 Macksey, Shade Pledge Compassion, Accountability as City LeadersA new government took the reins at City Hall on New Year's Day, pledging to move North Adams forward with compassion and accountability.  Weekend Outlook: Fresh StartCheck out the events happening this weekend including hiking, volunteering, fundraisers, and more.  Happy New Year from iBerkshires.comWe hope all of our readers have had a happy holiday season. Housatonic Valley Association Awards Local Environmental HeroesThe 2025 Awards Honor Kathy Orlando, Grant Bogle and Rebecca Neary  Licensing Board OKs Pittsfield Businesses AlterationsThe Licensing Board OK'd alterations for several local businesses during its last meeting of the year on Monday. Berkshire Mall Owners Make New Offer to Dissolve Road DistrictThe Berkshire Mall owners are now offering the town a $1.1 million payment to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District. Snow, Frigid Temperatures Ring in New YearPrepare for a cold and snowy arrival of 2026. North Adams Inauguration Set for New Year's DayThe city's new government will be sworn in on Thursday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. in Council Chambers.  Clark Art Offers Free Admission From January Through MarchIn its fourth year, the "Free for Three" program is part of the Institute's ongoing effort to expand awareness of its programming and to welcome new visitors.  North Adams Year in Review 2025The year 2025 pointed to the city's future with three big projects. Pittsfield Man Facing Charges in Hit-and-RunA city man is facing charges in Vermont related to a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian.  New Year's Eve Celebrations to Welcome 2026Welcome the New Year by celebrating with others at events marking the beginning of 2026, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties. North Adams Awarded Grant to Support First Responder Health, WellnessCity of North Adams Awarded $15,000 Grant to Support First Responder Health and Wellness Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee Down to 3The Public Safety Advisory Committee is down to three members. Local Experts to Host Forum on Artificial Intelligence at BCCThis event is free and open to the public.  Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours For Parents, InfantsParticipants should meet in the Clark Center admissions lobby.  Pittsfield 2025 Year in ReviewIn 2025, the city remained challenged by the homelessness crisis, though the development of new supportive housing offered a promising outlook. Williamstown Housing Trust Agrees to Continue Emergency Mortgage, Rental ProgramsChair Daniel Gura informed the board that its agreements with Pittsfield's Hearthway Inc., to administer the Williamstown Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Williamstown Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program was expiring at the end of the year.  Pittsfield Housing Project Adds 37 Supportive Units and Collective HopeThe ribbon was cut on Thursday Dec. 19, on nearly 40 supportive permanent housing units; nine at The First, located within the Zion Lutheran Church, and 28 on West Housatonic Street. North Adams Double Murder Case Continued to MarchDarius Hazard, 44, was scheduled for a detention hearing on Monday in Northern Berkshire District Court. Lanesborough 2025 Year in Review: What's Going On With the Berkshire Mall?Its current mall owners are planning an assisted living, mixed-use build, and secured Integritus Healthcare as a partner. First, the decrepit mall must be taken down. Berkshire Towns Can Tap State Seasonal Communities ResourcesAdministration extends Seasonal Communities designation to 18 additional communities and launches new funding opportunities  Great Barrington Public Theater Appoints Artistic DirectorJudy Braha to join Jim Frangione as Artistic Director of Great Barrington Public Theater. Bill Sturgeon's 'Morning Drive' Finale Set for Jan. 6The station moved to PCTV from Taconic High School in 2018 and had its inaugural broadcast from the new studios in January of 2019. Central Berkshire Navigating AI in EducationThe Central Berkshire Regional School District is researching artificial intelligence in education to inform future policy and practice. |
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