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MassWildlife: Know your milkweed
As their name suggests, many milkweed species produce a milky-white substance that can be seen if their stem is broken.
Berkshire Music School Brings Satellite Location to Adams
The school will offer voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, bass and piano lessons on Wednesday afternoons and evenings in four-week sessions.
Ronnie's Cycles and Sales Delivering Fun for 70 Years
Ronnie's Cycle Sales and Service has been serving motorcycle and motorsports enthusiasts in Berkshire County and surrounding areas for seven decades.
Clarksburg Fire Company Asks for Budget Increase to Offset Costs
The Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company is hoping for more financial support from the town to address increasing costs.
MassDOT Releases People and Transportation Project Report
Report highlights barriers to transportation access in Springfield area 86 percent of surveyed clients expressed support for fare-free RTA service
Q&A: New Principal Takes Over at Williamstown Elementary
This month, Williamstown Elementary's new Principal Benjamin Torres sat down with iBerkshires.com to talk about the road that led him to North Berkshire and some of the challenges that come with the job.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home Fit for Entertaining
Are you looking for a luxurious, spacious home with scenic Berkshire views? Then this is the home for you.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 24-29
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather.
Pittsfield Affordable Housing Signs Nondiscrimination Agreement
The agreement states that, as a condition of federal financial assistance, they will comply with national law and policies that prohibit discrimination.
Burlington Store Cuts Ribbon in Pittsfield
Dozens of people stood outside the new Burlington store on Friday to get a $10 coupon toward their shopping spree.
United Counseling Service Announces Changes to Board of Directors
United Counseling Service (UCS) announced changes to its Board of Directors.
MassDOT: Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 24
Adams Community Partners with Safety Platform for Financial Security
Through this partnership, ACB will offer Carefull's advanced platform to help customers monitor their accounts for signs of financial exploitation, including complicated emotional manipulation schemes like romance scams.
Pittsfield Will See a New Internet Provider
AccessPlus Fiber plans to expand into the city, providing residents, businesses, and schools with another option for internet service.
Adams Community Bank Announces Partnership with Financial Safety Platform
Adams Community Bank is partnering with financial safety platform Carefull to provide extra security for customers.
Ayelada Now Open in Williamstown
The Cervones opened another Crust pizzeria in Williamstown last year and decided to bring Ayelada in because of its success.
Local Chefs Competition to Benefit the Berkshire Food Project
Evening to feature chefs' bites, food-themed music, and a unique silent auction
Weekend Outlook: Car Shows and Festivals
Cool cars, hot rods and intriguing motor vehicles of all shapes and sizes will fill the downtown for this year's Motorama. Also enjoy food and shop vendors, with live music, giveaways and more.
Berkshire United Way Board Welcomes Three New Members
Berkshire United Way (BUW) welcomes three community leaders – Stephanie Ham, Jennifer Kerwood and Bethany Kieley – to its board of directors.
Pittsfield Looks to Improve Access at Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline
Because the area is shared with boats, the north side of the park is staged for a formal swimming area with a beach.
Williamstown Finalizes Torrey Woods Road Utility Pole Plan
The Select Board Monday OK'd a plan for new utility poles on Torrey Woods Road after hearing that the residents who originally raised questions were satisfied with the final configuration.
Shop 'n' Shred Event Coming to Pittsfield Skate Park
The Parks Commission on Tuesday approved a skate jam and flea market event scheduled for Aug. 24 at the Appleton Avenue park.
Companion Corner: Kash 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.
Construct Bids Executive Director Jane Ralph Farewell
Jane Ralph received an emotional sendoff before she steps down as executive director of Construct at the end of the month.
Berkshire Communities Awarded Funds for Ecological Restoration Projects
This funding, provided by the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), will strengthen resilience against extreme weather events, improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and restore crucial wildlife habitat.
Greylock School Bidding Expected for October
The Greylock School project is expected to go out to bid sometime in October with bids anticipated by the end of the year.
Williamstown Planners Dig into Idea of College Zoning Overlay
Groff explained the reason for the conversation, including an extreme hypothetical that an overlay district could help the town avoid in the future.
Report: Miss Hall's Failed to Act on Abuse Reports
A report commissioned by Miss Hall's School found school officials failed for years to follow up on accusations of sexual misconduct by its instructors.
Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June Day
Two Senior Center staff members saved a woman's life while she was having a medical emergency on an extremely hot June day.
Pittsfield Company Awarded InnovateMass Grant
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded Noble Carbon $350,000 to demonstrate its innovative and reverse-compatible circuit that helps residents and businesses manage electricity use and bills.
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