New England's Fire Service Leaders Raise Awareness of Battery Safety

New England State Fire Marshals, Western Mass Fire Chiefs, and NFPA Promote Fire Prevention Week

North Berkshire School Study Encouraging Stakeholders to Take Survey

The consultants behind the education study for North Berkshire are hoping for solid responses to its recently released survey.

Adams Fire District Anticipates Need For Special Election

John Pansecchi's resignation was announced at Monday's meeting, leaving the committee with only two members, Chairman Richard Kleiner and Vice Chair Michael Lahey.

Mill Town Circus Hosts Free Family Event

Mill Town Circus is offering a free community event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 to 1 at Noel Field Athletic Complex.

Guest Column: Governor Healey Stands With Workers — And We Stand With Governor Healey

Massachusetts is a union state, built by workers, protected by workers, and powered by workers. And right now, only one candidate for governor has proven she's willing to fight for us every single day: Maura Healey.

Youth Sports Spotlight: Dalton Warriors Youth Football

Dalton Warriors Youth Football

Pittsfield Considers Repairing East Part Cemetery

The Historical Commission will consider grant opportunities for repairs to East Part Cemetery in Pittsfield.

BRTA Plans Technology Upgrades as Fare-Free Service Continues

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is looking to modernize its services and make public transportation more accessible.

Buddy Walk Marks 20 Years of Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion

For the last 20 years, community members and organizations have taken to the streets of Dalton in their Buddy Walk attire to advocate for disability awareness, inclusivity and acceptance for all.

Adams Fire District Exploring 'Bigger Picture' for Capital Needs

The Prudential Committee met Monday to discuss several agenda items, including "district expansion," though the topic received only a brief update.

Companion Corner: Bandit at Second Chance

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

Weekend Outlook: Fall Foliage Parade, Homelands Powwow and more

The Berkshires are roaring to life this weekend as the fall foliage season officially begins.

Lanesborough Board Looks to Pontoosuc Island Safety and Cleanup

Kevin McGinnis, Friends board member, spoke to the Select Board last week about how the cleanup went and erosion the group discovered.

Town Clerk Says Cheshire Records Need Better Storage

On Tuesday, Town Clerk Whitney Flynn brought the attention of the unsafe record keeping to the Select Board.

Adams Town Meeting Members Approve All Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Some 98 of the town's 150 town meeting members attend the hourlong special town meeting in the Memorial Building gymnasium. All three articles on the warrant passed unanimously.

Teacher of the Month: Samantha Lincoln

The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, features distinguished teachers nominated by community members.

Letter: Board Balance Needed on Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee

Several committee members either represent departments that would occupy and directly benefit from the proposed facility or have personal connections to those individuals, raising concerns about the committee's ability to impartially balance a best-in-class facility against a cost-conscious solution.

Letter: Vote No on 'Jungle' Primaries

Letter: Building a More Sustainable North Adams

The new commission will continue the important work of caring for and planting North Adams' trees while taking on a much broader role in thinking about our city's environmental future.

Local Access Channels Exploring 'New Media' Opportunities, Expanding Options

The community-based non-profit organizations that operate local access cable TV channels in the Berkshires have been expanding their roles and strengthening their ties to their communities to adapt to the volatile era of "new media."

Notre Dame Church Closed Indefinitely as Diocese Assesses Structural Damage

The Notre Dame Church is now closed indefinitely after inspections revealed structural damage, particularly in the steeple.

Public Access Stations Look to Legislature, Alternatives for Revenue

There has been a steady decline in traditional cable TV subscribers, as viewers turn to online streaming media. This includes existing subscribers who "cut the cord" and young people who have grown up using online media rather than traditional cable.

Pittsfield Park Getting Basketball Court Renovations

The park, which also has a playground and seating areas, is along the West Branch of the Housatonic River, and the work requires ConCom approval.

Two Transported to Hospital After Curran Highway Car Crash

Two people were transported to the emergency department and both cars were towed from the scene.

Local Public-Access Stations Face Funding Challenges in Streaming Era

Local public-access cable television channels have an important role in the media landscape of Berkshire County.