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Berkshire Concrete Mining Expansion Increases Resident Frustration
Residential concerns and frustrations grow as Berkshire Concrete Corporation plans to expand its gravel mining operations.
Adams Sees Tax Rate Drop; Property Tax Bill to Rise 2%
The Board of Selectmen set a split tax rate, which means $15.63 per $1,000 valuation for residential and a 30 percent shift at $21.50 for commercial, industrial and personal property with Selectman Joseph Nowak voting no.
Create an Ad: Ioka Valley Farm
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield Shooting
The conviction stems from the fatal shooting of Jeric Black on Feb. 1, 2022.
Frost Museum Revives Historic Barn with Major Grant Support
Fall Events Celebrate Frost's Agrarian Legacy and Barn Restoration
Cornerstone Laid for New Williamstown Fire Station
The continuity of the Williamstown Fire Department was on display Thursday morning as it hit another milestone in the construction of a new station on Main Street.
Berkshire Horseworks Appoints New Treasurer
Dahndray Sistrunk of Adelson And Company PC, Joins Berkshire HorseWorks Board Of Directors As Treasurer
Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair
The fair will be held at Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Methuselah Ordered to Close Earlier for 'Late-Night Problems'
The bar has been a frequent flier at the Licensing Board over the years, incurring a 30-day liquor license suspension in 2021, as well as two and five-day suspensions leading up to it.
Adams Appoints Retired Lanesborough Chief to Lead Force in Interim
Sorrell will step in for K. Scott Kelley who has been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 8. ]
Savoy Town Meeting Unanimously Backs McCann Tech Project
McCann Tech Superintendent James Brosnan addressed the meeting to explain the reason for the repairs, how the district went through the MSBA process and how Savoy's portion of the capital project was determined.
North Adams License Commission Sees Little Need for License Upgrades
The License Commission will be informing local establishments of a new law allows restaurants serving beer and wine to change their license to all-alcoholic.
Companion Corner: Onyx 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.
Berkshire Fabric Swap
The event will feature a wide range of materials and equipment related to fiber arts.
Working, but Still Struggling: The Hidden Reality in the Berkshires
Struggling to stay afloat in this economy is not a moral failing. It is not the result of laziness or bad decisions. It is the predictable outcome of an economy that asks too much of its lowest-paid workers while offering too little in return.
North Adams City Hall Hosts 'Daydream' Sculpture
Peter May had envisioned placing an artwork of his own creation in the Eagle Street pocket park where his building had once stood.
Failing Becker Pond Dam To Be Removed
The dam is located in the Nature Conservancy's 1,500-acre Mount Plantain Preserve.
House Climate, Sustainability Committee Visits South Berkshire
The House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability visited South County on Monday to hear about environmental efforts from organizations and businesses.
Dalton Offers Town Manager Post to Connecticut Administrator
Of the 22 applications received, the Town Manager Screening Committee put forward three finalists: Anderson, Lisa Blackmer, and Jonathan Elwell.
Savoy Residents Get First Say Wednesday on McCann Tech Bond
Residents of Savoy Wednesday will have the first say — and possibly final say — on whether the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project can go forward.
Mass Loses $7M in Homeland Security Grants
Healey said her administration stands with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campell, who on Tuesday joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing an emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration's reallocation of federal homeland security funds.
Williams Students Reportedly Harassed on Main Street
Williamstown Police and Williams College security are investigating two reports of students being harassed on Main Street over the weekend.
Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South
This event brings together food, wine and community in support of the Center's programs and services.
Fall Foliage Events, Parade Grand Marshal Announced
The parade will step off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, from Old State Street and march through downtown North Adams with the theme "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond!"
Final Parcel of Bardin Property for Sale
The 148 acres of land, which consist of three parcels, came into the town's possession in 2016 in a taking for delinquent taxes. The town first placed a lien against the property in 2009.
BRTA Advisory Board Discusses New Administrator Contract
The board discussed the new administrator's contract as well as other business.
Pittsfield Officials Detail New Website
Pittsfield moved its web page from a .org to a .gov in July, aiming to bolster legitimacy and increase access for the people it serves.
BMC Earns Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries
Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies with input from the medical community.
North Adams ConComm OKs Brown Street Bridge, Gas Station
The Brown Street Bridge has been cleared for work to begin repairing the deteriorating beams that have left it closed for more than two years.
Adams Bank Names Senior VP of Compliance and Risk Management
In this role, Scarpa will lead the Bank's compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy, ensuring the institution continues to meet and exceed regulatory standards while supporting sustainable growth.
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