersection of East and Fenn Streets.
First Assistant District Attorney Named Mass Prosecutor of the Year
First Assistant District Attorney Shelvey was nominated based on her work and leadership within the office, including her successful trial record.
Busy Road Project Summer for North Adams
Mayor Jennifer Macksey updated the Finance Committee on Tuesday about some of the work being planned, including Berkshire Gas' plans to replace pipes along West Main Street.
Adams Fire Deliberates Next Steps on Retirement Mandate
The Fire Department is seeking clarifications on how the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will affect its older members who aren't involved in firefighting.
BCC's New President Gets Higher Ed Board OK
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.
Clarksburg School Pressed to Find More Savings for Fiscal 2027
School officials are looking at the elimination of three teaching assistants, prekindergarten for 3-year-olds and a two part-time positions to reduce the fiscal 2027 budget.
National Grid to Host Customer Assistance Event in North Adams
Customer Assistance experts to visit communities across the state to highlight bill management, plus energy and money saving tips
Berkshire Delegation Details Efforts to Help Berkshires
Legislators say they are advocating for programs and services that Berkshire County residents need the most, amidst federal funding cuts.
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