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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.
Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Gives Injured Turtles a Second Chance
iBerkshires joined Zustra on a hike at Wild Acres trailhead, where we released two adult eastern painted turtles, one yearling eastern painted turtle and one yearling common snapping turtle.
Clark Art Unveils Design for New Aso O. Tavitian Wing
The elevated bridge between the Clark Art Institute's main museum and the Manton Research Center is being transformed into new gallery space and storage, and the permanent home of the Aso O. Tavitian collection.
Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag Sale
The Historical Commission is sponsoring the 4th annual Townwide Tag Sale,on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall.
Barrington Stage's 'A Chorus Line' Demands to Be Seen
There are a plethora of adjectives that describe the original production of "A Chorus Line" when it opened off-Broadway in April 1975: "groundbreaking," "original," "powerful," "outstanding" and "brilliant."
Ex-Veterans Clerk Charged With Larceny
The city's former veterans services administrative assistant was arraigned Friday on larceny charges related to the theft of gift cards donated for local veterans.
Cross-Commonwealth Walk Highlights Fight to Change State Flag
Nearly 90 towns and cities across the commonwealth have voted in favor or replacing the seal, which depicts an arm holding a sword above the head of a Native American.
Friday Front Porch: A New Build in South County
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 114 Brush Hill Road.
Berkshire Mall Owners Press for Road District Dissolution
Berkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings says without a dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District, the potential sale and redevelopment with the mall would fall through.
Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Get Life Science Grants
Pittsfield and the Central Berkshire Regional School District are among 400 organizations getting $12.3 million for education and workforce development.
Weekend Outlook: Ice Cream, Blueberries & Dancing
Check out the events happening this weekend including fun nights of dancing, singing, ice cream and more.
Jewish Federation Hosts Program on Judaism, Tai Chi
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Dr. Joel Friedman, who will lead a program on "Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World" on Thursday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m.
Dispensary Planned for Former Pittsfield Health Food Centre
Cloud Nine Visions got the Community Development Board's OK to do business at 407 North St. on Tuesday, but the Zoning Board of Appeals continued its vote on Wednesday to allow for more feedback.
Dalton Health Board Seeks Responses to Confidential Survey
The town's Board of Health is seeking responses to its confidential health survey to better understand the overall health and well-being of its residents.
Six Running for Four Seats on Mount Greylock School Committee
Voters will have choices for all four Mount Greylock School Committee seats on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Parks Commission OKs Lessons at Pittsfield Pickleball Facility
The city's pickleball culture is ramping up with classes at the Benedict Road courts.
SJC Dismisses Pittsfield Cell Tower Suit
The Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed a lower court's order to dismiss a lawsuit over the cell tower on South Street.
Berkshire Museum Unveils Historic Transformation After Yearlong Renovation
For generations, the Berkshire Museum has helped visitors create lasting memories through its permanent collections and exhibits. Those traditions continue as the museum reopens on July 29 following its historic renovation.
Dalton 250th Anniversary Committee Seeks Members
Although eight years away, a successful anniversary celebration like this requires early organized planning by a dedicated group, Historical Commission co-chair Deborah Kovacs told the Select Board last week.
Ex-Miss Hall's Head Indicted on Child Endangerment
A retired leader of Miss Hall's School was indicted Wednesday in Berkshire Superior Court for one count of reckless endangerment of a child related to an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.
Classical 'High Season' Approaches Its Artistic Apogee
During late July, the classical music festival "high season," anchored by concerts at Tanglewood and Sevenars, and also including Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, approaches its zenith.
Cheshire Seeks Public Input as Police Chief Search Moves Forward
Town officials are seeking community input on the issues residents believe are facing the community and the leadership qualities they would like to see in the Police Department's next leader
Adams Community, Co-Op Becoming 'Trailmark Bank'
The combined Adams Community Bank and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank will be known as Trailmark Bank, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
Companion Corner: Moose at Berkshire Humane Society
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs 'Shop & Shred,' Other Summer Events
The Parks Commission on Tuesday approved a variety of summer events in the city, from a shopping event at the skate park to resource sharing.
Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
A Pittsfield man pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court for conspiring to traffic large quantities of cocaine in Western Massachusetts.
Pittsfield Farm Awarded AIP Grant
AIP provides business planning and technical assistance to participating farms but is available to established commercial farms with land that is protected through MDAR's APR Program and offers grants of up to $150,000 per farm to help sustain their agricultural production. Since 2009, AIP has awarded nearly $10 million to 133 APR farms across the state, that collectively steward a total of 18,844 acres of farmland.
Williamstown Fin Comm Mulls Use of $2M Windfall
The Finance Committee last week discussed how the town should use the $2 million it is in line to receive from the sale of the former town garage site.
BRPC Receives Grant for Alternative Mental Health Response Initiative
The FY27 state budget includes $250,000 to establish a task force for an alternative mental health response in the hilltowns, such as Hinsdale, and beyond.
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