Community
Clarksburg Cautious on Accepting Briggsville Water Grants
The town has hired a new accountant and received funds to continue work on Middle Road, but it's taking cautious steps regarding grants for the Briggsville Water District.
Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing Continued
Berkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit.
Crane Fund Donates to Local Oranizations
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children has donated funding to 92 organizations around the globe, some in Berkshire County.
Adams Police Finally Outfitted with Body Cameras
He said the cameras have been in circulation, but now all officers are mandated to wear them.
Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Ice Skating Rink Moved to Wahconah Park
This will go before the Conservation Commission on Thursday, as the area staged for the ice rink is in a floodplain.
Greylock School Project Goes Out to Bid
Officials expect to have bids on the $65 million Greylock School project in hand by the end of January.
Shakespeare & Co.'s Annual Fall Festival Concludes This Weekend
The festival brings together students from multiple schools across Berkshire County and eastern New York State for a nine-week, non-competitive exploration of Shakespeare's plays.
Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into Cars
Police have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm.
Companion Corner: Blake 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.
Donald C. McGraw Foundation Makes $1M Leadership Gift to Fairview Hospital
This gift continues the decades-long partnership with The Donald C. McGraw Foundation in support of Fairview Hospital.
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Hires New Development Director
At BAV, Moriarty leads a multi-pronged fundraising effort, including cultivating and stewarding individual donors, orchestrating donor events, and overseeing BAV's grant portfolio of private and corporate foundations.
Motorama Distributes More than $10K to Local Organizations
Motorama donated more than $10,000 in grants to a dozen charities and nonprofit organizations this year. It's the largest amount the car show has donated to date.
Williamstown Projects Awarded $835K in State Funding
Community and cultural investments advance Main Street redesign and local destinations
Pittsfield Calls for Snow Angel Program Volunteers
Each winter, many senior residents and individuals with disabilities reach out requesting assistance with snow removal.
State Housing Secretary Hears Struggles, Opportunities in Southern Berkshire
State Secretary of Housing Edward Augustus visited Berkshire County on Tuesday to hear about the region's needs and see opportunities for adding more units.
Lanesborough Considers Partnership for Opioid Settlement Funds
BRPC's Andy Ottoson, who facilitates the countywide Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Preventing Collaborative, explained that the funds have to be used toward opioid specific supports and youth substance prevention.
Cheshire Police Chief on Unpaid Leave Following Arrest
The town's police chief, Michael Alibozek, was placed on unpaid leave Friday after being arrested the week before on charges of soliciting sex for a fee.
Opening of Ultimate Body Factory Longtime Dream of Owners
Their dreams are coming true with the opening of the Ultimate Body Factory on Monday, Dec. 1, at 5 Cheshire Road.
Adams OKs Contracts With Administrator, Interim Chief
The town will have a new administrator onboard almost exactly one year after after Jay Green departed for Lenox.
DA Shugrue Touts Recent Drug-Trafficking Arrests
Drug-trafficking raids between August and September have resulted in the indictment of nine individuals and the seizure of drugs and illegal firearms.
HVA, Follow the Forest Receive $30K to Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat
This corridor begins along the Hudson River and stretches north through Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Protecting and reconnecting these habitats is essential not only for wildlife survival, but also for ensuring clean water, clean air, and climate change-resilient communities.
Adams Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey
Paper Copies are available at The Greylock Glen, The Library, Senior Center, Town Hall, and the Visitors Center.
Williamstown Planning Board Moves Forward With Mixed-Use Proposal
The Planning Board last week decided to move forward with an initiative to encourage mixed-use development, even though it is not quite sure how that initiative will be manifested in the zoning bylaw.
Adams Fire District Again Asking for Fire Chief Vote
The Adams Fire District outlined its reasons for a full-time fire chief and is again asking the public to vote.
North Adams ADU Challenge Winners Focus on Cost, Sustainability
Sustainability, aging in place and cost effectiveness were the focus of the winning ADU designs in the North Adams Partnership's Small & Smart Design Competition.
'Reading the Tea' with Pulitzer Prize Winner at Arrowhead
Debby Applegate is an American historian and biographer.
Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program
Sign up forms have been sent home with Pittsfield children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2.
Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring Effort Nearing Checkpoint
Action items are coming into focus as the middle school restructuring vote nears.
Pittsfield Community Radio, WBTR To Have On-Air Fundraiser to Support the Station
All money raised during the on-air fundraiser will go towards continuing the mission of providing the community with a non-profit, non-commercial radio station to present diverse local, entertaining, informative, and educational programming.
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