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Franklin First Federal OKs Merger with Greylock Federal

The membership vote, which was subject to the approval of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), occurred at Franklin First's annual meeting held on April 15.

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MountainOne Announces AVP, Human Resources Officer

He is based in the company's North Adams corporate office.

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Show-Cause Hearing for Pittsfield Bar Continued Again

Bei Tempi will have a show-cause hearing for its liquor license in May after police brought forward pictures that appear to show underage patrons drinking.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Brick Home With Guest House

Are you looking for a family home that also has a perfect space for the in-laws? Then this is the home for you.

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Business Briefs: Brodie Plans, Bank Settlement

A group of investors who purchased Brodie Mountain three years ago is proposing a $200 million investment to revive the defunct ski area into a "premiere" New England destination.

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1Berkshire Announce Return of Regional Small Business Resource Expo

Attendees can expect an event that brings together high-impact service providers, industry experts, and one-day-only limited opportunities.

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Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire Welcomes Two New Board Members

Both bring professional expertise and a shared commitment to strengthening communities through expanded opportunity, economic vitality, and access to affordable housing.

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MountainOne Invests Over $160K in Donations, Sponsorships During First Quarter of 2026

Support spans youth development, economic growth, health services, and cultural initiatives across the Berkshires and South Shore

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On Berkshire Roads, Reliability Matters for Local Families

From snowy backroads to daily commutes, safety and dependability are shaping how Berkshire County drivers choose their vehicles.

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Lenox Chamber of Commerce Job Fair

This annual event brings together local and regional employers with job seekers from across the Berkshires.

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Shipping Business PostNet Opens on North Street

The owners are siblings Bina and Gary Patel. Gary Patel also owns the convenience store A-Mart right next door.

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Greylock Federal Awards Special Grants to Local Food Pantries

Recipients include Berkshire Bounty, Berkshire Food Project, Berkshire Community College (BCC) Campus Cupboard, Berkshire Dream Center, People's Pantry and Pittsfield Community Food Pantry.

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Berkshire Real Estate Shows Mixed First Quarter

The first quarter of 2026 reinforced something we say often when discussing housing trends, especially in Berkshire County: all real estate is local.

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The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Celebrates 10 Years

With a mission to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow, NPC provides infrastructure and support to over 1,000 local organizations, stated a press release.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.

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Greylock Federal awards $100K in Special Gifts To Nonprofits

The recipients include: Elder Services of Berkshire County, Louison House, Childcare of the Berkshires, Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires (VIM), Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY), Soldier On, Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood, Our Community Table, UCP of Western Massachusetts and Berkshire Pride.

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Ventfort Hall Announces New Board Members

Appointed to the board were Joanna Case, Lucy Kennedy, Polly Roston, and Christina Wagner.

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North Adams Glamping Project Teams With Luxury Resort for New Approvals

On Monday, developer Benjamin Crespi of 196 Marine LLC, was back before the Planning Board with a dramatically different proposal: 49 two-bedroom tourists cabins with a restaurant and recreational amenities.

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1Berkshire Announces Spring 2026 Technical Assistance Offerings

The Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 250 businesses through targeted training and focused convenings, resulting in business improvements, and quantified by over $3,000,000 in funding collectively accessed by businesses through their participation.

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MountainOne Bank Promotes Officer, Operations Manager

In this elevated role, Bloom is responsible for developing and maintaining operational workflows, supporting the implementation of new service and product offerings, and contributing to initiatives that enhance internal operational processes across the organization.

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Greylock Federal Offers Assistance To Homebuyers Through FHLBank Boston Programs

All three programs help income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one- to four-family homes that will serve as their primary residence.

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BFAIR and UCP Board of Directors Exploring Possible Merger

The organizations emphasize that no final decisions have been made and that this process is in an exploratory phase, according to a press release.

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Lee Bank Announces Promotion of Vice President, Electronic Banking

In her new role as Vice President, Electronic Banking, Laura will continue to lead digital innovation efforts, support long-term strategic growth, and expand the capabilities of Lee Bank's online and mobile banking platforms.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Farmhouse

Are you looking for a charming New England farmhouse to enjoy with your family?

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North Adams Label Shopper Reopens in New Location

In a matter of days, Label Shopper in the L-shaped mall moved across the parking lot into new quarters and hung out a grand opening sign.

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Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure

Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.

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Co-op Bank Welcomes VP, New Director of Facilities & Real Estate

In this role, Parise will oversee all aspects of facilities operations, property management, and long-term real estate planning.

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Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce Merger

Two local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.

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BCDA Hosts Roundtable on Stewardship Best Practices

All Experience levels welcome.

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