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Companion Corner: Ava at Second Chance Animal Shelter
There's a dog at Second Chance Animal Shelter that is ready to play fetch with her new family.
Book and Record Store Opens in Pittsfield
Indie Readery and Records held its grand opening Thursday with a ribbon cutting at their location at 314 North St.
Pittsfield Hosts Open Houses on Integrated Water Resources Management Plan
The city is developing the IWRMP to evaluate the city's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Clark Art First Free Sunday
In celebration of Laura Ellen Bacon's willow sculpture Gathering My Thoughts, part of the outdoor sculpture exhibition Ground/work 2025, the November First Sunday Free's theme is "Twisting Trees."
Hearthway Plans Housing Development at Former Pittsfield Polish Club
A local affordable housing provider is planning nearly 50 new units on the former site of the Polish Community Club.
Dalton Finalizes Town Manager Contract
Town Manager Eric Anderson will start in his new role Nov. 17.
Guest Column: When Behavioral Health Funding Is Cut, the Berkshires Pays the Price
These cuts don't save money in the long run. They simply shift costs. A lack of early intervention turns manageable problems into full-blown crises.
Adams Interviews Three Finalists for Town Administrator
The board spent nearly four hours on Saturday interviewing three candidates for the post: Peter White, Nicholas Caccamo and Dillon Maxfield.
MassDOT: Temporary Closure of Route 2 in Florida
Closure expected to remain in place until fuel spill and crash cleanup is completed
Rabies Scare Shuts Down Nonprofit Riding Program
Blue Rider Stables has been in quarantine for weeks after a rabid skunk wandered onto the farm and bit one of the horses.
Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School Lockdown
Berkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife: Homes for Bats on Halloween
Bat week is Oct. 24-31
Pittsfield CPA Public Hearing Set for Nov. 3
The process open thru Nov. 15, 2025
Pittsfield School Candidates Debate PHS Investigation, District Needs
Candidates for the School Committee weighed in on transparency, district restructuring, and other issues during the Oct. 16 debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Williamstown Select Board Hears from Ag Commission, Water Quality District
The town's Agricultural Commission is considering ways to expand its reach to protect farming in a town that once boasted 138 working farms.
Pittsfield Halloween Parade Celebrates Parades Past
The parade has a long history dating back to the mid-1940s, when General Electric and other local businesses created spooky floats and marched down North Street. The parade moved to Tyler Street in 2011.
New Moon Lodge Veteran Resource Fair & Dinner Returns
The New Moon Lodge's ballroom will once again be filled with resources to support veterans during its second annual resource fair and dinner event.
Fatally Shot Juvenile Found In Pittsfield Car Accident
The investigation remains active. As more information becomes available, it will be released.
Pittsfield Schools Plan Special Meeting Before Middle Restructuring Vote
The school district is approaching its progress point that will determine if the middle schools will restructure next school year.
Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity Joins Rural Rally
CBHFH's participation centers on its effort to create a 20-home neighborhood off North Plain Road in Housatonic—one of the most significant affordable housing developments in Southern Berkshire County.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
Dalton Council Establishes Senior Center Use Policy
The Council on Aging has revised its building usage policy to make its intended purpose clearer.
North Adams Farm Stand Using Vending Machine to Sell Eggs
Holly Zabriskie said the idea for the machine came after people were stealing from her farm stand on West Main Street.
School Committee Candidates Debate at BCC
Topics ranged from the middle school restructuring and proposed new school in the West Side, to teacher retention and the district's cell phone policy.
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4
Flushing of the City of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4 begins Monday, October 27
Reid Middle School Students Learning at Berkshire Humane Society
Students at Reid Middle School are attending classes at the Berkshire Humane Society for alternative learning sessions to help accommodate their needs.
Bousquet Plans 'Micro-Cabin' Accommodations
Bousquet Mountain plans to add "micro cabins" to its recreational offerings.
OLLI Hosts Book Talk, Signing with Barbara Viniar
Event on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m. — in person at BCC and via Zoom
Democratic Senate Candidate Rikleen Visits Lenox
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alex Rikleen says the country is in an "existential" crisis under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
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