Community
Pittsfield Council OKs $1M in Economic Development Funds for BIC, Myrias
The City Council unanimously approved a total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to expand the Berkshire Innovation Center and add a new company.
Clarksburg Board OKs Water District Grant Agreement
The funds will be used toward engineering and upgrading of the 45-year-old public water system. However, the municipal grants must the accepted and administered by the town.
Thanksgiving Dinners, Donations Delivered by Local Groups
Some 115 dinners were picked up or delivered in the days before Christmas through the city's Veterans Services Office and police.
Berkshire Bounty Conducts Crowdfunding Campaign
Despite considerable challenges, Berkshire Bounty continues to make strides in mitigating food insecurity.
Pittsfield Queries Community Before Master Plan Update
The plan was last updated in 2009, and Pittsfield has engaged VHB engineering firm for a yearlong process of bringing it to the 2020s and beyond.
Eviction Sealing Information Session at the Pittsfield Athenaeum
Community Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services annually to over 700 low- income and elderly residents of Berkshire County.
Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours for Parents, Infants
Participants should meet at the Clarkâs main admissions desk.
Williamstown Fire District Prepping for Transition to New Station
The Prudential Committee last week took the first step in selling off the current fire station property on Water Street.
Pittsfield Health Board Asked to Support Peaker Plant Decarbonization
The Berkshire Environmental Action Team is seeking letter support from the Board of Health on peaker plants and the need to decarbonize them.
Berkshires' First Snowstorm Could Bring Nearly a Foot of Snow
The first significant snowstorm of the season is expected on Tuesday, with heavy snowfall forecast across Western Massachusetts.
MassDOT: South County Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Monday, December 1
North Adams Tree Lighting Remembers Passed Community Members
Lights shimmered down Main Street on Wednesday as the city marked the start of the holiday season with its tree lightings.
Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025
'Tis the season to be merry and bright. Planning a holiday event? Let us know at iberkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs.
Central Berkshire's MCAS Scores Rank Higher than State
Central Berkshire Regional School District is one of 13 districts in the state recognized for exceeding pre-pandemic MCAS scores.
Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
Additional updates will be shared on a weekly basis.
Dalton Police Accepting Letters to North Pole
Every year, officers and department staff become Santa's elves through the "Letters from Santa" and "Santa for Seniors" projects.
Williamstown Community Preservation Talks Hard Deadline, Potential Surcharge Hike
In assessing need, the key question will be whether the project could be undertaken without CPA funding, if none was available.
Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. David Puppolo
David Puppolo served his country in the Army from 1985 to 2006, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Governor Appoints New Members of MassVentures Board of Directors
Leaders from law, government relations, biotech, and the startup ecosystem strengthen Board during pivotal growth period for Massachusetts innovation economy
BRTA Extends Senior Rural Fare-Free Rides, Gives Employees Bonus
Some $14,000 of the grant will go toward making non-ADA rides fare free starting in December and going through June.
RMV: Beware of Scam Texts
RMV cautions public to beware of scam texts stating money is owed for motor vehicle violations
Clark Art Participates in Williamstown's Holiday Walk Weekend
The Clark Art Institute joins in the community-wide celebration of the holidays during Williamstown's 42nd Annual Holiday Walk Weekend, held the first weekend in December.
Teacher of the Month: Billie Jo Lamoureaux
When Morningside Community School math interventionist Billie Jo Lamoureaux enters the classroom with her math cart, students' faces light up.
Williamstown Chamber Launching Coupon Initiative
The Williamstown Chamber of Commerce reflected on this past year's success and the launch of a new coupon sales promotion at its annual meeting last week at Greylock Works.
Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Networking Mixer
Connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County.
Berkshire Botanical Garden Presents Holiday Marketplace
The festivities begin Friday evening, Dec. 5, in BBG's Center House from 5 to 7 p.m. The party includes early wreath-buying opportunities, live music, hors d'oeuvres and a raw bar, and festive libations.
Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker Village
The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle.
Snow Angel Volunteers Needed in Pittsfield This Winter
The city created this program to help community members who have difficulty cleaning up sidewalks after a big snowstorm.
Governor Declares Nov. 28 As 'Green Friday'
Massachusetts is home to 459 Christmas tree farms, which operate on nearly 3,000 acres of land and contribute more than $4.5 million to the local economy every year.
Pittsfield Issues Road Cut Moratorium
The road cut moratorium is implemented each winter to keep roads clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary patches while hot mix asphalt material is unavailable.
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