Community
MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14
Weekend Outlook: Veterans, Dancing, and More
Check out the events in the county this weekend including movies, First Friday festivities, and Veterans Day inspired events.
Dueling Pianos Fundraiser to Support Pediatric Development Center
The event features the high-energy entertainment of Howl2Go. Two pianists will take the stage to play crowd favorites, take song requests.
MCLA Announces Fall 2025 Hardman Journalist in Residence
The lecture is free and open to the public.
One Incumbent Returns to Pittsfield School Committee
The next School Committee will have a couple of familiar faces, but largely new representation.
Mobile Museum of Tolerance Comes to Massachusetts
The program was implemented four years ago, with the first bus opening in Illinois. It has expanded to California, Florida, New York, and now Massachusetts.
Health Secretary Tours Berkshire Food Project
State Health & Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah wound up a trip to the Berkshires on Tuesday with stops at the Berkshire Food Project, North Adams Regional Hospital and the Brien Center.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
Dinner is $17.00 per person.
Tyler Street Arcade Hopes to Be a Destination for Fun
Kids who came to the soft opening the night before the ribbon cutting were unsure how the arcade works and Krzysztof said he was delighted to teach them about coin slots.
Gala Celebration of Youth Alive and ROPE Legacy
All proceeds will support the ROPE scholars, mentors and ambassadors global service trip to Ghana in West Africa.
BRPC Completes Rehab Work on 14 Sheffield Homes
Over $800K utilized to help low- to moderate-income households
Pittsfield Food Providers Discuss Strategy with Health, Human Services Secretary
Local food providers told the state's health and human services secretary how they are meeting the growing threat of food insecurity during a visit to the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry.
Williamstown Health Board Talks Smoking at Senior Apartments
The Board of Health on Tuesday discussed how to address reports of smoking inside the senior apartments at Proprietor's Field and Highland Woods.
A New Bagel Shop Opening in Downtown North Adams
Hexagon Bagels has been selling at the farmers market in North Adams and most recently Pittsfield for the past couple of years, after a friend suggested they start selling there.
West Stockbridge Set Special Election
The polls for this election will be open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Companion Corner: Ollie at Berkshire Humane Society
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Williams Receives Another Racial Harassment Report
A Williams College student has reported an incident of racial harassment on a public street late Saturday night, according to a campus-wide email from school officials.
Berkshire Innovation Center Plans Expansion, New Manufacturing Tenant
A total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds has been requested to build a tech hub at the Berkshire Innovation Center and help to move a company there.
Berkshire South to Provide Weekly Free Community Suppers
This increase is the result of over a year of dedicated planning and fundraising to strengthen food security efforts and to expand access to nutritious meals for all.
Greylock Insurance Agency Supports Berkshire Grown's Mobile Farmers Market
The Mobile Market uses funds from donations and grants to purchase fresh local food from more than 50 area farms.
Pittsfield Returns Incumbents, Elects New School Committee
There is new leadership in a couple of wards, but the majority returning to the City Council are incumbents.
Macksey Wins Big for Third Term in North Adams
Mayor Jennifer Macksey was returned to a third term in the corner office with high turnout in Tuesday's election.
Hancock Shaker Village Announces Multi-Year Grant Award, Endowment Challenge
Hancock Shaker Village received more than $2.34 million in grant support from Lilly Endowment Inc., which will be used to activate new galleries with world-class exhibition space, new interpretive resources, and an enriching slate of programming for visitors.
Pet Food Pantry Available to Help During Trying Times
Call Berkshire Humane Society's Pet Food Bank Coordinator Jessica Cunningham, 413- 447-7878 extension 127 to sign up.
Eagles Band's Free Concert Has Military Theme
This is the band's 18th year performing at the Colonial. New principal conductor David Diggs said he has decided to perform music from composer John Philip Sousa, but not his famous marches.
Housing Event in Pittsfield Highlights Need for More Units
Berkshire County needs nearly 2,000 housing units to meet demand, and housing advocates are urging the construction of housing for multiple income levels to meet it.
Pittsfield Municipal Election Preview
Voters will elect a city clerk, six School Committee members, four at-large city councilors, and seven ward councilors on Tuesday.
MassDOT: Lee Drainage Repairs on I-90 Westbound
Shoulder closure will be in effect Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
North Adams to Vote New Government on Tuesday
Up for election are mayor, all nine City Council seats and three School Committee seats. Also on the ballot are two seats representing the city in the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District (McCann School Committee).
North Adams Opens the Holiday Season with Tree Installation
Once both trees are secure, Meranti will spend the time between now and Thanksgiving stringing the lights.
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