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Second Drop Farm Opens Cafe After Years of Work
The family-owned farm was purchased in 2020, and the Elliots had planned to open a cafe soon after but pandemic made it harder to do so they decided to focus on the farm.
UCP of Western Mass to Celebrate National White Cane Day
This annual observance recognizes the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion.
Berkshire Arts & Tech School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Berkshire Arts and Technology Public Charter School was filled with dancing, vibrant colors, and a conversation with state Rep. Carlos González to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home With a Private Getaway
Are you looking for a home that doubles as a vacation getaway? Then this is the house for you.
MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Repairs and Lane Closures on I-90
Lane closures in place Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 17
Weekend Outlook: Spooky Pumpkin Fun
Check out the events happening this weekend including pumpkin fun, festivals, and spooky nights.
Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded $276K
The Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership was awarded $276,000 through the Housatonic Valley Association.
Learn How to Stay Safe on the Internet: A Free Community Event
This event will take place at the Parish Hall at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 342 Tunnel St, Readsboro. The program is free and open to the public.
Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw Violation
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
Cheshire Fire Department's New Truck In-Service
On Wednesday night, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel gathered outside the Cheshire Community House to retire the 2001 front-line piece and put their brand-new E-One custom pumper into service.
Williamstown's Purple Valley Trails Hosts Grand Opening Sunday
The PVT network will be celebrated on Sunday when the alliance hosts a grand opening celebration at the Berlin Mountain Trail Head on Berlin Road.
DA Warns Public After Gym Thefts and Check Fraud
Members of the crime ring are breaking into parked, often unlocked, cars at these locations and stealing wallets and other personal items.
Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.
Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025
Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
BFAIR Launch Coat and Boot Drive for Local Veterans
This initiative supports the North Adams Veterans' Services Office, which identified warm outerwear and footwear as a critical need.
Lenox Names New Police Chief
Chief Smith has 11 years of experience as a municipal police chief. For the past 10 years, he has been the Chief of Police for North Brookfield, developing and managing budgets, capital requests, grants, collective bargaining agreements and focusing on officer wellness, recruitment and retention.
Williamstown Board of Health Recognizes Stuebner, Discusses Needs Assessment
The incoming chair of the Board of Health opened Wednesday morning's meeting by talking about the "great loss being felt on our board."
Centennial Committee Gives Adams $85K for Anthony Monument Care
Chair John Duval last week said the check for $84,667.62 was sent to the town treasurer from Edmund St. John III.
Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt 2025
The annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt, a traditional and popular feature that kicks off Fall Foliage Festival Week starts Saturday, Sept 27.
MCLA Physics Department to Host U.S. Department of Energy Physicist
This talk is funded by the American Institute of Physics Foundation's TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant.
South Williamstown Community Association-Repair Cafe
Repair Café is a free kid and family-friendly event, although donations are gladly accepted, they are not required. There will be refreshments.
Companion Corner: Keekster at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Keekster is a 12-year-old dilute calico who was given to the shelter over a month ago because she wasn't getting along well in her last home.
North Adams Group Launches Nip Bottle Return Pilot Program
The group is launching a pilot program that will offer a 5-cent refund for each clean nip bottle returned to BFAIR's redemption center, starting Nov. 1, and continuing as long as funding permits.
Israel Frees Sheffield Men Detained on Gaza Aid Flotilla
Two Sheffield natives detained by Israeli forces while trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza have been released.
Berkshire Briefs: Oct. 8
Some municipal decisions and development updates from across the Berkshires, at a glance.
Wicked Strange New England With Jeff Belanger
Books will be available for sale and signing.
Pittsfield Mulling Snow Removal Well Before First Storm
The Department of Public Works is responsible for keeping roads, sidewalks, and critical public spaces safe, passable, and accessible during winter storms. Pittsfield is divided into 30-32 neighborhood quadrants, which are cleared by contractors, and the highway crew covers the main roads in 12-hour shifts.
Gov. Healey Releases Dashboard Detailing Federal Cuts
On Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey's administration released an updated dashboard detailing the impact of federal funding cuts on the state over the next several fiscal years.
Governor Healey Proclaims Oct. 5-11 Fire Prevention Week
2025 Theme Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished Alum
Two local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards.
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