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Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Event at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Special recognition during the evening was given to Business Member Lee Bank; resigning president, Pamela Boudreau; and long-term treasurer, Douglas Goudey.
Creative Pause: Barrington Stage Looks to Grow
Since its founding, BSC has produced 41 new works, 21 of which have moved on to New York and regional theaters around the country.
Lanesborough Selects Assistant Building Inspector
The Select Board appointed an assistant building director on Wednesday.
United Counseling Service's Superhero 5K Raises Money For Teens4Change Program
Funds raised at the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash will support the group's weekly meetings and events throughout the year, including the annual UCS Bennington Youth Summit, a free opportunity open to Vermont teens.
Berkshires Jazz: New Leadership Continues Founder's Passion
Berkshire County is jazz, said Chuck Walker, the newly appointed president of the nonprofit Berkshire Jazz.
MassWildLife: Watch for bald eagles this winter
Bald eagle numbers continue to climb in the Commonwealth giving winter birders a better chance to glimpse these impressive birds. Get ready for your winter outing with these tips for where to look and how to prepare.
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires: How to Trace Ancestors Through Letters and Postcards
Professional genealogist Kathryn Lake Hogan will present "How to Trace Ancestors Through Letters and Postcards,"
Creative Pause: Venerable WTF Taking Time to Innovate, Strategize
The pace and pressures of change have intensified in all sectors of society. The creative economy is no exception.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Dutch Colonial in North Adams
Are you looking for a charming Dutch colonial family home? Then this might be the home for you.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Domestic Flock in Mass
Massachusetts Animal Health Officials Depopulate Impacted Poultry Farm in Dukes County
Weekend Outlook: Celebrate the Weekend
Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including celebrations, fun, and free days at the museum.
Adams Selectmen Concerned Over Park Street Bridge Detours
The state-owned bridge, over the Hoosic River, was reconstructed in 1957 and is heavily utilized for traffic on Route 8.
Pittsfield Launches New Emergency Notification System
In a local emergency, community members subscribed to this Mass Notification system will benefit from immediate, actionable information and instructions sent via their preferred notification channel
Berkshire Community Land Trust Name Executive Director
Beth Carlson Joins the Berkshire Community Land Trust Team
Pittsfield Schools Plan Another Difficult Budget Year Sans Layoffs
The Pittsfield Public Schools are seeing the effects of inflation on the fiscal year 2027 budget, and want to close the gap in funding without layoffs.
North Berkshire Secondary Ed Study to Be Rebid
The task force looking at middle and high school regionalization is going back out to bid for a consultant after both remaining bids came in over budget.
Creative Pause: North Berkshire Cultural Tentpoles Missing 2026
Two separate staples of the Northern Berkshire cultural calendar, the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival have canceled their summer 2026 seasons to reorganize their operations and programming.
State Plans 2026 Construction Start for Holmes Road Bridge
The state Department of Transportation plans to begin construction on the structurally deficient Holmes Road bridge this year.
Pittsfield Council Opposes Berkshire Gas Rate Hike Proposal
The City Council has joined statewide opposition to Berkshire Gas's proposed 22 percent increase on the average customer's bill.
Business Closures in Berkshire County
A number of businesses have closed or are closing their locations. Here are some recent closures in Berkshire County you might have missed.
No One Injured in Mass Ave Truck Collision
Although there were no injuries, both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Pittsfield Mayor Offers Police Chief Position to Unnamed Candidate
A candidate has been offered the police chief position, and their name will be announced at an upcoming press conference.
Adams Home Gutted by Early Morning Fire
An early morning fire on Richmond Lane gutted a single-family home Thursday.
Sandisfield Arts Center Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists
The prize recognizes and encourages emerging talent in Berkshire County.
Williamstown Looks to Start Riverbank Stabilization Projects in FY27
Town Hall is hoping to make progress on four riverfront infrastructure projects in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
Lanesborough Planners Look to Clarify Signage Bylaws
The Planning Board looks to reword the town's sign bylaws after a recent contentious tussle over a business sign because of the way the bylaw could be interpreted.
North Adams Council Goes on Record Against Berkshire Gas Rate Hike
Local officials say the proposed rate hike by Berkshire Gas could cost the city more than $40,000 extra just in heating its three schools, and be a burden to its residents, many of whom already rely on fuel assistance.
Companion Corner: Weber 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.
Dalton Board Approves Budgeting Software
The Select Board approved having the town manager engage in a potential contract with the budgeting software ClearGov for next fiscal year.
Pittsfield Looks at 'Form-Based' Code for West Side Zoning
The Department of Community Development has been working on a zoning proposal that aims to encourage small businesses and lively, characteristic activity in the West Side.
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