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Weekend Outlook: After-Holiday Fun

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Check out all of the events happening this weekend including crafts, music, plays, wrestling, and more. 
 
Multiple Days
 
‘All in the Timing’ Performance
1000 Main St., Williamstown
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. 
 
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter 10th to 12th grade theatre ensemble is presenting a collection of six short, comedic one-act plays in the anthology “All in the Timing” by David Ives. 
 
Tickets bought in advance are $8 for students and seniors and $13 for adults. Tickets bought at the door will be $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. More information here
 
Friday 
 
Craft Night
165 E Main Street, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
 
Common Folk is having a casual meetup for local and visiting makers to work on crafts or creative projects with other like-minded individuals. 
 
Bring any kind of portable creative activity to work on from knitting, crocheting, embroidery, painting, drawing, writing, hand spinning and so much more. The choices are endless.
 
This is a LGBTQ+ friendly event. No registration or Common Folk membership required. More information here
 
Paint and Sip at Dotties
Dottie's Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
 
If you enjoy painting, spend your Friday night painting with local artist Diane Firtell. All experience levels are welcome to grab a brush and paint with other artists like yourself.
 
It costs $35, which includes everything you need. You must pre-pay and register by emailing  diane.firtell@gmail.com. More information here.
 
Discover Greylock Explorer's Club 
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m. 
 
The Discover Greylock series will offer a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, designed for homeschoolers but open to all kids and families.
 
Activities include map and compass orienteering, build your own park craft, and leave no trace trail stewardship.
 
The program encourages children to develop outdoor skills and explore the natural and cultural resources of Mount Greylock, with most activities held outdoors if the weather permits.
 
More information here
 
Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m. 
 
Sing your heart out while supporting the local American Legion Post. More information here.
 
AfroBeat Concert with Armo
Barrington Hall, Great Barrington
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
 
There will be a performance by Afrobeat band ARMO featuring a rotating lineup from the Daptone Records family and the New York Afrobeat scene. 
 
The group creates spontaneous arrangements of classic Afrobeat songs by artists such as Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, as well as original rhythm-based compositions. 
 
Tickets are $32.25. More information here
 
Songwriter Series Performance
Morgan House, Lee
Time: 6 p.m.
 
There will be a performance by local songwriter Sandy McKnight. More information here
 
Saturday
 
Winter Wildlife Tracking 
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
 
Join Jim Pelletier and Janice Tassinari for a free walk on a crisp winter’s day exploring nearby woodlands, meadows and streams and see what local wildlife has been up to.
 
The off-trail journey, less than 2-miles, features an opportunity to learn about wildlife tracks
 
Registration is required. More information here
 
Snow Brawl 2026
70 Marshall Street, North Adams
Time: 5:30 p.m.
 
Truly Independent Wrestling is having its first event of 2026. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. More information and tickets here.
 
Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market
Housatonic Community Center
Time: 10 to 1
 
Vendors offer locally-grown food, including fresh greens, winter squash, root crops, apples, meat, cheese, jam, honey and maple syrup, baked goods, and more. Local artisan crafters round out the market offerings, and each market features live music.
 
SNAP and HIP are welcome at our markets: SNAP users receive a Market Match of up to $30 per market, and each market includes vendors with HIP-eligible products, providing SNAP shoppers with an immediate reimbursement for benefit dollars spent on fresh fruits and vegetables.
 
AfroBeat for Little Feet
Barrington Hall, Great Barrington
Time: 3 p.m. 
 
There will be a daytime concert for kids by Afrobeat band ARMO which will feature the groovy repertoire as Friday’s set in addition to explanations about how the different instruments and parts of the music work together. 
 
Tickets are $16.85. More information here
 
Neil Young Tribute Band Performance 
17 Main St, South Egremont 
Time: 5 p.m. 
 
There will be a performance by Neil Young tribute band, Tonight's the Night. Tickets are $20. More information here
 
Contra Dancing 
Lenox Community Center
Time: 7:15 p.m. 
 
The Lenox Community Center is having contra dancing featuring tunes by the band Spare Parts. Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. The second dance is free for new dancers.
 
Dances begin with a 15-minute beginner introduction at 7:15, followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. More information here
 
Sunday
 
DJ on the Deck Après Ski Party
Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
 
The ski resorts Deck Après Ski Party returns for a second year in the row featuring mixes by DJ Adam Oam
 
Enjoy skiing and riding from 9 a.m to 8 p.m, and drinks and tunes at Bousquet’s new restaurant Drifters Bar and Restaurant. 
 
More information here.
 
After-the-Holidays Party and Toy Exchange
15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
 
Bring the family for an afternoon of fun featuring pizza, a bounce house and more kid friendly activities to enjoy.
 
There will also be a toy exchange so bring some toys your children may not want or use anymore and get something that's new to you or just donate.
 
More information here.
 
Winter Wonderland Activity Day
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m. 
 
This self-guided free event will be packed with winter activities, including winter- themed crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, and make-your-own snowman or sledding. Bring your own sled if you have one.
 
The activity day is free for all ages but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
 
More information here
 
Sunday Breakfast Buffet
160 Forest Park Ave, Adams
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
 
Join the Berkshire Lodge of Masons for some pancakes, eggs, and more. It's $15 for adults, and $10 for children 12 and under.
 
More information here.
 
 

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Dalton Prepares for Challenging Budget Season

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — As the town embarks on a challenging budget season, the new town manager has already put forth cost mitigation options. 
 
It has been demonstrated by both the Finance Committee and Town Manager Eric Anderson that this budget season will be full of obstacles and tough decisions. 
 
During the Select Board meeting on Monday night, Anderson explained that the town is going to be very close to its levy limit with the increases in the school district budget, health-care costs, and cost-of-living increase for employees.
 
Health insurance costs are projected to increase roughly 16 to 18 percent for next year, which will be a "big hit" to the town, he said. 
 
The town currently pays about $1.2 million total for employee health insurance. Employees are responsible for around 27 percent of the health-care costs, Anderson said. 
 
The board approved setting the cost of living adjustment for town employees to 3 percent for fiscal year 2027. 
 
The board felt that the 2 percent COLA combined with the 1.75 percent step or grade increase was in line with the consumer price index of about 2.7 percent. 
 
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