Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Gilliard

Mark Gilliard served his country for an amazing 31 years in the Air Force and Army National Guard retiring as a master sergeant.

Use of Slurs Sparks Community Conversation in Pittsfield

The discussion will be held Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Conte Community School in partnership with the public schools, Westside Legends and the Berkshire chapter of the NAACP.

Create an Ad: R.K. Miles

Looking out at that scenery doesn't have to end when you go indoors with Marvin scenic doors, transforming any space by bringing the outdoors in.

Annual Adams Fire District Election to Decide Treasurer Position

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose the district's leadership and decide whether the clerk/treasurer position should shift from an elected role to an appointed one.

BFAIR Celebrates Clients & Staff at Annual Meeting

BFAIR celebrated another year with a merger on the horizon and recognition of those who have helped it get this far.

2026 Town Meeting, Election Briefs

Weekend Outlook: Mother's Day & More

Check out the events happening this weekend including fishing, plays, and more.

Williamstown Voters Have Choices for Library Trustees Spots

Four candidates are on the ballot for two three-year seats on the Milne Public Library Board of Trustees.

Dalton Town Elections Monday, Planning Seat Vacant

Unlike recent elections, all open seats are uncontested this year, with one vacancy still remaining on the Planning Board, which will require write-in votes to fill the seat.

Morningside Closed Friday for Flooding Cleanup

Morningside Community School will be closed Friday, May 8, because of flooding in the building.

Fire District Seeks Legislative Fix for Mandatory Retirement Rule

As the Fire District continues to navigate the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters, one thing is clear: legislative action is needed.

Hoosac Valley High School Third Quarter Honor Roll

Hoosac Valley High School Third Quarter Honor Roll

Pittsfield, Lake Onota Association Partner for Herbicide Treatment

Last week, the City Council voted to use $210,000 in free cash for the herbicide treatment of Onota Lake and accepted more than $46,000 from LOPA for the effort.

Pittsfield Girls Softball Returns with County-Wide Competition

Saturday's 10 a.m. ceremony at Doyle Field will usher in a season that will see Pittsfield teams playing an integrated schedule with programs based in South County, Dalton and Adams.

North Adams School, Finance Committee Endorse $22M School Budget

The Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended a fiscal 2027 spending plan of $22 million that had been approved by the School Committee on Tuesday.

Veteran Adams Selectman John Duval Quits After Election

Duval's departure two years into his three-year term came after Kelly Rice's defeat of Christine Hoyt on Monday.

Pittsfield Teacher on Leave for Allegedly Repeating Slurs

A Herberg Middle School teacher was put on leave after allegedly repeating homophobic and racial slurs used by a student.

Companion Corner: Mattie 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.

Berkshire Special Olympics Returns to Monument Mountain

Runners, jumpers and throwers from throughout the county put themselves to the test and were recognized for their accomplishments.

New BRPC Executive Director Shares Vision and Reflects on Role

Laura Brennan was voted as the executive director after an extensive and lengthy interview process earlier this year to replace retiring Thomas Matuszko.

North Adams Council On Aging Elder Law Presentation

The free in-person event will be held on May 13.

BCC Prepares for New President

Berkshire Community College's new leadership is coming into focus as the academic year winds down and Ellen Kennedy prepares to retire from campus.

Cheshire Holds Off on Officers Until New Police Chief Hired

The town is holding off on filling one of its full-time police officer positions until a new police chief is hired.

Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal Nearing Designer Selection

The proposal to rebuild Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School as a combined facility on West Street is advancing to design.

Downed Line Slows North Adams Traffic, Closes Restaurant

The incident occurred just past 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday as the daily rush hour was about to start.