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Dalton Officials Seek Answers on Safety for Main Street Intersection
Earlier this month, the Select Board voted to request that the state conduct a traffic study of the area and provide recommendations for potential safety improvements.
MassDOT: Overnight Construction Operations on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, August 3, through Thursday, August 6
Dalton Fire District Looks to Update Fees, Infrastructure
The Fire District is looking to help update sewer and water infrastructure as well as update its fees for unpaid water bills.
Hockey Tournament Raises Funds for Youngster's Fight with Cancer
Until the day Liam Lescarbeau can rejoin them on the ice, the Berkshire County hockey community has his back
Seafood Restaurant Planned for North Street, Pending Liquor License
You may notice a different look to the former Iztac Mexican Restaurant — the brightly colored front entrance has given way to a more subdued, moody facade.
Weekend Outlook: Barn Birthday, Musical Nights
Check out the events happening this week including musical nights, turtles, and more.
Pittsfield, Dalton Schools Awarded Funds To Support Life Sciences
PPS was awarded $36,000, and CBRSD was awarded $17,843.
Dalton Board Talks Short-Term Rentals
Municipalities across Berkshire County have been grappling with how to regulate these rentals, and now the conversation has reached Dalton.
Berkshire Museum Holds Grand Reopening
The pouring rain pattered against the Berkshire Museum's tall lecture hall windows as officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the museum's grand reopening following its historic renovation.
Teacher of the Month: Allison Zustra
Students in Brayton Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Allison Zustra's class develop a love of learning through play, music, movement, and hands-on activities.
Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Gabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with.
North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers
Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Monday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.
BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline
The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline. This enrollment period is open to prospective students entering grades 6 through 10.
CTSB Launches New Community Radio Station
The station began broadcasting on July 3, 2026 from CTSB's studios in Lee and can be heard on 107.3 FM throughout much of the Southern Berkshires and online at wgslradio.org.
Williamstown Studying Major Overhaul for Main Street
The town is working with a Worcester civil engineering firm to redesign Main Street with an eye toward a major project sometime in the next decade.
Berkshire's Diverse Economy Means More Jobs
There was a time when the economy of the Berkshires was significantly impacted — for better and worse — by the operations and fluctuations of GE, Sprague and the other major industrial employers in the region.
Comedy and a Cause: Hypnotist Fundraiser Supports Adams Street Fair
The fundraiser will be held at Turn Hall, 6 Turners Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner, followed by Santos' performance at 7:30 p.m.
Lanesborough Select Board Tables JMJ Negotiations
Tensions swirled at Monday's Select Board meeting in light of conversations to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District.
Steel structure of New Greylock School Rises in North Adams
The steel frame for the new Greylock School was being hauled into place on Monday.
Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: Elizabeth Freeman Center
For this months Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with the Elizabeth Freeman Center's Executive Director Divya Chaturvedi to give us an insight into the organization.
Lenox Library Hosts John Williams' Biographer
Biographer and arts journalist Tim Greiving, author of "John Williams: A Composer's Life," will speak at Lenox Library on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m.
Berkshire County Historical Society 'Moby-Dick' Read-a-Thon
Each participant reads for fifteen minutes and then turns the podium over to the next reader.
Lanesborough Looks to the Future of Zoning Bylaws
The Planning Board is reviewing the town's zoning bylaws with an eye to amending zones to align with planning documents and projects.
Employment Experts: Berkshire County Has 'Healthy Labor Market'
One version is that there are many available jobs, but employers have a hard time finding workers to fill them. On the other hand, we also hear that Berkshire County does not have enough good jobs, and people have to move elsewhere because of poor job prospects here.
Dalton Historical Pottery Project Celebrates Town's History
The Historical Commission is giving people the opportunity to bring a piece of the town home with them through the sale of hand-thrown and stenciled, colonial-style pottery featuring the Dalton's name and incorporation date.
Jacob's Pillow Welcomes San Fran Ballet
The San Francisco Ballet will return to Jacob's Pillow this summer for the first time in seven decades.
Remembering the 'Forgotten War' in Pittsfield
Local community members gathered at City Hall's 'Forgotten War' monument to honor those who served.
Annual CATA Art Show Opens July 30
Community Access to the Arts' annual art show "I Am a Part of Art" opens Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.
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