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Annual Ronald F. Davis Memorial Veterans Dinner

The free dinner is open to all veterans and one guest. The event will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Church.

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Beacon Cinema Seeing Improvements Amid Growth in Customers

Hohman said Beacon has been a "beacon" for the Pittsfield community. With the increase in patrons, it was time to update a few of the theater's amenities.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Family Home With Lots of Land

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 20 Pleasant View Drive.

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MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Work and Lane Closures on I-90

All work is weather dependent

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Williamstown's READI Committee Discusses Main Street Incidents

Palmer told the committee that the college's safety team reports incidents to the Williamstown Police Department, which has jurisdiction and the ability to take action against offenders.

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MountainOne Insurance Promotes Personal Lines Manager

Dozier has established herself as a leader within the MountainOne team, combining industry knowledge with enthusiasm.

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Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tasting to Benefit AYJ Fund

All proceeds will support children with cancer in the local community and beyond.

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None Injured in Harpin Turn Car Fire

All occupants were safely out of the vehicle and reported no injuries.

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Dalton Consultant Says Dust Mitigation Plan Insufficient

An assessment by the town's consultant determined that Berkshire Concrete's dust mitigation plan is insufficient.

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Greylock School Project Passes ConCom, Preps for Planning Board

The Greylock School Project has passed one of two local permitting authorities in preparation for bidding documents to be released Nov. 17.

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Berkshire County Head Start Fundraiser Emphasizes Impact of Child Care

Berkshire County Head Start held its inaugural fundraiser on Oct. 11 to mark the organization's 60th anniversary.

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State House Passed Child Welfare Legislation

The state House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to strengthen oversight, transparency, and accountability within the commonwealth's child welfare system.

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Weekend Outlook: Halloween & Fall Events

Check out the Halloween and fall events happening this weekend throughout Berkshire County. A list of trick-or-treat hours and events can also be found here.

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Nonprofits Invited to Combined Resource Fair

Sponsored by Berkshire Funding Focus, CORE 401(k) Program, and Lamar Advertising, this free networking event features a broad range of vendors and two "Meet the Donors" panels.

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Berkshire Bounty Receives Donation from Warrior Trading

Berkshire Bounty received a donation of $30,000 from Warrior Trading, an online educational platform that offers a wide range of courses, training programs, and software for individuals interested in day trading.

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Great Barrington Police Awarded Grant for Virtual Reality Training

Grant to Launch Advanced Virtual Reality Training Program

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Williamstown Planning Board Refining Campus Overlay Proposal

The Planning Board last week discussed bringing a campus overlay proposal to town meeting as soon as this May.

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MCLA 'Groundbreaking' Kicks Off Construction of Kleefeld Arts Center

College officials say the planned Campagna Kleefeld Center for Creativity in the Arts will have a transformative effect on Massachusetts College of Liberal Art.

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Pittsfield Ward 6, At-Large Candidates Weigh in on Homelessness

Candidates for Ward 6 and councilors-at-large weighed in during last week's debates on the city's struggle with homelessness and how to move forward with effective solutions.

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Pittsfield's Ward 7 Councilor Steps Down

Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre will step down from her post a couple of months early to work in education.

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Companion Corner: Batina at No Paws Left Behind

Batina is a 6-month-old domestic shorthair mix who has only been at the shelter for a couple of weeks.

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Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2025

Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours and/or events on Halloween.

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Construction Begins on Images Cinema's Two-Screen Theater Renovation

The Look Forward Capital Campaign continues

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North Adams Airport Welcomes New Manager, New Commissioners

The Airport Commission moved through its regular business Tuesday night, marking a significant step forward with the presence of a new manager, Andrew Franklin, and a fully functioning commission.

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These Mysterious Hills Presents 'City of the Dead' Cemetery Walking Tours

Tours cost $10 and will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 25, 28, 29, 30. Enter from Onota Street and park on the right.

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Berkshire Farms, Organizations Awarded Food Security Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $22 Million in Grants to Improve Food Security and Resiliency Across Massachusetts

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Lenox Library to Screen Documentary 'Hear Me: Gun Violence in Berkshire County'

The film explores root causes, stories of impact, and a way forward—through the voices of experts: those who have lived it.

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Williamstown Select Board Opts Not to Fill Vacant Seat

The Select Board on Monday decided not to fill seven months remaining on a vacant seat and instead allow town voters to fill out the board in May's annual town election.

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BRPC Honors Retiring Local Leaders with Kusik Award

Two outgoing leaders were recognized with Kusik Awards at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's annual meeting.

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Hoosac Valley Fills Vacant Adams Representative Seat

The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee was faced with an unusual decision on Monday — selecting a new member from four candidates.

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