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Youth for the Future: Sharaya Keele
Volunteer coach Sharaya Keele is pursuing her basketball dreams while helping to teach others who may have the same goal.
Berkshire's Diverse Economy Means More Jobs
There was a time when the economy of the Berkshires was significantly impacted — for better and worse — by the operations and fluctuations of GE, Sprague and the other major industrial employers in the region.
Friday Front Porch: A Colonial in South Pittsfield
Are you looking for a home with timeless character and thoughtful updates? Then this home on Warwick Street may be the perfect fit.
Teacher of the Month: Allison Zustra
Students in Brayton Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Allison Zustra's class develop a love of learning through play, music, movement, and hands-on activities.
Employment Experts: Berkshire County Has 'Healthy Labor Market'
One version is that there are many available jobs, but employers have a hard time finding workers to fill them. On the other hand, we also hear that Berkshire County does not have enough good jobs, and people have to move elsewhere because of poor job prospects here.
Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Gabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with.
Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: Elizabeth Freeman Center
For this months Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with the Elizabeth Freeman Center's Executive Director Divya Chaturvedi to give us an insight into the organization.
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.
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.
iBerkshires Monthly Business Review July
iBerkshires has been busy writing about local businesses. Our new monthly section Berkshire Built highlights local businesses that are producing their own goods.
Create an Ad: Johns Building Supply
Johns Building Supply, founded in 1948 by John and Helen Koziara, has a foundation built on the principles of service, honesty, and integrity — values that helped establish the company as one of the area's premier concrete product manufacturers.
Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & Charlotte
If looking for the perfect feline pet, why not triple the fun? There's a threesome at Berkshire Humane Society waiting for a family to call their own.
Friday Front Porch Feature: General Williams House
Are you looking for a large historic home to celebrate family in? Then this might be the home for you.
Companion Corner: Mimi and Herman at Second Chance
There is a sweet bonded pair of felines looking for a new home together.
Friday Front Porch Feature: The Woolen House
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 103 Holmes Road in Hinsdale.
Companion Corner: Cookie at No Paws Left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires provides programs and services that support children throughout the year, including EEC licensed childcare, afterschool programs, summer camp, academic support, sports and recreation, swimming, arts and enrichment activities, leadership development, wellness initiatives and healthy meals.
Teacher of the Month: Lynn Shortis
For close to 38 years, Lynn Shortis has devoted herself to providing visually impaired students with the confidence, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their educational and personal journeys.
Create an Ad: MyCom Federal Credit Union
MyCom Federal Credit Union partnered with us once again for the Junior Marketers Create an Ad series, giving Morningside Community School third graders the chance to design ads for the organization.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic Berkshire Property
Are you looking for a beautiful and historic property with room for a big family? Then this is the home for you.
Companion Corner: Fox at Berkshire Humane Society
Fox is a 3-year-old Pomeranian who has been at the shelter for about a month.
Youth For the Future: Berkshire Theatre Group Students
Berkshire Theatre Group has been helping to cultivate relationships and supporting artistic exploration of the county's youth for over 25 years.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Ranch Near Mount Greylock
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 668 North Main St.
Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Lucy is an 18-month-old heeler/terrier mix with energy to spare. She has been at the Second Chance Animal Shelter for about a month.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Home in Adams
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 125 Friend St.
Berkshire Built: The Pennysleever
Pennysleever owners, Isaac Alpert and his wife, Maggie, have brought their card collecting hobby to North Adams.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Multigenerational Home
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Walling Road in Adams.
Create an Ad: Hometown Tire Works
Crayons and markers in hand, fourth-grade students at Abbott Memorial School brought to life the customer-focused service and reliability of Hometown Tire Works as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Affordable Housing Advocates Look to Ballot Initiatives, State Legislation
While the rising price of materials and services are also responsible for this, a significant factor is the expense and delays that are required to meet stringent requirements and regulations. This impacts projects ranging from large developments to renovations by individual homeowners.
Youth for the Future: AYJ Fund Volunteers
The non-profit was founded in memory of Anna Yan Ji Arabia, who became an angel at the age of 16 after a 3 1/2-year battle with gliomatosis cerebri.
Companion Corner: Zorro & Peanut 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.
Teacher of the Month: Christopher Murray
After only a year of teaching, McCann Technical School HVAC teacher Christopher Murray has quickly become a favorite among students.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Lenox Farmhouse
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 500 Walker St.
Holiday Hours: Memorial Day
Holiday closures and events for Memorial Day.
Companion Corner: Stink at No Paws Left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Friday Front Porch Feature: Lakefront Living on Pontoosuc
Are you looking for a home with lakefront views? Then this is the home for you.
Companion Corner: Loki at Berkshire Humane Society
There's a sweet and playful dog at the Berkshire Humane Society waiting for his new family.
Friday Front Porch: A Comfortable Cottage
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 181 New Lenox Road.
Create an Ad: R.K. Miles
Looking out at that scenery doesn't have to end when you go indoors with Marvin scenic doors, transforming any space by bringing the outdoors in.
Companion Corner: Mattie 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.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic Georgian Colonial
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 65 Crofut St.
Costs, Supply & Regulations Factors in Affordable Housing Scarcity
A statewide needs assessment prepared by the the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) for the state's new Comprehensive Housing Plan had a stark analysis of the current status of housing throughout Massachusetts.
Affordable Housing Situation 'Dire' in the Berkshires
EOHLC warned that "the county may lose 1,500 homes to seasonal use or short-term rentals over the next decade."
Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021.
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.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.
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.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Farmhouse
Are you looking for a charming New England farmhouse to enjoy with your family?
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.
Teacher of the Month: Kaylea Nocher
Nearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment.
Companion Corner: Baby 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.
Outdated Public Safety Buildings Strain Berkshire Communities
One of the most basic roles of government is public safety. The ability to provide police and fire protection and other emergency services is considered a vital function.
Build or Rent: Communities Seek Options to House Public Safety Departments
For many years, the town of Lee has had to struggle with an outdated and crowded Police Department station located in its Town Hall, which was built in 1874. Its nearby fire station was originally constructed to house horse-drawn firefighting vehicles.
Youth for the Future: Jonah Sanabria
Monument Mountain Regional High School student Jonah Sanabria has been selected as our March Youth for the Future.
Friday Front Porch Feature: An Energy-Efficient New Build
This three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath, contemporary farmhouse was built in 2025 and is 1,704 square feet on less than an acre.
Easter Events in the Berkshires
Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way this April 5 ... and so are family events in the Berkshires. If you have one you want included on this list, just email us at info@iberkshires.com.
MassWildLife: Watch for amphibians on the road
This spring, be mindful of amphibians as they emerge from their winter retreats and travel to breeding sites. Use caution while driving on rainy spring nights.
Companion Corner: Rosie Is Still at No Paws Left Behind
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group
Fourth-grade students at Bennington Elementary School illustrated the exciting experience of purchasing a Toyota or Honda at Coggins Auto Group as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Companion Corner: Mace 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.
Creative Pause: Venerable WTF Taking Time to Innovate, Strategize
The pace and pressures of change have intensified in all sectors of society. The creative economy is no exception.
Creative Pause: North Berkshire Cultural Tentpoles Missing 2026
Two separate staples of the Northern Berkshire cultural calendar, the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival have canceled their summer 2026 seasons to reorganize their operations and programming.
Berkshire County Firefighters Graduate from Mass Firefighting Academy
The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this week graduated 45 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, including six Berkshire County firefighters.
Berkshire Book Con Launches In Pittsfield
The event is hosted by the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, Hot Plate Brewing Co., and Indie Readery & Records.
Pittsfield Launches New Emergency Notification System
In a local emergency, community members subscribed to this Mass Notification system will benefit from immediate, actionable information and instructions sent via their preferred notification channel
Teacher of the Month: Amanda Lardizabal
Berkshire Community College associate biology professor Amanda Lardizabal is transforming her students into stewards for health and wellness.
Pittsfield Trash and Recycling Collection On A One-Day Delay
Collection will be on a one-day delay for the week.
Mount Greylock to Present 'Into the Woods'
The production will run from Thursday, Feb. 26 to Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 7 PM in the Mount Greylock auditorium.
Mount Greylock Regional School District 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
The total school enrollment is 538, of which 356 have made the Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter.
Hoosac Valley High School Second Quarter Honor Roll
The Hoosac Valley High School Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Pittsfield Ice Rink Now Open
Although late in the season, the rink will be open with posted hours from dawn to dusk, but may be closed at times for maintenance of the ice.
BRTA Proposes New Routes To Help with Driver Shortage
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is looking to realign its routes because of a driver shortage.
Teacher of the Month: Matthew Pegorari
The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
Part I: Berkshire Vocational Schools Prepare Students for Challenging Careers
As the job market and economy have become increasingly complex and challenging, the role of vocational education — also known today as Career and Technical Education (CTE) — has become more prominent.
Mass Wildlife: Why You Shouldn't Feed Wildlife This Winter
Each winter, MassWildlife receives inquiries from the public regarding whether or not to feed wildlife. While people have good intentions, supplemental feeding of wildlife typically does more harm than good.
Ice Skating Destinations in the Berkshires
Every year several towns and cities in the Berkshires create outdoor skating rinks or open their doors to the numerous indoor ice skating venues.
Clark Art Offers Free Admission From January Through March
In its fourth year, the "Free for Three" program is part of the Institute's ongoing effort to expand awareness of its programming and to welcome new visitors.
Public Comments Sought On Human Service Needs In Pittsfield
The Human Services Advisory Council is an 11-member advisory committee that provides funding recommendations to the mayor on how the city should allocate its human services funding.
Pittsfield Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule
Sure, it's only the day after Christmas, but you do have to figure out how long to keep that tree up.
Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025
Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025
'Tis the season to be merry and bright. Planning a holiday event? Let us know at iberkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Nov. 10-14
This work will take several weeks to complete and the weather may have an impact on the schedule.
BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex
BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex and North Street Southbound Lane
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4
Flushing of the City of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4 begins Monday, October 27
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2025
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours and/or events on Halloween.
Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 13. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.
Create an Ad: Ioka Valley Farm
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
BHS Implements Color-Coded System for Respiratory Illness Measures
The fall and winter seasons are expected to see a rise in the number of cases of Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital and BHS Physician Practices
BMC to Reopen Main Driveway in Early October
The main driveway can be accessed from the rotary, north or southbound, and provides convenient access to the front of Berkshire Medical Center and the first-floor entrance to the BMC Medical Arts Complex.
North Adams Launches Veterans Banner Program
The Veterans Services Department is seeking city veterans, both living and deceased, to honor on large banners displayed throughout the downtown area.
