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Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'
Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls.
Adams Selectmen Outline Town Administrator Interview Process
The Select Board narrowed the field for the open Town Administrator position to three finalists: Nicholas Caccamo, Dillon Maxfield, and Peter White
MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue
MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue: "Unpacking Insecurity to Build a Shared Future"
Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns to the Berkshire Athenaeum
Youth of all ages are invited to the Library, where there will be free pumpkins available along with all the tools and decorations.
Becker Pond Dam to be Removed to Help Local River System
The dam has been closed since 2016 after TNC recognized it as a hazard to the public. The dam is located on TNC’s 1,500-acre Mount Plantain Reserve.
Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward Debates
There weren't any fireworks at Wednesday's debates for Wards 2 and 5 as the candidates seem to agree in general on issues and with the homeless being a major topic. The differences were in the details.
Pittsfield Health Board Mulls Camping Ordinance
Later this month, the board will give its input on the public camping ordinance to the City Council after requesting that it be included in the conversation.
Companion Corner: Lola 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.
Adams Narrows Town Administrator Search to Three Finalists
The board is seeking a permanent replacement for the town's top administrative post.
Nominations Open For BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
North Adams Council OKs Affordable Housing Trust
The City Council on Tuesday gave final approval to creating an affordable housing trust and adopted a state law that would allow the city greater control over certain funds.
Pittsfield Council OKs Walmart Expansion, Warns of Parking Lot Conditions
The company requested to amend its site plan by converting about 1,600 square feet of the Pittsfield garden center, which is planned to be enclosed for an online ordering pickup center. As part of a nationwide effort, the store will undergo remodeling.
WCMA Hosts community Forum on Mass Timber Structure of New Museum Building Project
As the first purpose-built home for the Williams College Museum of Art takes shape, this forum invites students, faculty, professionals, and the wider community to learn about design and engineering innovations driving the project forward.
Alison Felix Remembered at Drury High School
The Drury High School girls soccer community came together Saturday morning to remember Alison Felix, a multi-sport standout and member of the school’s Class of 2020 who died last December in an automobile accident.
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Oct. 14-17
Water mains will continue to be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. This biannual process occurs twice a year, typically in the spring and the fall.
New Mount Greylock Handbook Outlines Restorative Practices for Discipline
In conjunction with consultants from the Chicago-based non-profit The Equity Imperative, the district last year began a process of categorizing "disruptive or harmful behavior," outlining the district’s responses and specifying how families will be notified.
North Adams Council Will Wait for Outcome of Nip Bottle Program
A privately sponsored redemption initiative for nip bottles has the Public Safety Committee postponing any recommendations on a ban.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 14-17
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
BCC Names Two to Board of Trustees
The board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts.
Northern Berkshire Housing Resource Fair
This event is free and open to all in the Northern Berkshire area.
Community Pitches in on CRA Gym Renovation
New "Dan McMahon Court" to Open in November
Rare297 Bringing Fine Dining Experience for a Year
Rare297 has been open for a year delivering fine dining in the heart of the downtown.
Pittsfield School Building Committee Preps for Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study
Last week, members mapped out a path forward as the city approaches a possible feasibility study for a rebuild of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School on the West Street site.
Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable Work
An art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.
Frightastic Halloween Event for Adults
For those who dare, here are some of the haunted attractions this season. Leave your kids at home and crawl through the area's scariest haunted events.
Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn Demonstration
Students from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration.
RMV Announces Driver's Education to Transition Back to In-Person Format
Research supports that in-person learning fosters better engagement and learning outcomes
'No Kings 2.0' Will Likely Draw Thousands to Berkshire County
Rallies are planned across the nation on Oct. 18 to protest actions by the Trump administration.
Pittsfield ConCom Mulls Pontoosuc Access Plan
Conversation about balancing bank stabilization with shoreline access at Pontoosuc Lake Park continues.
Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore
For three decades, Delores Moore has been educating the next generation and preparing them to fly to their next journey.
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