Truck Falls Through Ice on Pontoosuc Lake, City Issues Warning

The Pittsfield Fire Department is urging the public to stay off the ice on all bodies of water.

BArT Enrollment Information Session

Families interested in enrolling at BArT are invited to attend.

SVMC Wellness Connection: Dec. 20

Clark Art Free Gallery Tours for Parents and Infants

Participants should meet at the Clark’s main admissions desk.

Clark Art Offers Free Admission From January Through March

In its third 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.

Dalton Planning Board Works to Update ADU Bylaw

During a meeting last month, the board decided to focus on updating the bylaw to comply with state law before presenting the idea of including mobile/movable tiny houses.

2024 Year in Review: Pittsfield Projects Unfold But Year Ends on Sour Note

The city started off 2024 with a new administration, had a visit from the vice president midway and ended the year with Pittsfield High School embroiled in scandal.

iBerkshires' Top 10 Most-Viewed Stories for 2024

Thousands of articles have been posted on iBerkshires over the last year and some drew more eyeballs than others.

New Year's Eve Celebrations

Enter into the new year by participating in several events marking the beginning of 2025, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties.

2024 Year in Review: Adams' Greylock Glen Vision Coming to Fruition

This was the year when Adams may have finally captured its white whale.

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 Homeless Advisory Committee Hosting Housing Resource Fair

The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.

Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition

The annual Christmas Bird Count has become a tradition for many over the last 125 years while providing valuable environmental insights for researchers, conservation biologists, wildlife agencies, and others.

Pittsfield Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule

Casella will be picking up Christmas trees during the month of January.

Pittsfield's Clapp Park Sled Library Vandalized; Accepting Donations

However, last week, the Clapp Park Little Sled Library's Facebook page announced that all but one of the library's 20-plus sleds were damaged or gone.

Pontoosuc Ave. Bridge Project Meeting Set

The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual information meeting on the proposed replacement of the Pontoosuc Avenue bridge.

Weekend Outlook: Last Weekend of 2024

Although Christmas has passed, there are still several opportunities to celebrate the last weekend of the new year, including a Hanukkah celebration, live music, winter activities, and more.

Man Killed in Great Barrington Accident

A local man was killed Thursday evening when his pickup rolled over on Monument Valley Road.

2024 Year in Review: Dalton's Year of Challenges

Dalton had several controversial situations this year including a demonstration of the dilapidated police station, the suspension of a fire chief and accusations of an unexplainable debt in the Fire District.

Lenox, Williamstown Students Name State Snowplows

The state Department of Transportation has selected snowplow names submitted by students at Morris Elementary and Pine Cobble schools.

Kwanzaa Celebration Set Saturday in Pittsfield

The Women of Color Giving Circle and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program will present their annual community Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St.

Menorah Lighting Begins 8 Days of Hanukkah, Thoughts of Gratitude

Around 40 people attended the community lighting for the first night of Hanukkah, which fell this year on the same day as Christmas. They gathered in the snow around the glowing blue electric menorah even as the temperature hovered around 12 degrees.

2024 Year in Review: Lanesborough's Elmer Becomes King

King Elmer, an American elm at the corner of Route 7 and Summer Street, became a statewide celebrity in July.

Happy Holidays from iBerkshires!

Outdoor Activities, Cultural Classes Offered by Tamarack Hollow

Participants will explore the Boreal forests, newly conserved land, and a trail featuring Georgie's Falls.