 Local High School Football Officials Head to Gillette StadiumThe Berkshire County Football Officials Association is pleased to announce a crew of eight of its members will work one of eight state championship games at Gillette Stadium this week.  Berkshire Botanical Garden Presents Holiday MarketplaceThe festivities begin Friday evening, Dec. 5, in BBG's Center House from 5 to 7 p.m. The party includes early wreath-buying opportunities, live music, hors d'oeuvres and a raw bar, and festive libations.  Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker VillageThe origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle.  Snow Angel Volunteers Needed in Pittsfield This WinterThe city created this program to help community members who have difficulty cleaning up sidewalks after a big snowstorm. Governor Declares Nov. 28 As 'Green Friday'Massachusetts is home to 459 Christmas tree farms, which operate on nearly 3,000 acres of land and contribute more than $4.5 million to the local economy every year. Weekend Outlook: Holiday CheerBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including holiday concerts, Santa meet and greets, and some Chritsmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here. Pittsfield Issues Road Cut MoratoriumThe road cut moratorium is implemented each winter to keep roads clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary patches while hot mix asphalt material is unavailable. Holiday Wreath Art Auction to Benefit Pittsfield Food PantriesApproximately 50 wreaths will be on display during this ticketed event. North Adams City Council Hears From Berkshire Food ProjectMore people are seeking food and warmth and social connectedness — and that's been reflected in the Berkshire Food Project's numbers.  Williamstown Select Board Asked to Consider Fireworks BanHarsch gave the board documents outlining some of that science with links to articles he found in his research on the topic.  Hundreds Raise Tens of Thousands of Dollars for Food Pantries at Thankful 5KDalton's Alexander White won the event going away with a time of 16 minutes, 12.56 seconds and 5:13 mile pace. He finished 40 seconds ahead of runner-up Towsend Roussin of West Roxbury.  The Wild Turkey's Contribution to ThanksgivingNorth America's native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table.  Happy Thanksgiving from iBerkshires.comThank you to all our readers. We hope that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Dalton Announces New Supplier for Energy ProgramBeginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh. MountainOne Donates $25,000 to Food and Fuel Assistance OrganizationsMountainOne is stepping in with funding that will help keep homes warm and ensure families have access to healthy meals. Pittsfield Announces the 2025 Holiday parking scheduleAll other parking regulations remain in effect.  Community Conversation Focuses on Local Farming, FoodThere are plenty of people within the Berkshire community concerned about food insecurity, and that worry hasn't been limited to just consumers.  John's Ace Hardware Hosted 'Thanksgrilling' EventWith Thanksgiving around the corner, John's Ace Hardware held a free "Thanksgrilling" to give back to the local community.  A Season for Compassion, Not JudgmentMore and more, public conversation around poverty and need is shaped not by understanding but by judgment.  Companion Corner: Socks at Berkshire Humane SocietyThere's a silly cat at the Berkshire Humane Society looking for a forever family to play with him. December is the Start of Bird Feeding SeasonThis winter is also predicted to be a great year for seeing birds that visit Vermont in the winter, including evening and pine grosbeaks, and red polls.  North Adams Man Charged on Two Counts of MurderA city man was arraigned on Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with an alleged arson at a Francis Street home on Monday. BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's RetirementThe event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fundraise to support BEAT.  Adams Historical Society Eagles Holiday ConcertThe public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. Cheshire Interim Police Chief Refuses StipendRetired Police Chief Timothy Garner has agreed to fill in as the interim police chief for the town at no cost. |
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