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MassDOT: Becket, Lee Tree Trimming on I-90 Westbound
Lane closures will be in effect Tuesday, September 16, through Friday, September 19, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mount Greylock District Joins Neighbors in Looking at Collaboration
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday agreed to talk with neighboring school districts about finding ways to cooperate with one another.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield
Van der Valk says the company's business model is ‘good stuff cheap’. The store sells discounted items that can be found in major retail stores.
Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign
Berkshire United Way kicked off its annual campaign focusing on early childhood education as a key economic driver for the community.
MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips
Hunting is a safe activity and non-hunters should feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year.
Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around Tanglewood
Community members, particularly residents and neighbors of those areas, are invited to learn more about the recent planning efforts at an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Lenox Town Hall auditorium.
Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions
The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.
Lanesborough Employee Charged in N.Y. Embezzlement
In late June, the town's administrative assistant was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $325,000 from a New York business.
Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield
Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city while also taking pride in themselves.
Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health Board
The City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28.
MCLA Leadership Academy Announces Info Sessions, Opens Applications
One-year hybrid program transforms educators into school administrators through arts and social justice lens
Workforce Board Hears Internship, Career Center Gains
The Berkshire Career Center's internship program prepares high school students for the workforce by introducing them to employers and enrichment opportunities.
Mass RMV Reaches 3.5 Million REAL ID Credentials
RMV has been offering the REAL ID to customers since 2018 and anyone who qualifies can get one.
Northampton Teacher Mounts Challenge for 1st Mass Seat
For Jeromie Whalen, his race for the seat in the state's 1st Congressional District is more than a campaign: It's a movement.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 15-19
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.
Williamstown Looking at Ways to Authorize McCann Tech Building Bond
The town manager Monday told the Select Board that it may need to call a special town meeting to approve a $17 million bond for the roof and window replacement project at McCann Technical School.
Weekend Outlook: Festival and Fair Season
There are a range of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including fairs, festivals, and more.
MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours during the week of Sunday, Sept. 14
Dalton to Decide Budget Changes, CBRSD Agreement
Four articles are to authorize funding for specific projects and address budget changes and the fifth will revisit the Central Berkshire Regional School District's regional agreement.
Louison House Cuts the Ribbon on Bracewell Project for Young Adults
The $2 million project's been in the works for several years and was funded through state and federal funds including the American Rescue Plan Act, and nonprofit organizations and foundations. It offers six efficiency units that include one family unit with two bedrooms and one handicapped accessible apartment.
Pittsfield Marks 24th Anniversary of Terror Attacks
Local veterans and city officials marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States that killed 2,977 people.
Flying Cloud Welcomes New Board Members
Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) welcomes Liliana Atanacio Garcia and Sarah Reynolds North to the organization's Board of Directors.
BFAIR, Care Agencies Celebrate Frontline Professionals
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources partnered with other service agencies like 18 Degrees and United Cerebral Palsy to shine the light on these frontline workers for National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
Big E Fair Opens This Weekend
Over 35 local businesses and organizations will represent and promote Massachusetts’ Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Industries
BEAT to Host Sixth Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
24-hour event to be held on September 13–14 at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams
Williamstown Celebrates New Fitness Pad
The new fitness pad on Stetson Road includes a series of differently sized blocks that facilitate step exercise for people of varying ages and abilities.
Berkshire Cider Approved for Invite-Event
Matt Brogan told the commissioners on Tuesday afternoon that the cidery would be selling its cider and beer from Bright Ideas for the invitation-only event
North Adams School District Starts New Year With New Faces
The public schools welcomed two new faces this year: a dean of students at Brayton Elementary and a director of adult education and 21st Century programming.
ADOPTED! Companion Corner: Sabrina 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.
Renovated Medical Arts Entrance, Parking Lot Open
After six months of closure, the Medical Arts Complex's second-floor entrance is restored, and the parking lot has dozens of additional spaces.
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