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Young Wildlife Belong in the Wild

Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and it is also against the law.

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Williams Community Chest Looking Forward to Centennial

The 100th annual meeting will be held on March 10, 2027, the Community Chest's birthday (there will be cake, he promised) and a gala will be held at the Clark Art Institute on Sept. 25, 2027.

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The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Celebrates 10 Years

With a mission to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow, NPC provides infrastructure and support to over 1,000 local organizations, stated a press release.

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Youth For The Future: Adwita Arunkumar

Williams Elementary School fourth-grader Adwita Arunkumar has been selected as our April Youth for the Future for her mentoring of a younger child.

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MassDOT: Lee, Becket Daytime and Nighttime Construction Operations on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, April 20, through Saturday, April 25

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Nursing, Wellness Dean Is Keynote Speaker at BCC Commencement

Berkshire Community College has selected Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness Lori Moon as the keynote speaker for commencement exercises sy 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at Tanglewood in Lenox.

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Holiday Hours: Patriots Day

Monday, April 20, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.

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Governor Proposes Social Media Protections for Teens

The proposal establishes some of the most comprehensive youth online safety standards in the nation by requiring social media platforms to prioritize the well-being of young users by default—not as an afterthought.

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Local Cheer Teams Celebrate Successful Season

The gymnasium of the Boys and Girls Club was full of laughter, music, dancing, and cheer as multiple generations celebrated the hard work of 413 Cheer and Taconic High School cheerleaders with a fundraiser and showcase.

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With Tears, Pittsfield Officials Vote to Close Morningside

The School Committee on Wednesday made an emotional vote to close Morningside Community School at the end of the academic year.

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Weekend Outlook: Jazzy Days

Celebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts.

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NAMI Berkshire County Hosts 10th Annual Cupcake Wars Fundraiser

This community event brings together local bakeries and supporters for a fun and flavorful evening in support of mental health awareness and services throughout Berkshire County.

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Berkshire Food Project's Super Bite 2026

Super Bite 2026 features chef-crafted "super bites," music, and a silent auction.

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Adams Applies for CDBG Grant to Address Blight

The town continues its efforts to address blight in the community by applying for funds through the Community Development Block Grant, as it has done years prior.

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North Adams Glamping Project Teams With Luxury Resort for New Approvals

On Monday, developer Benjamin Crespi of 196 Marine LLC, was back before the Planning Board with a dramatically different proposal: 49 two-bedroom tourists cabins with a restaurant and recreational amenities.

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Williamstown Select Board Makes Recommendations on Town Meeting Articles

The Select Board on Monday recommended town meeting pass all but one of the 32 articles on the warrant for the May 19 session.

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Companion Corner: Bella at Second Chance Animal Shelter

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

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Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Board Names New Director

Anderson, a Berkshire resident, brings 30 years of experience managing mission-driven organizations in both the nonprofit and private sectors.

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Williams College Lone Suitor for Development of Water Street Lot

The college was the lone respondent to the town's request for proposals to purchase and develop 59 Water St.

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Cheshire Debates Transfer Station Blue-Bag Abundance

The town is trying to remedy the transfer stations pay-as-you-throw model as the trash tonnage per permit is significantly higher than what it is supposed to be because of an abundance of blue bags last purchased in 2021.

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Lanesborough Seeks Advice on Ambulance Service

The Select Board queried emergency medical service officials on Monday about the challenges for the town ambulance.

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Pittsfield School Committee Votes to Close Morningside

Over the last month or so, the district has considered whether to retire the open concept, community school at the end of the school year.

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North Adams Council OKs Funds for Ashland Street Project Easements

The City Council on Tuesday approved an appropriation of $256,635 from the Land Sales Account for easements and takings related to the Ashland Street project.

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BCC Gets EV Chargers Through State Grant

On Tuesday, the college highlighted this "step towards technological modernization" that was made possible by a $133,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.

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BFAIR and UCP Board of Directors Exploring Possible Merger

The organizations emphasize that no final decisions have been made and that this process is in an exploratory phase, according to a press release.

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Mount Greylock District Aims to Provide Healthier Foods

The co-chair of the district's Wellness Committee gave a report to the School Committee at its Thursday meeting, outlining the wellness group's priorities for the year ahead.

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Pittsfield School Building Committee OKs PHS Statement of Interest

Pittsfield High, the city's oldest school, will be the subject of the next funding request to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

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North Adams Housing Trust Building Foundation for Future

The newly established Affordable Housing Trust has spent its first meetings determining its mission, objectives and resources.

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City of Pittsfield Construction Updates

The schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

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