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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025
Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025
'Tis the season to be merry and bright. Planning a holiday event? Let us know at iberkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Nov. 10-14
This work will take several weeks to complete and the weather may have an impact on the schedule.
BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex
BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex and North Street Southbound Lane
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4
Flushing of the City of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4 begins Monday, October 27
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2025
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours and/or events on Halloween.
Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.
Create an Ad: Ioka Valley Farm
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
BHS Implements Color-Coded System for Respiratory Illness Measures
The fall and winter seasons are expected to see a rise in the number of cases of Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital and BHS Physician Practices
BMC to Reopen Main Driveway in Early October
The main driveway can be accessed from the rotary, north or southbound, and provides convenient access to the front of Berkshire Medical Center and the first-floor entrance to the BMC Medical Arts Complex.
North Adams Launches Veterans Banner Program
The Veterans Services Department is seeking city veterans, both living and deceased, to honor on large banners displayed throughout the downtown area.
Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt 2025
The annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt, a traditional and popular feature that kicks off Fall Foliage Festival Week starts Saturday, Sept 27.
Clark Art First Sunday Free
Each First Sunday Free, visitors are welcome to make a mini sculpture inspired by one of the six sculptures in the exhibition and add it to the Clark's growing Ground/work 2025-inspired mural.
Fall Foliage Events, Parade Grand Marshal Announced
The parade will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, from Old State Street and march through downtown North Adams with the theme "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond!"
Mass Department of Revenue Cautions Public to Beware of Text Scams
DOR strongly advises recipients to avoid clicking on any links in these messages.
PopCares to Host 14th Annual Dinner and Auction
The event will take place at The Greylock WORKS, located at 508 State Road in North Adams.
iBerkshires Create an Ad Needs Teachers
Over the past year, students in grades one through eight have participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series to develop advertisements for businesses across the county. We need teachers for season 2.
NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment Forum
An interactive discussion to share thoughts on emerging issues in our community
State Fire Marshal: September is College Fire Safety Month
Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month in Pittsfield
Show Your Library Card and Save this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month
Clark Art Hosts Event For Area College Students
All activities are free. No registration is required to attend Night at the Clark.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 11-15
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Ways to Cool Off this Summer
Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer.
Teacher of the Month: Cindy Dickinson
For many Berkshire County residents, field trips to the farm and its hands-on material are a core memory, whether it's from their experiences in textiles, architecture, or the farm.
Ninth Annual 'Moby-Dick' Read-A-Thon
Participants will read aloud for 15 minutes with the next participant picking up where the prior reader left off.
Deadline Approaching for North Adams Election
The deadline is fast approaching to get nomination papers in for the city election in November.
BRTA Conducting Customer Survey
We invite anyone or any agency to participate in this survey to provide feedback about the BRTA and transit in the Berkshires.
'Choose your Subaru' Fundraiser Benefits Berkshire Humane Society
The Berkshire Humane Society has kicked off its 13th annual "Choose your Subaru" car raffle with Haddad Subaru.
The Classical Beat: Tanglewood & Sevenars: Classical Music Heaven
Tanglewood enters its third week, and the highlights are many; indeed, every concert will be memorable.
Pittsfield Launches a New Municipal Website
The city encourages the public to update their saved bookmarks to the new web address.
BHS Schedules Community Meeting on Fairview Hospital Revitalization Plan
The campus revitalization plan blends historical preservation with innovative design to better integrate new technologies and provide a more welcoming, personalized, and inclusive environment for patients at every step of their care journey.
Holiday Hours: Juneteenth
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Massachusetts as a state and federal holiday on Thursday, June 19.
BCC to Host Berkshire State of Work Summit on June 18
Three tracks to feature 15 sessions, 40+ speakers; 200 attendees expected
Create an Ad: Bedard Brothers
Although only three winners were selected for the series, Bedard and Bird said all the students captured the atmosphere and mission of the dealerships in their ads.
Nonprofit Leaders Recognized for Service to Berkshire County
Seven nonprofit leaders, described as "the best of who we are," have been recognized for their drive to make the Berkshires a better place.
State Fire Marshal Highlights Summer Fire Safety
Grilling, Gasoline, and Smoking Among Outdoor Fire Hazards
Teacher of the Month: Melinda Gowdey
Kittredge Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Melinda Gowdey has been selected as the May Teacher of the Month.
Create an Ad: R.K. Miles
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary School participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
WCMA to Hold Community Forum on New Museum Building's Sustainability Goals
The event will be held at the Williams Inn Ballroom.
Cheshire Community Bazaar and Tag Sale Scheduled for May 10
The deadline to register for a vendor space is April 30, 2025.
Trail Work Underway on Old Adams Road at Mount Greylock
Beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and continuing through Friday, May 2, 2025, trail maintenance will be conducted on the Old Adams Road Trail. The work will take place between the Cheshire Harbor Trailhead and the Jones Nose Trailhead.
Holiday Hours: Patriots Day
Monday, April 21, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.
Questions Needed for Dalton Select Board Forum
For every question, the candidates will each have up to 1 1/2 minutes to answer, followed by 30 seconds each to rebut or follow up. The moderator can allow for further debate on a particular question if needed.
Drury High School Honor Roll
Drury High School second quarter honor roll.
North Adams to Hold Community Meeting On Route 2 Overpass
This event, referred to as the Community Visioning Session, will take place in person at the Berkshire Innovation Center on the Mass MoCA campus.
Casella Transfer Station Accepting Pittsfield Yard Waste
Casella Transfer Station will be accepting yard waste beginning April 2
Berkshire Athenaeum Seed Library Open for the Season
The Berkshire Athenaeum hosted a ribbon cutting for the seasonal opening of its seed library on Saturday.
Community Hero: Reina Mercado-Antunez
Reina Mercado-Antunez is widely regarded by her peers as the glue that holds a community together.
Create an Ad: BFAIR
This month, students highlighted three programs offered by the social services organization BFAIR: employment services, community-based day services, and day habilitation.
Community Hero: Larry Robert
The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts
Pittsfield Seeks Public Input on CDBG Plans
The required plans are designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions.
Triplex's Yearlong Series Celebrates 1975 Films
The series will feature films from renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick, The Maysles Brothers, Robert Altman, Steven Spielberg, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Sidney Lumet, Milos Forman, and Arthur Penn.
Create an Ad: Community Health Program
This month, students showcased Community Health Programs' Mobile Health Units, which provide accessible treatment for minor sicknesses, infections, injuries, vaccines, family services, and more.
BArT Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."
Nomination Papers Available In Adams
Candidates seeking to run for office should contact the Town Clerk's Office to pick up nomination papers. All signatures must be ink signatures, no electronic signatures are allowed.
UNICO Holding Souper Bowl Community Food Drive
UNICO of Pittsfield is holding its Souper Bowl Community Food Drive that will end on Feb. 9, Super Bowl Sunday.
Downtown Pittsfield: A Taste of Downtown
Nineteen restaurants and bars in downtown Pittsfield will be participating.
Think You Need an Antibiotic? You Might Not Get One for Your Cold!
Overexposure to antibiotics over time can cause antibiotic resistance, a dangerous condition when these medications are needed.
North Adams Navigators Honored for Enrolling Residents In Affordable Health Plans
Most people who apply for coverage through the Health Connector qualify for ConnectorCare, which makes coverage more affordable through lower premiums and co-pays, and the elimination of deductibles.
Five Local Firefighters Graduate From Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Five local firefighters were among the 20 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on Monday.
BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
State Fire Marshal Offers Cold Snap Heating Safety Tips
Heating Equipment is a Leading Cause of Fires, Carbon Monoxide
Greylock Federal to Host 'Scamalot'
The webinar will feature actual fraudulent recordings, email and text samples. The conversation will also share next steps on what to do if you become a victim of a scam.
Community Hero of the Month: Remedy Hall Co-Founder Andi Bryant
Bryant co-founded Remedy Hall in 2023 to lessen the financial burden of community members in need by providing essential items that people may be lacking, including hygiene items, cleaning supplies, clothing, bedding, furniture, and other necessities.
Create an Ad: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Williamstown Elementary School third-grade students in Cassie Crosier's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Pittsfield Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule
Casella will be picking up Christmas trees during the month of January.
Holiday Hours: Christmas & New Year's
Businesses, schools and government offices will be taking breaks next week as the nation celebrates Christmas and New Year's.
Create an Ad: Mike's Maytag Home Appliance Center
Morris Elementary School fourth-graders in Pamela Codey's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
BArT Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of Honors. Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of High Honors.
Senator Mark's November Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
State Fire Marshal: Fall Back Safely
Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries Twice a Year, Replace Alarms if Outdated
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield
Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
BCC to Host Fall Open House on Oct. 26
The event takes place in the Connector on BCC’s main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Williamstown Paving Operations
Paving will take place in no particular order.
Kid-Friendly Events this Spooky Season
Trick or treat! Halloween is approaching, and what better way to celebrate with your kids than by participating in these kid-friendly events that are as sweet as the candy your children wholeheartedly adore
Junior Marketers: Southside Sales & Service
Kicking off the series is the family-owned small business Southside Sales & Service, located at 546 Curran Highway in North Adams.
Pittsfield Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents
Homebound residents seeking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations should call the Pittsfield Health Department at (413) 499-9411.
BMC, Berkshire Orthopaedic Recognized For Fragility Fracture Patient Care
BMC joins over 300 health care institutions nationwide that have participated in Own the Bone and its national web-based quality improvement registry, which provides BMC with the tools to support and treat fragility fracture patients.
BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas
This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+
CHP Accepting Applicants for Medical Assistant Work-Training Program
6-Month Paid Training Begins in January 2025
Government Briefs: Healey Signs Gun Law
Gov. Maura T. Healey signed Thursday into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885), which cracks down on ghost guns (homemade weapons that do not have a serial number and thus are untraceable) and guns made with a 3-D printer.
