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Public Comments Sought on Human Service Needs in Pittsfield

Public comments will be accepted now through 4:00 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2025.

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2024 Year in Review: North Adams' Year of New Life to Old Institutions

North Adams Regional Hospital reopened 10 years to the day it closed in 2014.

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House and Senate Kick Off 194th Session

The start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday.

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Central Berkshire Habitat Honors President Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter never visited Berkshire County but the impact of his post-presidential efforts can be seen every day here.

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Stamford Man Facing Arson Charge

A local man is facing arson and fraud charges related to a fire at his Mill Road home last week.

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Are your protection plans in place?

Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot — and that’s why it's important to have the right protection plan in place.

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Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff Investigation

Officials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March.

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Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling, Waste Reduction Grants

Berkshire County communities were awarded just over $100,000.

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Updates to the Massachusetts Endangered Species List

Following this update, there are now 453 native animals and plants listed under MESA.

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Community Hero of the Month: Remedy Hall Co-Founder Andi Bryant

Bryant co-founded Remedy Hall in 2023 to lessen the financial burden of community members in need by providing essential items that people may be lacking, including hygiene items, cleaning supplies, clothing, bedding, furniture, and other necessities.

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Public Meeting to Review Woods Pond Remediation Plans

GE will be presenting its remedial design for Reach 6 followed by a question-and-answer period.

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Tucker Associates Joins William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Through its alignment with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, Tucker Associates now has access to a global network, advanced marketing tools, and an extensive referral system.

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Truck Falls Through Ice on Pontoosuc Lake, City Issues Warning

The Pittsfield Fire Department is urging the public to stay off the ice on all bodies of water.

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BArT Enrollment Information Session

Families interested in enrolling at BArT are invited to attend.

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SVMC Wellness Connection: Dec. 20

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Dalton Planning Board Works to Update ADU Bylaw

During a meeting last month, the board decided to focus on updating the bylaw to comply with state law before presenting the idea of including mobile/movable tiny houses.

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2024 Year in Review: Pittsfield Projects Unfold But Year Ends on Sour Note

The city started off 2024 with a new administration, had a visit from the vice president midway and ended the year with Pittsfield High School embroiled in scandal.

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iBerkshires' Top 10 Most-Viewed Stories for 2024

Thousands of articles have been posted on iBerkshires over the last year and some drew more eyeballs than others.

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New Year's Eve Celebrations

Enter into the new year by participating in several events marking the beginning of 2025, including live music, skiing, fireworks, and numerous parties.

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2024 Year in Review: Adams' Greylock Glen Vision Coming to Fruition

This was the year when Adams may have finally captured its white whale.

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Create an Ad: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Williamstown Elementary School third-grade students in Cassie Crosier's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

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Pittsfield Homeless Advisory Committee Hosting Housing Resource Fair

The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.

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Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition

The annual Christmas Bird Count has become a tradition for many over the last 125 years while providing valuable environmental insights for researchers, conservation biologists, wildlife agencies, and others.

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Pittsfield Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule

Casella will be picking up Christmas trees during the month of January.

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Pittsfield's Clapp Park Sled Library Vandalized; Accepting Donations

However, last week, the Clapp Park Little Sled Library's Facebook page announced that all but one of the library's 20-plus sleds were damaged or gone.

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Pontoosuc Ave. Bridge Project Meeting Set

The state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual information meeting on the proposed replacement of the Pontoosuc Avenue bridge.

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Weekend Outlook: Last Weekend of 2024

Although Christmas has passed, there are still several opportunities to celebrate the last weekend of the new year, including a Hanukkah celebration, live music, winter activities, and more.

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Man Killed in Great Barrington Accident

A local man was killed Thursday evening when his pickup rolled over on Monument Valley Road.

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2024 Year in Review: Dalton's Year of Challenges

Dalton had several controversial situations this year including a demonstration of the dilapidated police station, the suspension of a fire chief and accusations of an unexplainable debt in the Fire District.

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Lenox, Williamstown Students Name State Snowplows

The state Department of Transportation has selected snowplow names submitted by students at Morris Elementary and Pine Cobble schools.

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