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Driver Seriously Injured in Pittsfield Accident

A woman was taken to Bay State Medical Center on Monday after a rock crashed into the windshield and her car went into a ravine.

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Stamford Man Held on Assault Charges

A Stamford man was ordered held in custody pending trial on domestic violence charges.

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Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake

This public health advisory impacts all access points to the lake in Pittsfield and Lanesborough.

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Dalton Library: More Programming and Accessibility

For the Dalton Free Public Library, a library serves as a welcoming place that supports literacy and, with its new programming, it is achieving just that.

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Greylock Thunder Donates New LED Stadium Lights to Russell Field

There will be a "Lighting of the field" ceremony and a subsequent night game on Sept. 19 at 7pm.

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Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Benefit Concert

The stage will feature: The Wanda Houston Band, Billy Keane, Jackson DuCharme, Natalia Bernal and Jason Ennis.

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Pittsfield Council OKs Short-Term Rental Regulations

Last week, the City Council approved a zoning amendment that allows the operation of short-term rentals and a licensing process.

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Cheshire Thickly Settled Areas Approved for Speed Limit Decrease

The Select Board approved lowering the speed limit on a number of streets with denser neighborhoods.

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Lenox and Stockbridge Exploring Expanded Pedestrian and Bicycle Network

Lenox and Stockbridge Exploring Expanded Pedestrian and Bicycle Network. Open House Scheduled for Sept. 17.

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Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant Awardees

The Pittsfield Cultural Council celebrated its 2025 grant awardees at Zucchini's last week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips

Hunting is a safe activity and non-hunters should feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year.

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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.

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Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions

The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MCLA Leadership Academy Announces Info Sessions, Opens Applications

One-year hybrid program transforms educators into school administrators through arts and social justice lens

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Weekend Outlook: Festival and Fair Season

There are a range of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including fairs, festivals, and more.

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MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours during the week of Sunday, Sept. 14

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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.

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