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Berkshire Built: Dri Umbrellas

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Greylock Federal Awards $20,500 in Scholarships To 31 Students

Opportunity to apply for the Community Enrichment Scholarship was given to all public high schools in Berkshire and Columbia counties. Applicants were required to be a Greylock member and to write an essay showcasing their meaningful community involvement.

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Create an Ad: Johns Building Supply

Johns Building Supply, founded in 1948 by John and Helen Koziara, has a foundation built on the principles of service, honesty, and integrity — values that helped establish the company as one of the area's premier concrete product manufacturers.

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BCArc Names New Director of Adult Family Care

Most recently, Jessica managed the Remote Supports & Monitoring Department for UCP of Western Mass.

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Dream Green Eyes Expansion in Adams

The town will consider whether to approve a special tax assessment agreement for Dream Green Recycling at a special town meeting anticipated for the fall.

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Arlene Vachereau Marks 60th Anniversary at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig

It was the year that Arlene Vachereau, clad in a skirt suit and white gloves, had an interview with attorney Walter J. Donovan. She was immediately hired.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: General Williams House

Are you looking for a large historic home to celebrate family in? Then this might be the home for you.

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BIC Expansion to Begin This Fall

The effort is supported by $5.2 million from the state, and another $2 million was earmarked through an economic development bond bill. Pittsfield has also committed $1 million in GE Economic Development Funds.

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BIC Awarded Climatetech Business Development Grant

Mass Clean Energy Center funding supports 10 organizations advancing early-stage climatetech startups from research to commercialization and scaling

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MountainOne Earns Ranking on Boston Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work List

This recognition marks the second consecutive year MountainOne has been honored and reflects an improvement from its #21 ranking in 2025.

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Governor Healey Announces $2M Boost for Pittsfield Tech Hub

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a $2 million award to the BIC for its upcoming Advanced Manufacturing for Advanced Optics Lab. This is on top of $5 million from the MA Tech Hub designation and a total of $1 million from the city’s economic development funds.

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Pittsfield Board Suspends Bei Tempi's Liquor License for Underage Service

The Licensing Board voted to suspend Bei Tempi's liquor license for five days, determining that it was "more likely than not" that the bar served at least one underage patron alcohol.

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Theaters Respond to Changing Customer Tastes, Studio Requirements

Local theaters also have to adapt to constantly-changing conditions and trends in the film and theater industry. This requires balancing the often-convoluted requirements of movie studios and distributors with the preferences and tastes of local audiences.

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The Best of Both Worlds: Why Subaru's Hybrid Commitment Means You Don't Have to Choose

With the arrival of an all-new hybrid powertrain across its most popular models, Subaru is delivering something drivers around Pittsfield and the wider Berkshires have wanted for a long time: all-weather capability and the kind of fuel efficiency that makes every trip up the Mohawk Trail a little easier on your wallet.

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Community, Investment Keep Silver Screens Lit in the Berkshires

A community drive called Save the Triplex, led by local resident Nicki Wilson, was quickly organized. It gained strong support and within several months managed to raise sufficient funds to make an offer to buy the Triplex for $1 million. Stanley facilitated the deal by providing a five-year mortgage to spread out the purchase price.

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Pandemic, Economics Transform Berkshire Moviegoing Options

The expansion and remodeling of Images Cinema at 50 Spring St. in Williamstown reflects the unusual cinematic landscape of Berkshire County in the wake of a very disruptive period that was sparked by the COVID pandemic of 2020.

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Lee Bank Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Five New Corporators

During the meeting, the Board of Trustees elected five new corporators, each of whom has accepted their role.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic Berkshire Property

Are you looking for a beautiful and historic property with room for a big family? Then this is the home for you.

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BFAIR and UCP of Western Mass Announce Merger Progress

Following a joint agreement by the Boards of Directors of both BFAIR and UCP of Western Massachusetts, Randy Kinnas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of both organizations. This appointment marks a step in the unification process, establishing a single, unified executive leadership structure to guide the merged entity through its next chapter.

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Create an Ad: MyCom Federal Credit Union

MyCom Federal Credit Union partnered with us once again for the Junior Marketers Create an Ad series, giving Morningside Community School third graders the chance to design ads for the organization.

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Crane Currency Celebrates Milestone 225th Anniversary

Crane Currency is celebrating its 225th birthday, from its start as a papermill in the 1800s to becoming a premier printer of high-tech, international banknotes.

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Hewison Aviation Looks Forward to Open House at North Adams Airport

Hewison Aviation operations manager Maura Hewison asked the Airport Commission to spread the word about the flight school's upcoming open house on Thursday, June 25.

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BerkChique! 2026 Raises Record $80,000 for Berkshire Non-Profits

According to organizers, the 2026 event saw its highest levels of donations, volunteer participation, and shopper attendance since its inception in 2012.

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North Adams Sees No Bids For Airport Restaurant

The Airport Commission heard a familiar report Tuesday: there were no responses to the recent airport restaurant request for proposals.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Ranch Near Mount Greylock

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 668 North Main St.

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Greylock Federal Celebrates First Class of Wealth Ambassadors

The 2026 class of Wealth Ambassadors included 16 individuals ranging in age from 11 to 19.

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iBerkshires Monthly Business Review: June 2026

iBerkshires has been busy producing new content based around local businesses. Our new monthly section Berkshire Built highlights local businesses that are producing their own goods.

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