Teacher of the Month: Christopher Murray

After only a year of teaching, McCann Technical School HVAC teacher Christopher Murray has quickly become a favorite among students.

Cheshire Newcomer Fills Long Vacant Woodlands Seat

Town newcomer Sara Lacombe has been appointed as the town's representative for the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts.

Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs $87M School Budget

Budget season began on Tuesday with a hearing for the city budget, five-year capital improvement plan, and school budget.

Mount Greylock Regional Celebrates Graduation Saturday, June 6

Mount Greylock Regional School will celebrate the graduation of 67 seniors at its annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6.

First Responder Awards Honor Excellence, Highlight Mental Health

First responders gathered at the Proprietor's Lodge last week in advance of EMS Week to celebrate and support their colleagues.

North Adams Unveils Hometown Heroes Banners

More than 300 residents packed the front lawn of City Hall as the community took a moment to reflect on its "Hometown Heroes" during the morning unveiling ceremony.

Bousquet Sport Upgrades to All-Liquor License

Bousquet Sport has upgraded its beverage license so guests can enjoy a cocktail while watching a tennis or pickleball match.

Holiday Hours: Memorial Day

Holiday closures and events for Memorial Day.

Williamstown Town Meeting Debates, Passes by Large Margins, CPA Grants

As it has done nearly every time since the town adopted the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, town meeting Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to respect the decisions of its Community Preservation Committee and award the CPA grants recommended by that body.

Adams Selectmen Vote No Special Election for Vacant Seat

The vacant selectman seat will remain open until the next annual election, unless voters petition for a special town election.

Mother Plans Memorial Bench at Clapp Park

The Parks Commission has OK'd a memorial bench for a young man who had many happy memories at Clapp Park.

Rising Cost of Fireworks Cancels Display at Cheshire Cruz Nite

The annual Cruz Nite is pausing after 30 years because of rising costs.

Memorial Day Events 2026

All events are on Monday, May 25, unless otherwise noted.

Weekend Outlook: Mount Greylock, Shakespeare Day

Check out the events happening this weekend including birding, theater, and more to welcome the warmer weather.

Williamstown Recognizes Local Farmer, Library Director at Town Meeting

For more than 60 years, Winthrop F. Chenail has been selling his bountiful crops to residents of Williamstown and beyond.

Lenox's Hampton Inn Refurbishes Rooms for Better Guest Stay

The Hampton Inn and Suites Berkshires-Lenox was recently updated to create a much more appealing look and better guest amenities.

Lanesborough Planners Bring STR, ADU, Signage Bylaws for Town Vote

The Planning Board held a public comment on the much anticipated bylaws for short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and signage to be presented at the annual town meeting.

iBerkshires Monthly Business Review: May 2026

Companion Corner: Stink at No Paws Left Behind

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

Adams Fire Approves 'Support Person' Policy

The Fire District has established the role of "support person" in its policies to allow firefighters age 65 and older to continue service, but with restrictions.

North Adams Draft Budget Includes Full-Time Tourism Director

The committee has not yet seen a total budget for FY27 but Mayor Jennifer Macksey said she anticipated bringing that figure to the committee next meeting.

Williamstown Backs Parents on School Amendment, Passes All But One Article

Annual town meeting voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to increase the $30.9 million operating budget of the Mount Greylock Regional School District by $120,000 to fund a math interventionist at the elementary school.

Pittsfield Families Frustrated Over Unreleased PHS Report, Herberg Slur Incident

Parents are expressing their frustration with hate speech, bullying, and staff misconduct, which they said happens in Pittsfield schools.

Berkshire Nonproft Spotlight: BFAIR

Pittsfield School Committee Updated on Middle Restructuring, Morningside Closure

Late last year, the former committee voted to restructure Pittsfield's two middle schools in the fall, with Grades 5 and 6 attending Herberg Middle School and Grades 7 and 8 attending Reid Middle School.