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Cheshire Special Election Voters Pass Both Ballot Questions
The voters narrowly approved a Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion for a three-year borrowing of $67,150 for a police cruiser approved by a special town meeting last year.
Door Prize Now Serving in North Adams' Hotel Downstreet
The two moved to the Berkshires about four years ago from California. They fell in love with the Berkshires and wanted to bring another restaurant to the city.
Pittsfield Won't Have a Preliminary Election
Candidates for the November municipal election have been certified and, because of some withdrawals, the city won't have a preliminary election in September.
Pittsfield's 2025 National Night Out
This event will run from 5-7 PM. This event is free and open to the public
North Adams Committee Ordered to Amend Meeting Minutes
The School Building Committee was found to be in violation of Open Meeting Law regarding a meeting held on Jan. 21.
Liquor World in North Adams Opens Deli
Liquor World and Market has opened up its deli section along with adding Krispy Krunchy Chicken to the store.
MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Statewide
Air quality across the Commonwealth is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Williams Student Seeking Community Service in Vandalism Incident
A Williams College student charged in a commencement day vandalism incident is asking Northern Berkshire District Court to agree to a community service plan.
West Street Safety Improvements Starting Soon
Streetscape improvements are set to begin on West Street soon.
Governor Celebrates Massachusetts Farmers Market Week
This annual celebration highlights the essential role that farmers markets play in strengthening the local food system, supporting family farms, and increasing access to fresh, healthy food for residents across Massachusetts.
Two Downtown Murals Unveiled in Pittsfield
The pieces entitled "Burbank Place" and "Downtown Bound" were presented during the First Friday at Five Festivities.
Huttopia Berkshires Giving Guests a Glamping Experience
The resort on Kittle Road has for decades attracted guests seeking to enjoy nature in the Berkshires — without too much roughing it.
EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants
These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.
Mass MoCA Commission Approves Two New Leases
In a short meeting Monday, the Mass MoCA Commission approved Assets for Artists request for office space in Building 1.
BFAIR's CBDS Program Hosts Veteran's Supply Drive
Items can be dropped off at our CBDS program, our North Adams, Pittsfield, or Southampton offices, or our Bottle & Can Redemption Center.
This Week in Local History: July 24-31
iBerkshires was once a weekly posting so our new look back in history column will cover some highlights over the course of a week five, 10, 20 and 25 years ago.
Q&A: Local Umpire Works Little League World Series International Qualifer
This summer, Singleton spent two weeks volunteering as an umpire at the Little League Baseball Europe-Africa Region Tournament in Kutno, Poland.
UPDATE: Jacob's Pillow Production Manager Dies in Accident on Grounds
Jacob's Pillow also announced that all performances at the venue through Sunday, Aug. 3, have been canceled.
Lanesborough to Create Open Space and Recreation Plan
A few passionate residents are needed to guide Lanesborough's upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Rejuvenate a Historic Mansion
Are you looking for a restoration project on a historic mansion? Then we have the house for you.
MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 3
Central Berkshire Names New Wahconah Principal
Serena Shorter's appointment was announced on Thursday by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. She starts in the district on Aug. 18.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 4 to Aug. 8
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 4 to Aug. 8
Otis Self-Storage Takes Over Cheshire Facility
The facility has 174 total doors, and currently has 140 occupied units.
Brien Center Promotes Adult Community Clinical Supports Division Director
With more than 30 years of experience in clinical social work and mental health administration, Morgans brings leadership, expertise, and compassion to this role.
Cheshire to Hold Special Election Monday
A special town election will take place on Monday to vote on two ballot questions.
Pittsfield Commission Considers Park Square Historic District
The Historical Commission discussed who would lead the charge to designate a small area around Park Square as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with historical significance.
Clarksburg Hires Full-Time Assessor
Romana Messer, a senior paralegal for the city of Pittsfield, was selected as the new assessor after the board interviewed two other candidates.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Pittsfield
At this time there are no confirmed human cases of WNV but the city
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