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BCC Renames Library 'The Ruth Edmonds Hill Library'
After conducting historical research into the namesake of the former Jonathan Edwards Library and collecting feedback from the College's internal and larger Berkshire community, BCC determined a name change was warranted.
Springfield Man Arraigned for 'Senseless' Murder in Pittsfield
Jaynes is being held without the right to bail because he is being presented to a grand jury, and will be back in court on July 1.
North Adams Public Schools To Destroy Special Education Records
Records will be destroyed after June 30, 2026.
Pittsfield Rolls Out Reassignments for Morningside Students Next Year
A public hearing was held at the school on Tuesday so that community members could comment on three different options for Morningside students next year:
County Organizations Take Diverse, Incremental Solutions to Affordable Housing
Because the housing crisis impacts people with a wide range of incomes and circumstances, the initiatives to increase the supply and affordability of homes are extremely diverse.
Wahconah Class of 2026 Told to Embrace the Future
Wahconah Regional High School's class of 2026 reflected on their time as the first to have four years in the new building, and how they have become compassionate and caring leaders.
State Fire Marshal Returns to Hoosac Valley to Offer Career Advice
As juniors and seniors consider their futures, Hoosac Valley High School officials strive to introduce them to various industries and accomplished professionals through the Pathways program.
Youth for the Future: AYJ Fund Volunteers
The non-profit was founded in memory of Anna Yan Ji Arabia, who became an angel at the age of 16 after a 3 1/2-year battle with gliomatosis cerebri.
Williamstown Fire District Dedicates New Station
The Massachusetts fire marshal came to town Saturday to congratulate the local Fire District and the taxpayers of Williamstown for the "amazing" station they have built on Main Street.
Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield Stabbing
Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.
Create an Ad: Hometown Tire Works
Crayons and markers in hand, fourth-grade students at Abbott Memorial School brought to life the customer-focused service and reliability of Hometown Tire Works as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Wahconah High Names Top Students For Class of 2026
Wahconah Regional High School has named Haze Brown and Sophie Alsmaan as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2026.
Adams Preparing to Reissue Greylock Glen Campground RFP
The town will try again to find a campground developer for the Greylock Glen, and will be looking for input from the community as it prepares a updated request for proposals.
VTF&W: Electric Fencing Offers Necessary Protection Against Chicken Predation
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department urges poultry owners to use electric fencing and follow other precautions to protect their birds from predation.
Berkshire Community College Graduates Historically Large Class
The largest Berkshire Community College class in more than 10 years crossed Tanglewood's stage on Friday night.
Friday Front Feature: A Lenox Colonial
Are you looking for a colonial-style home with a rural feel but close to the center of it all? Then this is the home for you.
Affordable Housing Solutions Easy — and Complex
The overall effort to solve the national and local housing crisis is paradoxically as straightforward as a game of checkers, but as complex and baffling as a Rubik's Cube puzzle.
Weekend Outlook: Fire Station Celebration, Battlefield Tour
Check out the events happening this weekend including Pride events, ghost talks, and more.
PCTV, WTBR-FM Programs Win National Awards
Pittsfield Community Television and WTBR-FM Programs Win 2026 Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation
Pittsfield Schools Won't Release PHS Report
On Wednesday, elected school officials rescinded a January vote to release the reports with required redactions by Feb. 18, a deadline that was never met, and voted to re-release the executive summary.
Hearthway Tenants Bring Concerns to Williamstown Board of Health
Residents of two properties managed by Pittsfield-based Hearthway Inc. were before the Board of Health on Tuesday with concerns related to the non-profit property manager.
Pride Month Preview: 'Every Day is Pride' in Berkshire County
This is the 10th season of Berkshire Pride celebrations, and the nonprofit has declared "Every Day is Pride."
McCann Postsecondary Programs Graduate 18
She and her classmates, along with two graduates in medical assisting program and 11 in the cosmetology program were presented with the diplomas on Tuesday night at the school.
iBerkshires Appeals Williamstown Board Response to OML Complaint
iBerkshires.com on Wednesday filed an appeal with the Attorney General's Office in Boston challenging the Select Board's determination that a May 11 meeting was held in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
Companion Corner: Zorro & Peanut 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.
Adams District Voters OK All Annual Meeting Articles
Officials say the unanimous approval of all warrant articles at the district’s annual meeting reaffirms citizen support for the district's efforts and well positions the district to address future challenges faced by many communities.
Community Celebration, Impact Fund, Initiatives Planned as BCC President Prepares to Retire
Kennedy will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.
McCann Technical High Graduates 'Walking Out as Professionals'
The "flagship" McCann Technical School awarded diplomas to 127 students in programs from culinary arts to metal fabrication. Some will be going on to college, others already with the skills to enter the workforce.
Clarksburg Meeting OKs All Articles on Warrant
With a total budget up by a modest 3 percent from fiscal year 2026, town meeting cruised through most of the fiscal articles on the warrant without much discussion.
Lanesborough Officials Take Road District Dissolution Off Warrant
The Select Board has removed a town meeting warrant article regarding the dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District.
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