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The Well Restaurant & Bar has New Owners

Four friends who have worked together previously decided to buy Main Street eatery a month ago to keep open a local hotspot.

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North Adams Fire Sends One to Hospital

The blaze moved quickly through the house and into the attic causing extensive damage.

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No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County

Only the Cape Cod Region is experiencing a drought.

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Ways to Cool Off this Summer

Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer.

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Upcoming Customer Assistance Events Hosted by National Grid

National Grid is here to help with a series of Customer Assistance Events to provide customers with options to manage their energy bills and ways to save money

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Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete

Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again

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Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project

More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street.

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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Pittsfield

The City of Pittsfield has a confirmed isolation on outer West Street (Lillybrook).

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Friday Front Porch Feature: An Attractive Energy-Efficient Home

This 2020 home has four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and a two-car garage. It is 2,318 square feet on 0.35 acres.

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NBT Bank Welcomes New North Adams Branch Manager

Bedini has 37 years of banking experience. Most recently, he served as assistant branch manager with Greylock Federal Credit Union. Prior to that he held roles with TD Bank and MountainOne Bank.

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Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Downtown Pittsfield Cleanliness

Now in its eighth week, the Pearl Ambassador Program is already making a visible impact. The program has funding to continue through October.

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Former CYC in Pittsfield Demolished

Last summer, the Historical Commission voted to issue a demolition delay on the property, but it was withdrawn in the fall.

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Eagle Mill Awarded Low-income Housing Tax Credits

Currently in phase II, the new construction project adjacent to Eagle Mill Phase I is a mill conversion project now underway in Lee.

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Williamstown Fin Comm Discusses Soaring Health Insurance Cost

After a second straight year of hefty increases in the cost of health insurance under the Berkshire Health Group umbrella, the Williamstown Finance Committee is discussing the need for cost containment for the joint insurance purchase group.

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Pittsfield Cemetery Requests Green Burial Regulations

About 150 communities in the state allow green burials, and Dalton recently approved them at Ashuelot Cemetery.

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Central Berkshire Schools Summer Meal Program Feeds Hundreds

In the month of July alone, the district served 11,410 meals to families with children under 18, said John Tranfaglia, food service director.

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Dalton Assistant Fired Over Letter Secures Unemployment

According to an unemployment hearing officer, the letter resulting in the termination of the Select Board's former executive assistant doesn't appear to be confidential.

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Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and More

Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.

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Berkshire Bank Becoming Beacon Bank

Berkshire Bank's changing its name once its merger with Brookline Bancorp Inc. of Boston is finalized this year.

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Brien Center Hires Ethics and Compliance Officer

Guner brings to the role over 20 years of experience spanning child welfare, developmental psychology, and higher education.

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West Stockbridge Celebrates Zucchini Fest on Saturday

Zucchini Fest is held on Depot Street and Center Street in downtown West Stockbridge.

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Berkshire County Public Housing Benefits From Internet Access Grants

Housing units in Williamstown, Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Sheffield, Stockbridge and Housatonic will all benefit from the grant.

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Williamstown Calls Another Special Fire District Meeting, Truck Replacement on Agenda

At a special meeting of the Prudential Committee on Wednesday, the panel voted to set a special meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. at the Water Street station.

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Berkshire Athenaeum Looks to Hire Social Worker

The Berkshire Athenaeum plans to hire a social worker and has implemented a phone booth.

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North Adams Mayoral Hopeful Pledges Transparency, Progress

Scott Berglund says he'll be more transparent about the city's business and more aggressive in tracking down extra revenue if elected mayor.

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North Adams Historical Commission Seeks to Preserve Records

The Historical Commission is hoping to be more active in the preservation of materials important to the city's history.

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Berkshire Botanical Garden Annual Grow Show

The show times are Saturday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Berkshire Green Drinks: Monitoring Air Pollution in Pittsfield

"Breathe Easy Berkshires: A Year and a Half of Pittsfield's Air Quality" with Drake Reed and Andrew Ferrara

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Short-Term Rental Ordinance Advances to Pittsfield Council

After some final revisions, an ordinance that allows and regulates short-term rentals will go before the City Council.

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