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BCC Invites Community Input on Library Renaming

As a community-centered institution, BCC values broad input and encourages the public to help shape the future identity of this important campus space.

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Community Feedback Essential During Ed Collaborative

Ensuring everyone's voices are heard will be a constant during all stages of exploring secondary education collaborative efforts to achieve long-term sustainability in North Berkshire.

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Veterans for Peace Stand Out Against Venezuela Strike

The new Berkshires chapter of Veterans for Peace held a stand-out Monday against the strike on Venezuela and the U.S. detention of its President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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Pittsfield Swears in City Council, School Committee

The city welcomed both new and familiar leadership for the next two years during its inauguration ceremony on Monday.

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Central Berkshire Regional Schools: 2025 Year in Review

The Central Berkshire Regional School district saw a lot of success and change this year including new administrators, policies, and state recognition.

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Massachusetts Fire Deaths Drop by 12 Percent in 2025

44 Fatalities Reported; More than 90 Percent Took Place at Home

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Mazzeos Expands With Italian Market, Deli

When customers enter Mazzeo's Italian Market they will find goods like wines, groceries, pastries, prepared classic dishes from the restaurant, and more

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Dalton Board Continues Delay on Mobile Tiny Home Bylaw

The item has been on the Planning Board's agenda for nearly every meeting. However, every time it comes up, the board tables it citing too many unanswered questions that need to be addressed first.

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Business 2025 Year in Review

This year Berkshire County saw many new businesses open — from restaurants to local goods — as well as new owners taking over existing companies.

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BCC Begins Search for New President

The next president will earn between $240,000 to $300,000, a salary established by the Board of Higher Education, and candidates are asked to submit application materials by Jan. 26.

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2025 Year in Review: Pittsfield Schools

The Pittsfield Public Schools began 2025 with a controversy over alleged staff misconduct, but were able to push forward with large projects that set the district up for the future.

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Morris Elementary School Celebrates Positive Behavior

Morris Elementary School students kicked off their winter vacation with a good behavior celebration.

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Pittsfield Inauguration Includes State of the City Address

On Monday, a largely similar City Council will be inaugurated, along with an almost completely new School Committee.

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Hunger in the Berkshires Does Not Take a Holiday

The food drives quiet down, the festive meals are over, and the community's attention shifts to the next challenge.

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EPA Releases Yearly Report

Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts

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Fun and Games in Williamstown 2025

The town made progress on several fronts to add amenities for recreation and physical fitness.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home with Comfort and Functionality

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 17 Kittredge Road.

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Co-op Supports Berkshire Nonprofits with Cash Cube Events

Each participating not-for-profit organization received a $500 contribution from Co-op Bank, along with an on-site Cash Cube visit that gave them the opportunity to catch up to an additional $500.

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Lanesborough EMS Soon Moving Next to Police

The Select Board approved the EMS department's lease at the Lanesborough Plaza, effective January.

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Public Comments Sought On Human Service Needs In Pittsfield

The Human Services Advisory Council is an 11-member advisory committee that provides funding recommendations to the mayor on how the city should allocate its human services funding.

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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

This meal will be take-out only. Meals can be picked up between noon and 1:30 pm at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street.

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2nd Street Awarded Re-Entry Workforce Development Grant

Award is part of Commonwealth's $2.2 million in total grant funds.

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Dalton: Year in Review 2025

Dalton had several staffing changes and controversial situations this year from heated debates over the proposed public safety facility, Berkshire Concrete's mining operation, and more.

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Pittsfield Traffic Commission Fields Stop Sign Requests

At its Thursday meeting, the Traffic Commission considered requests for several new stop signs, advancing one proposal and continuing discussion on two others.

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Macksey, Shade Pledge Compassion, Accountability as City Leaders

A new government took the reins at City Hall on New Year's Day, pledging to move North Adams forward with compassion and accountability.

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Weekend Outlook: Fresh Start

Check out the events happening this weekend including hiking, volunteering, fundraisers, and more.

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Happy New Year from iBerkshires.com

We hope all of our readers have had a happy holiday season.

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Housatonic Valley Association Awards Local Environmental Heroes

The 2025 Awards Honor Kathy Orlando, Grant Bogle and Rebecca Neary

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Licensing Board OKs Pittsfield Businesses Alterations

The Licensing Board OK'd alterations for several local businesses during its last meeting of the year on Monday.

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Berkshire Mall Owners Make New Offer to Dissolve Road District

The Berkshire Mall owners are now offering the town a $1.1 million payment to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District.

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