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Berkshire County Historical Society Lecture on Late 19th Century Textiles
Lorraine German and her late husband Steve established Mad River Antiques, LLC in 2001, with a concentration on 18th, 19th, and 20th century Americana and decorative arts.
Senate Candidate Rikleen to Speak to Lenox Dems
The Lenox Town Democratic Committee will hear from U.S. Senate candidate Alex Rikleen at its meeting Wednesday.
Pittsfield Council OKs Mobile Home Language Change for Lake Onota Village Association
The Lake Onota Village Association asked the City Council to change the City Code to exclude owner-occupied parks from the city's rent control.
BRPC Awarded Grant to Launch Mental Health Program at PHS
This one-time award will fund the pilot of the Active Minds Curriculum at Pittsfield High School.
Stamford Program on Alaska
The program is part of the library's ongoing Armchair Travel series.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 20-24
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays
Clarksburg Officials Ponder Independence From School Union
The Select Board is questioning how equitable the Northern Berkshire School Union is in terms of costs and representation.
Pittsfield Ward 7 Candidates Mull Mosquito Control, Homelessness
Candidates for Ward 7 found common ground on a couple of topics during Thursday's debate sponsored by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
UCP Marks White Cane Day in Pittsfield
National White Cane Day, on Oct. 15, recognizes the assistive device as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired, and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion.
Thousands Turned Out for Saturday's 'No Kings' Rallies
More than 1,000 people were estimated at the rally at North Adams City Hall, where they held signs along the Hadley Overpass and around the intersection at Main Street.
North Adams Man Sentenced To State Prison for Rape, Assault
Shepperd was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in State Prison.
Berkshire Organizations Share in Findings From Western Mass Housing Study
Stakeholders invited to discuss the housing crisis in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Oct. 20-24
If discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
Adams Selectmen Track OML Complaints, Discuss Rising Cost
The selectmen reviewed open meeting law complaints against them and legal costs associated.
Pan-Mass Challenge Returns To the Berkshires
The event made an impact on cancer funding, with one hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar directly benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber).
Governor Re-Establishes Special Advisory Commission on Disability Policy
The Commission will be Chaired by the Massachusetts Office on Disability's Executive Director Allan Motenko and will consist of at least 24 people appointed by Governor Healey based on recommendations from organizations that support people with disabilities.
Williamstown Select Board Talks Trash
Nancy Nylen, who represents the town on the 14-town Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District, was before the board at its late September meeting to talk about the district's activities and the operations at the town transfer station.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and CATA Showcase Artwork From Artists with Disabilities
The exhibit, titled “Light Through Leaves,” features approximately 60 pieces from about 50 artists, all based on landscapes they observed during field trips to the sanctuary and surrounding Berkshire County.
MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas Contract
Focus remains delivering the highest-quality service plazas and best value for taxpayers
Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance
Howland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015
Childcare of the Berkshires Celebrates New and Improved StoryWalk
The StoryWalk is part of the center's Born Learning Trail, which was installed in 2018 with the help of Berkshire United Way.
Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book
The free event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in the Library's auditorium.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Nice Home For A Family
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 133 Pomeroy Avenue.
2nd Street to Host Berkshire United Way's 'United in Conversation' Session on Criminal Justice
The topic of the session is criminal justice. Registration is encouraged, though not required, and the sessions are free.
Pittsfield At Large Candidates Debate
Four incumbents, a former councilor, and an outgoing School Committee member took turns in threes on questions that were chosen blindly from a bulletin board.
North Adams Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle Accident
The accident is still under investigation.
MassDOT: South County Daytime Paving and Bridge Work on I-90
All work is weather dependent.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield
Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters Pay
On Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies.
Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' Rallies
Almost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday
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