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Mass MoCA Welcomes New Tenant, Hosts Route 2 Study Reveal

The museum will host the recommendations for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the surrounding area. This will be on Friday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. in the swing space and is open to the public.

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The Retired Investor: Cruises are in and not just for Baby Boomers

The COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to spell the end of the cruise line industry.

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Companion Corner: Millie at No Paws Left Behind

There is a quiet dog at No Paws Left Behind looking for her forever home.

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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects

The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below.

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Pittsfield Snow Clearing During First Storm Went Well, DPW Says

At least half a foot of snow was dumped on Pittsfield during Tuesday's storm, and plowing went fairly smoothly, according to the DPW commissioner.

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Lanesborough Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

The survey is open to both residents and visitors until Dec. 12.

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Weekend Outlook: Jolly Holiday

Check out the activities happening this weekend around the county including many holiday-themed events like Santa meet and greets, and some Christmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.

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Pittsfield Announces New Energy Program Rates

Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Pittsfield Community Choice Power Supply Program's standard product, which meets Massachusetts Renewable Energy Requirement (MA Req) of 69.1 percent, will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh.

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Dalton Historical Seeks Participants for Oral History Project

The Historical Commission is interested in participating in the Housatonic Oral History Program to collect, preserve and share the personal stories and memories of local residents.

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North Adams Schools' Food Service Being Spotlighted by DESE

The public schools' food service department is being featured in a video by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Fashion, Fur, Fun at Williamstown Holiday Walk This Weekend

From couture to canines and from crochet to carols, Williamstown Holiday Walk has you covered if you want to get into the spirit of the season this weekend.

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New Universally Accessible Sheffield Trail To Be Highlighted on Guided Walk

Join guides Elia Delmolino and Neal Chamberlain to experience this new recreational opportunity.

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National Grid Hosts Customer Assistance Events In The Berkshires

As colder weather sets in, these events are designed to help customers manage winter energy bills and explore cost-saving programs.

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Berkshire Mall Owners Offer Lanesborough Money to Dissolve Baker Hill Road District

The Berkshire Mall owners have offered the town a $1.25 million loan to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District, while the road district wants to take the property by eminent domain and says Target is on board.

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Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Online Auction

The auction will be held online from Dec. 1, through Dec. 12.

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Drury High School Announces Winners Of John And Abigail Adams Scholarship

This merit-based award grants recipients a tuition credit for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study at any Massachusetts state college or university.

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BCArc Announced Supervisor Promotion

Lassalle will oversee programs in Westfield, Southwick, Southampton, and Russell.

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Pittsfield Council OKs $1M in Economic Development Funds for BIC, Myrias

The City Council unanimously approved a total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to expand the Berkshire Innovation Center and add a new company.

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Clarksburg Board OKs Water District Grant Agreement

The funds will be used toward engineering and upgrading of the 45-year-old public water system. However, the municipal grants must the accepted and administered by the town.

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Thanksgiving Dinners, Donations Delivered by Local Groups

Some 115 dinners were picked up or delivered in the days before Christmas through the city's Veterans Services Office and police.

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Berkshire Bounty Conducts Crowdfunding Campaign

Despite considerable challenges, Berkshire Bounty continues to make strides in mitigating food insecurity.

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Pittsfield Queries Community Before Master Plan Update

The plan was last updated in 2009, and Pittsfield has engaged VHB engineering firm for a yearlong process of bringing it to the 2020s and beyond.

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Eviction Sealing Information Session at the Pittsfield Athenaeum

Community Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services annually to over 700 low- income and elderly residents of Berkshire County.

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Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours for Parents, Infants

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

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Williamstown Fire District Prepping for Transition to New Station

The Prudential Committee last week took the first step in selling off the current fire station property on Water Street.

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