17th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day

07:30AM / Tuesday, September 15, 2026Print Story | Email Story

SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has announced that the 17th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.

This year's event will be held at Bartholomew’s Cobble, located at 105 Weatogue Rd.

A property managed by The Trustees, Bartholomew's Cobble boasts transitional forests, open fields, caves, freshwater marshes, and one of the highest concentrations of fern species in North America.

The two-day gathering will feature a structured, interactive program designed for the public, including scheduled guided walks, interactive activities, and presentations by scientists and ecological experts focused on local species diversity.

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Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

08:33AM / Saturday, October 24, 2026

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge repairs, bridge painting, and tree trimming on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, Becket, Russell, and Montgomery.

All work is weather-dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Stockbridge:

Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 5.4 on Monday, Oct. 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Becket:

Bridge painting will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 14.8 to mile marker 12.0 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct.29, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Russell:

Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 34.1 to mile marker 36.0 on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery/Russell: