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Friday Front Porch Feature: An Energy-Efficient New Build
This three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath, contemporary farmhouse was built in 2025 and is 1,704 square feet on less than an acre.
Taconic Holding Enrollment Lottery to Address 'Record' Demand
Demand in career technical education means that Taconic will hold a lottery on Monday for fall admissions since it's short by almost 20 seats compared to the number of applications.
North Adams Airport Eyes Restaurant Flexibility
The commission voted Tuesday to table final approval of the RFP to allow time for concluding edits, which they expect to discuss and potentially approve on April 1.
State Issues Project Update After Flooding at Pittsfield's Bel Air Dam
The state says recent flooding near the Bel Air Dam is being managed, and was caused by a release of water from Pontoosuc Lake.
BRPC Votes in New Director, Bids Farewell to Matuszko
The BRPC has officially voted to make Laura Brennan its next executive director.
Williamstown Fin Comm Sets Water, Sewer Hikes
That water rate increase and another 5 percent hike in FY28, in conjunction with use of reserves from the water department, will enable the town to address two capital projects — the replacement of a well and the replacement of customers' water meters — without needing to borrow for either project.
Greylock School Project Moves Into Construction; Geothermal System Approved
The $65 million Greylock School Project has moved into construction phase, where it will stay for the next 18 months or so.
Pittsfield's Department of Community Development to Hold Second Public Workshop
This workshop will be held at Conte Community School located at 200 West Union Street in Pittsfield.
Dalton Planning Board Denies Berkshire Concrete's Special Permit
After five meetings, the Planning Board voted to deny Berkshire Concrete's special permit, however, the company can still reapply before its current permit expires.
Adams Couple Faces 5 Years for 2020 Death of Foster Child
Sentencing for the Adams couple found guilty in the 2020 death of their foster infant has been pushed off by two weeks.
MassDOT: West Stockbridge, Lee, Becket Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27
Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest is Back
Check out the events happening this weekend including karaoke, fundraisers, and the annual Thunderfest.
Your Voices Were Heard: A Victory for Berkshire Families
This victory belongs to you, the families, seniors, service providers, and community partners who raised your voices to ensure that basic human needs are not ignored.
Bread-Baking Appliance Designer Moving to Mass MoCA Campus
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Commission welcomed bread-baking appliance designers Brod & Taylor to the campus on Monday.
Bidwell House Museum to Host Lecture on Revolutionary War Military Occupation
The lecture begins at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required through the museum's website.
Pittsfield Council OKs Tax Incentive, Historic District Study Committee
The City Council has approved a tax agreement to transform a historical downtown property into housing, and an effort to designate a local historical district in that area.
Berkshire Village Residents Challenge Cheshire Permitting Process
Leaders of the Berkshire Village Tenants Association are questioning whether the town adhered to proper state procedures when permitting Crown Communities LLC to operate.
North Adams License Board OKs New Italian Restaurant
He explained his plans to the License Commission on Tuesday as he applied for an all-alcohol license for Zio Roberto Ristorante and Taverna, which is expected to open in late May.
Lenox Library Will Host a Know Your Rights Presentation
The program is free and open to the public and will take place at Lenox Library, 18 Main Street.
Companion Corner: Rosie Is Still at No Paws Left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
HooRWA to Host Free Screening of 'Dark Waters' and PFAS Discussion
The event, held at the UNO Community Center at 157 River Street, focuses on the environmental and health impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Mount Greylock School Committee Takes Another Look at FY27 Budget
The Mount Greylock School Committee on Tuesday decided to bring a fiscal year 2027 budget to Thursday's public hearing that maintains level services while seeking double-digit percentage increases in the assessments to each of the district's member towns.
Greylock Federal March Workshops
Greylock Federal will host two workshops in March
Clarksburg Hires New Town Clerk/Assessor's Clerk
One small town's loss is another's win. The Select Board voted unanimously on Monday to offer the new post of town clerk/assessor's clerk to Amber Holland.
Wahconah Students Join Statewide 'SOS' Call for Rural School Funding
Students at Wahconah Regional High School are urging the state to fully fund Rural School Aid that supports essential services that shape their future.
Radon Reading Closes Pittsfield's West Housatonic Fire Station
The fire station on West Housatonic Street has been temporarily closed after radon levels were found to be more than twice the normal amount.
State Economic Development Secretary Visits Pittsfield
The state secretary of economic development visited Pittsfield on Monday to hear about the condition of its economy and downtown.
Adams Couple Found Guilty in Foster Child's Death
An Adams couple have been found guilty in the 2020 death of their 10-month-old foster child.
BHS Hosts Digital Workshop Series at the Clarksburg Senior Center
Experts from Berkshire Health Systems will cover digital literacy topics, including how to navigate the patient portal.
$87.2M Budget Proposed for Pittsfield Schools in FY27
The proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for Pittsfield schools is a modest .4 percent increase from the previous year.
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