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The Independent Investor: Diamonds Should Be at Top of Christmas List

November 22, 2019 | 04:52PM

Chances are, I don't have to sell you on diamonds, since most Americans are in love with this precious gem and always have been. Diamonds make men into heroes, while nothing says to a woman "I am deeply loved" than a sparkling stone that required millions of years to make.

Mazzeo Claims Irregularities as Reason for Mayoral Recount

November 22, 2019 | 04:40PM

The recount is being requested by Melissa Mazzeo, who lost the hard fought race against Linda Tyer by 529 votes on Nov. 5.

Adams Taps Three Finalists for Long-Vacant DPW Position

November 22, 2019 | 03:29AM

Town Administrator Jay Green sees the hiring of the long vacant position as a huge opportunity.

Cheshire Selectmen Trying to Set Consistent Hiring Process

November 22, 2019 | 01:25AM

There had been a slight delay in the process as Chairman Robert Ciskowski had missed the previous two meetings and the board wanted to wait for his input.

Mohawk Trail Woodlands, Forest Service Team Up on Conservation

November 21, 2019 | 05:33PM

The Mohawk Trail Woodland Partnership encompasses 361,941 acres of state and private land across 21 communities in the northwestern corner of the state. About 28 percent of that land is permanently protected.

Red Cross Offers 10 Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips

November 21, 2019 | 02:56PM

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires in the United States, and the American Red Cross of Massachusetts urges everyone to never leave cooking food unattended � which is the most common cause of kitchen fires.

Berkshires Beat: Berkshire Humance Society Hosts 100 Cats for Christmas

November 21, 2019 | 02:38PM

The program is the shelter�s largest and most successful low-cost spay/neuter effort for kittens and cats in the Berkshires and surrounding areas. Without the support of the license plate program, this invaluable service would not be possible.

Where to Find a Thanksgiving Meal

November 21, 2019 | 12:45PM

As Thanksgiving approaches, many community organizations are serving dinner for the public. Let us know if we've missed one by emailing us a info@iberkshires.com.

Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Nov. 22-28

November 21, 2019 | 11:14AM

The Colonial presents Tramps Like Us, a high-energy band that delivers Bruce Springsteen's iconic rockers and ballads including "Dancing In the Dark," "Born in the U.S.A.," "Thunder Road," "Badlands" and more. Tramps Like Us is the only tribute band to be endorsed by members

Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2019

November 21, 2019 | 10:20AM

Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.

North Adams Finance Advises More Information on Sullivan Proposal

November 21, 2019 | 04:04AM

The council put the sale of Sullivan School to the newly organized Berkshire Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education Center, or BAMTEC, on pause last week even as it approved the sale of two other city properties.

Pittsfield School Committee Mourns Faculty Losses

November 21, 2019 | 02:33AM

Before opening up its meeting Wednesday, the committee members held their typical moment of silence but made a special mention of Harrington who passed just last week.

Neighborlies Celebrate Good Deeds in North County

November 21, 2019 | 01:16AM

The Northern Berkshire Community Coaltion's Neighborlies Awards was event the largest so far in more than a decade � or longer.

North Adams' Historic Valley Parks Closes After Successful Season

November 20, 2019 | 01:40PM

Historic Valley Campground has closed after a successful season.

Pittsfield Environmental Group Looks to Eradicate Invasive Kiwi

November 20, 2019 | 03:59AM

The Parks Commission voted Tuesday to move the Greenagers initiative to CPA project eligibility review.

Halloween Accident Prompts Safety Discussion in Williamstown

November 20, 2019 | 02:15AM

The board responded to letters signed by more than two dozen residents and the comments of five residents who attended Monday's meeting, including the father of the child who was struck this Oct. 31.

Pittsfield Mayoral Election Recount to Start Next Week

November 20, 2019 | 01:06AM

City Clerk Michele Benjamin said Tuesday that the recount will begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. and continue until the recount is complete.

Williamstown Fire District Voters Choose Moresi, Reynolds

November 19, 2019 | 09:05PM

Moresi received 137 votes to the 39 received by his opponent, Gerald Smith. Reynolds notched 114 votes to the 64 votes of his opponent, Bruce MacDonald.

Power Shutoff Leaves Cheshire Mobile Home Park High & Dry

November 19, 2019 | 02:20PM

Residents in Pine Valley Mobile Home Park found their water abruptly shut off Tuesday morning over an apparent billing disagreement between the park's owner and National Grid.

State Police Arrests Uncover 1,000 Bags of Heroin

November 19, 2019 | 01:16PM

In total, approximately 1,000 bags of heroin was located in the vehicle, as well as several items with cocaine residue in Harrington's possession. All three were placed under arrest and transported to state police barracks in Cheshire for booking.

North Adams Happenings:Nov. 20-26

November 19, 2019 | 10:05AM

NOVEMBER 27th - North Adams Annual Tree Lighting Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown North Adams on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 6:00PM! The rain date will be Friday, December 6, 2019. https://www.facebook.com/events/942141622814491/