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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.
Jacob's Pillow 2025 Festival Canceled
Jacob's Pillow has canceled its 2025 festival following the death of one of its production managers.
Pittsfield Police Arrest Erratic Route 8 Driver
A North Adams man who led police on a high-speed chase Monday was taken into custody after trying to flee on foot.
Central Berkshires Habitat For Humanity Sells 54th Home
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity has sold more than 50 homes to local families — most recently to a health-care worker and single mother.
MassDOT: Lee Bridge Inspection on I-90 Eastbound at Mile Marker 8.8
Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Outer Space Theme for 69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade
The Parade is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 when it will once again travel through downtown North Adams beginning at 1:00 PM.
MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Extended for Western Massachusetts
Effective today, Aug. 5, 2025, until 11:59 p.m
Ventfort Hall Reclaims Historic Gardener's Cottage
For the first time since the 1950s, the property is returning to the Ventfort Hall estate, restoring a piece of its original legacy.
Cheshire Special Election Voters Pass Both Ballot Questions
The voters narrowly approved a Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion for a three-year borrowing of $67,150 for a police cruiser approved by a special town meeting last year.
Door Prize Now Serving in North Adams' Hotel Downstreet
The two moved to the Berkshires about four years ago from California. They fell in love with the Berkshires and wanted to bring another restaurant to the city.
Pittsfield Won't Have a Preliminary Election
Candidates for the November municipal election have been certified and, because of some withdrawals, the city won't have a preliminary election in September.
Pittsfield's 2025 National Night Out
This event will run from 5-7 PM. This event is free and open to the public
North Adams Committee Ordered to Amend Meeting Minutes
The School Building Committee was found to be in violation of Open Meeting Law regarding a meeting held on Jan. 21.
Liquor World in North Adams Opens Deli
Liquor World and Market has opened up its deli section along with adding Krispy Krunchy Chicken to the store.
MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Statewide
Air quality across the Commonwealth is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Williams Student Seeking Community Service in Vandalism Incident
A Williams College student charged in a commencement day vandalism incident is asking Northern Berkshire District Court to agree to a community service plan.
West Street Safety Improvements Starting Soon
Streetscape improvements are set to begin on West Street soon.
Governor Celebrates Massachusetts Farmers Market Week
This annual celebration highlights the essential role that farmers markets play in strengthening the local food system, supporting family farms, and increasing access to fresh, healthy food for residents across Massachusetts.
Two Downtown Murals Unveiled in Pittsfield
The pieces entitled "Burbank Place" and "Downtown Bound" were presented during the First Friday at Five Festivities.
Huttopia Berkshires Giving Guests a Glamping Experience
The resort on Kittle Road has for decades attracted guests seeking to enjoy nature in the Berkshires — without too much roughing it.
EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants
These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.
Mass MoCA Commission Approves Two New Leases
In a short meeting Monday, the Mass MoCA Commission approved Assets for Artists request for office space in Building 1.
BFAIR's CBDS Program Hosts Veteran's Supply Drive
Items can be dropped off at our CBDS program, our North Adams, Pittsfield, or Southampton offices, or our Bottle & Can Redemption Center.
This Week in Local History: July 24-31
iBerkshires was once a weekly posting so our new look back in history column will cover some highlights over the course of a week five, 10, 20 and 25 years ago.
Q&A: Local Umpire Works Little League World Series International Qualifer
This summer, Singleton spent two weeks volunteering as an umpire at the Little League Baseball Europe-Africa Region Tournament in Kutno, Poland.
UPDATE: Jacob's Pillow Production Manager Dies in Accident on Grounds
Jacob's Pillow also announced that all performances at the venue through Sunday, Aug. 3, have been canceled.
Lanesborough to Create Open Space and Recreation Plan
A few passionate residents are needed to guide Lanesborough's upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Rejuvenate a Historic Mansion
Are you looking for a restoration project on a historic mansion? Then we have the house for you.
MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 3
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