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Pittsfield Health Shuts Down North Street Eatery for 'Pests'

Iztac Mexican Restaurant is currently shut down by the Health Department.

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BCC Sees $1M in Federal Funds for Trades Academy

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the college to highlight the $995,000 he secured through congressionally directed spending.

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Faith & Fellowship: North Adams Area Church News

From Sunday morning times to weekday group activities, here is what’s happening at local houses of worship this week.

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Companion Corner: Glo at the 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.

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Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure

Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.

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Weekend Outlook: Wahconah Goodbye, Fundraisers and More

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including fundraisers, concerts and more.

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Pittsfield to Host Open House for Safety Action Plan

April 15, 2026, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hot Plate Brewing Company, located at 1 School Street.

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Lanesborough Officials Review Schools' Budgets

Bergeron answered that officials in both member towns told the district they did not want Mount Greylock using taxpayers' money to build their reserves.

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Special Meeting Set for PHS Statement of Interest

The School Building Needs Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday to decide if Pittsfield should seek funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to repair its oldest high school, PHS.

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Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud Charges

The former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury.

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No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County

Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Normal conditions have returned to the Southeast and Western Regions of the state.

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North Adams School Committee Applauds Award Winner, Hears Budget

The School Committee on Tuesday voted to send a recommending fiscal 2027 budget to a public hearing and congratulated the newest recipient of the Superintendent's Award.

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Roundabout Considered for Pittsfield's East, Fenn Intersection

A roundabout is under consideration to improve safety at the intersection of East and Fenn Streets.

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First Assistant District Attorney Named Mass Prosecutor of the Year

First Assistant District Attorney Shelvey was nominated based on her work and leadership within the office, including her successful trial record.

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Busy Road Project Summer for North Adams

Mayor Jennifer Macksey updated the Finance Committee on Tuesday about some of the work being planned, including Berkshire Gas' plans to replace pipes along West Main Street.

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Adams Fire Deliberates Next Steps on Retirement Mandate

The Fire Department is seeking clarifications on how the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will affect its older members who aren't involved in firefighting.

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BCC's New President Gets Higher Ed Board OK

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.

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Clarksburg School Pressed to Find More Savings for Fiscal 2027

School officials are looking at the elimination of three teaching assistants, prekindergarten for 3-year-olds and a two part-time positions to reduce the fiscal 2027 budget.

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National Grid to Host Customer Assistance Event in North Adams

Customer Assistance experts to visit communities across the state to highlight bill management, plus energy and money saving tips

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Berkshire Delegation Details Efforts to Help Berkshires

Legislators say they are advocating for programs and services that Berkshire County residents need the most, amidst federal funding cuts.

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Pittsfield Sees Legal Threats Over PHS Report

City officials say they have received informal threats of legal action if the redacted Pittsfield High School investigation report is released.

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Pittsfield Celebrates Student Winners of Berkshire Jazz Art Contest

During Jazz Appreciation Month, Pittsfield High students' jazz artworks bring a pop of color to the halls of City Hall and the city's annual Berkshire Jazz Festival.

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Cheshire Looks to AG's Office for Blighted Property Help

The Select Board heard a presentation last week from the state's Neighborhood Renewal Division program that could help rehabilitate two properties condemned by the Board of Health.

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Berkshire Democrats Host Candidate Forum Friday

The forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church located at 74 First St.

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Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce Merger

Two local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.

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Art Donation Brightens Bracewell Youth Project

Residents entering transitional housing at 111 Bracewell Ave. can look to the left to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

Grange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance.

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Craft Swap at the North Adams Public Library

Saturday, April 11, from 10AM to noon

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Pittsfield Energy Saving Trees Program

Eversource is donating over 1,000 three- and five-foot-tall trees to local communities through its Energy Saving Trees Program with the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Williamstown Fire District Expects Slightly Lower Tax Rate

A rise in operating expenses for the Williamstown Fire Department will be offset by lower debt service payments on the new fire station, resulting in a slightly smaller tax bill from the district, officials noted last week.

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