Clark Art Names Inaugural Curator of its Aso O. Tavitian Collection

First major project will be first public exhibition of the collection, An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection, opening in June 2026.

Youth Alive & ROPE: Stepping Toward the Future

Every year, the nonprofits Youth Alive and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment step toward a stronger, more equitable community.

MassWildlife: Where do turkeys gobble?

Wild turkeys are remarkably adaptable birds. They can get by in many environments, but they truly flourish where a variety of habitats come together.

MCLA Shows Off Mark Hopkins' Needs to Lieutenant Governor

Driscoll was in the city to address the Western Mass Arts Economic Impact Summit in the morning and then had lunch with Birge and a visit to Mark Hopkins to see what the college's needs are.

Winners of Ninth Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced

This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have been presented to honor and celebrate the excellence and diversity of theatre in the greater Berkshire region.

MassDOT Announces Name A Snowplow Contest for Elementary, Middle Schools

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.

Join Big Y's Sack Hunger Campaign

Through this initiative, funds are raised for the four regional food banks across our two-state marketing area.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, Myrias

The Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center.

Market 32, Price Chopper Introduce 'Double Exchange Day'

As seasonal savings begin on Nov. 16, customers can double the value of their pennies

Western Mass Arts Summit Focuses on Economics, Sustainability

More than 100 stakeholders in the creative economy spent an afternoon sharing ideas, stories and strategies for sustaining the state's cultural identity.

Norman Rockwell Museum Opens Two New Exhibits

The Norman Rockwell Museum will showcase two new collections on Saturday: one highlighting a local artist and the other exploring publications from the Jazz Age.

MassDOT: Daytime Construction on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound

Lane and shoulder closures in place during various hours week of Monday, Nov. 17

Co-op Bank Welcomes Chief Accounting Officer

LePrevost brings more than eight years' experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Audit and Assurance Practice.

Berkshire United Way Names President and CEO

She previously served as interim while continuing her role as director of Community Impact.

Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial Policy

The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.

Flying Cloud Institute Appoints New Education Coordinator

In this role, Drake will work in the summer programs, vacation camps, classroom residencies, community events, and with the FCI team to inspire the next generation of artists and engineers.

nbCC to Host the Annual 'Neighborlies'

This event is free and open to the public.

Savvy Hive Thrift Shop Saved by Community Donations

Four days ago, Jessica Sweeney reluctantly posted a plea to her community: her small downtown business wouldn't survive the winter.

Pittsfield Council Sets FY26 Tax Rate

The City Council has set the fiscal year 2026 tax rate: $17.50 per $1,000 of valuation for residential property and $36.90 for commercial, industrial, and personal property.

Louison House Details Struggles, Challenges in Past Year

Louison House has been providing shelter for 35 years, but the demographic it serves is changing: it's getting older and sicker, or the individuals are in need of treatment.

College Notes: Fall 2025

Local Man Wins Auction for Williamstown Parcel

The town of Williamstown auctioned a quarter-acre property on Wednesday.

Companion Corner: Norman 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.

Dalton Democratic Town Committee Meeting

The meeting is open to the public and is being held in an ADA compliant location.

Greylock Federal Collects Donations to Support Local Food Pantries

All donations, which may be dropped off at any branch location through Dec. 31, 2025, will be matched with a monetary donation by the credit union.