Community
Williamstown's Images Cinema Set for May 22 Reopening
Images Cinema will be making up for lost time when the non-profit venue reopens this month after a major renovation and redesign.
Williamstown Board of Health Backs Plastic Bag Amendment, Biosolids Bylaw
The revised bylaw would simply limit retail establishments to providing a "recycled paper bag," a "reusable carryout bag" or a "reusable or recyclable paper product bag."
Pittsfield Cleans Downtown Litter, Works on Outreach Program
There was a community pickup downtown last week, and the city wants to ensure that work is maintained after the thaw from the winter months.
NAPL: Tunneling Through the Hoosac Mountain
This event is co-hosted with the North Adams Historical Society.
Jewish Women's Foundation Solicits Grant Proposals
The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Berkshires is soliciting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations for specific projects or programs that further its mission of tikkun olam (repairing the world).
Costs, Supply & Regulations Factors in Affordable Housing Scarcity
A statewide needs assessment prepared by the the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) for the state's new Comprehensive Housing Plan had a stark analysis of the current status of housing throughout Massachusetts.
Fire Officials Offer Reminder After E-Bike Fires
Purchase, Charge, and Store Lithium-Ion Batteries Safely
Lee Bank Foundation Awards $55K In First Grant Cycle of 2026
Grant awards in this cycle ranged from $500 to $10,000 and will support initiatives aligned with the Foundation's core focus areas, including education, food security, economic development, health and human services, and workforce development.
Community, Economy, and Climate Panel with Local Leaders
Community, Economy, and Climate; a cross-disciplinary exploration of life in the Berkshires Thursday, May 7, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Doors Open: 5:30 at the Guthrie Center.
Adams Fire District Budget Adds SAFER Grant to Total
The Fire District is now eyeing a total budget of $3,633,690.73, a 26 percent increase from this year.
Fines, Appeals, Lawsuit Collide in Berkshire Concrete Dispute
The building inspector's ticket book is running thin as the town starts to issue daily fines to Berkshire Concrete for its failure to submit a revised remediation plan for the unauthorized dig site.
Northern Berkshire United Way: 1960s Sees Growth, Goodbyes
The fund had grown immensely over the past 25 years, raising some $1.75 million during that period. But the 1960s would see the fund grow even more in both fundraising and the agencies it supported.
Companion Corner: Grey Boy at No Paws left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
BRTA Focuses on a New Run Schedule
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is still working on maintaining its run schedules after dropping the route realignment proposal.
North Adams Airport Commissioners Review Badge Policy
The Airport Commission will rethink its badge policy after a discussion with airport users who shared their grievances regarding the current system.
State Awards $35K to Stockbridge for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning
Stockbridge will use its award to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which expires in 2027.
BCC Sees Another $1M for New Trades Program
Berkshire Community College was allocated more than $1 million from the state for an HVAC and heat pump trades program.
Affordable Housing Situation 'Dire' in the Berkshires
EOHLC warned that "the county may lose 1,500 homes to seasonal use or short-term rentals over the next decade."
North Adams Holds Groundbreaking for New $65M Greylock School
As a long line of officials grabbed their shovels for the ceremonial dirt toss, the old school was being taken apart behind them and forms for the footings for the new school were being installed across the way.
Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action Plan
The Community Development Office, in conjunction with the City Council's subcommittee on Community and Economic Development, will hold a public hearing on May 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Elevated Sodium Levels in Adams Well Water Sample
A recent routine test of the town's well water revealed elevated sodium levels, prompting officials to urge at-risk residents to take precautions while further testing is conducted to determine the cause
Show-Cause Hearing for Pittsfield Bar Continued Again
Bei Tempi will have a show-cause hearing for its liquor license in May after police brought forward pictures that appear to show underage patrons drinking.
Mount Greylock Preparing to Open for Visitors
The roads to Mount Greylock will open for the season on Saturday, May 16. Sperry Campground opens on Friday, May 22, and Bascom Lodge is expected to open on Saturday, May 23.
Housing Planned for Former St. Joe's High School
Nearly a decade after the facility last operated as a high school, the former Saint Joseph's is staged for new life as housing.
Puppets Teach Resilience at Lanesborough Elementary School
Vermont Family Network's Puppets in Education visited the elementary school to teach kids about being resilient.
SJC: Public Records Petition 'Proper'
The Supreme Judicial Court in an advisory opinion released Monday found the petition to bring the Legislature and governor's office under the Public Records Law is "proper" as a form of law.
Pittsfield Man Killed on NYS Thruway
A city man was killed Sunday night in an accident on I-87 in New York State.
Becket, Washington Two-Town Forum
The overarching purpose of this event is to bring together residents of both towns, along with local and state leadership, as well as town volunteers who currently provide services to both Becket and Washington residents.
Environmentalists Talk Green Homes and Construction
Environmentalists want people to know that reducing emissions can start in the home.
2026 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Honorees Chosen
The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector.
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