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NAMI Berkshire County Hosts 10th Annual Cupcake Wars Fundraiser
This community event brings together local bakeries and supporters for a fun and flavorful evening in support of mental health awareness and services throughout Berkshire County.
Berkshire Food Project's Super Bite 2026
Super Bite 2026 features chef-crafted "super bites," music, and a silent auction.
Adams Applies for CDBG Grant to Address Blight
The town continues its efforts to address blight in the community by applying for funds through the Community Development Block Grant, as it has done years prior.
North Adams Glamping Project Teams With Luxury Resort for New Approvals
On Monday, developer Benjamin Crespi of 196 Marine LLC, was back before the Planning Board with a dramatically different proposal: 49 two-bedroom tourists cabins with a restaurant and recreational amenities.
Williamstown Select Board Makes Recommendations on Town Meeting Articles
The Select Board on Monday recommended town meeting pass all but one of the 32 articles on the warrant for the May 19 session.
Companion Corner: Bella at Second Chance Animal Shelter
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Board Names New Director
Anderson, a Berkshire resident, brings 30 years of experience managing mission-driven organizations in both the nonprofit and private sectors.
Williams College Lone Suitor for Development of Water Street Lot
The college was the lone respondent to the town's request for proposals to purchase and develop 59 Water St.
Cheshire Debates Transfer Station Blue-Bag Abundance
The town is trying to remedy the transfer stations pay-as-you-throw model as the trash tonnage per permit is significantly higher than what it is supposed to be because of an abundance of blue bags last purchased in 2021.
Lanesborough Seeks Advice on Ambulance Service
The Select Board queried emergency medical service officials on Monday about the challenges for the town ambulance.
Pittsfield School Committee Votes to Close Morningside
Over the last month or so, the district has considered whether to retire the open concept, community school at the end of the school year.
North Adams Council OKs Funds for Ashland Street Project Easements
The City Council on Tuesday approved an appropriation of $256,635 from the Land Sales Account for easements and takings related to the Ashland Street project.
BCC Gets EV Chargers Through State Grant
On Tuesday, the college highlighted this "step towards technological modernization" that was made possible by a $133,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
BFAIR and UCP Board of Directors Exploring Possible Merger
The organizations emphasize that no final decisions have been made and that this process is in an exploratory phase, according to a press release.
Mount Greylock District Aims to Provide Healthier Foods
The co-chair of the district's Wellness Committee gave a report to the School Committee at its Thursday meeting, outlining the wellness group's priorities for the year ahead.
Pittsfield School Building Committee OKs PHS Statement of Interest
Pittsfield High, the city's oldest school, will be the subject of the next funding request to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
North Adams Housing Trust Building Foundation for Future
The newly established Affordable Housing Trust has spent its first meetings determining its mission, objectives and resources.
City of Pittsfield Construction Updates
The schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
BRPC Submits Grants for Berkshire County
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission recently submitted grant applications on behalf of the county's municipalities.
DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil Shooting
The District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.
Clarksburg Students Create 'I Voted' Stickers to Promote Elections
Gomeau's idea was to involve the students at Clarksburg School through a contest to come up with the best "I voted" stickers.
Berkshire County Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment Grants
Funds Will Support Firefighter Safety Equipment in More than 300 Communities
MCLA, Drury Students Vouch for Early College Programs
Drury High School seniors shared their own experiences in the early college program.
State Education Officials Visit Pittsfield on 413 Day
At the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires child care center in Pittsfield, Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike heard from community-based preschool educators about workforce needs and the impact of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
Berkshire Concrete Sues Dalton
Berkshire Concrete is taking the town to court over the Planning Board's decision to deny its special permit.
Driscoll Focuses on Outdoor Recreation for 413 Day
Driscoll was getting a lesson in fly fishing from Brian Gilbert of Hilltown Anglers after a speaking to outdoor recreation stakeholders at Berkshire East in Charlemont.
Final Knox Trail Programs in Monterey
On Thursday April 16th at 7 p.m., you can attend the final talk in this series about the Knox Trail where Tom Ragusa will discuss how he has traced and marked the route of the old road for 8 miles, and his effort to list the road on the National Register.
Cheshire Hears Schools, Police Budget
The Select Board heard presentations on the the two regional school districts that education the town's children and reviewed, again, the police budget.
Berkshire Concrete Appeals Fines; Residents Demand More Aggressive Actions
Less than a month into spring, the town received its first dust complaint after an overnight storm on March 31 blew sand and fine dust onto Raymond Drive, sending air monitoring data off the charts.
Adams Firehouse Shored Up While District Seeks Options
Like many public safety organizations in the Berkshires, the Adams Fire District is looking for ways to address its building's deteriorating condition.
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