The Retired Investor: Could higher bond yields simply reflect a stronger economy?

Over the last month, equity investors have grown concerned with the rapid rise in U.S. Treasury bond yields.

NBCC Hosts Regional Projects Update

Pittsfield's Crosby School Improves Accountability Score

While the city works to solve outdated facility issues, Crosby Elementary School has improved its accountability score.

Private Developer Eyes New Hangar at Pittsfield Municipal Airport

In early February, the airport was approached by a prior tenant, Leon Shabott of Hangar4Planes, about the possibility of constructing a hangar at the airport.

Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day

Indigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 12. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.

MassDOT, CSX Agree on Improvements to Support Berkshire Flyer, Passenger Rail

The state Department of Transportation and CSX have reached an agreement for local infrastructure improvements that will be a "major step" to making the Berkshire Flyer a permanent seasonal service.

Adams Sets FY27 Tax Rates; Average Homeowner Bill Rises $130

During Wednesday's meeting, the Select Board approved a 30 percent split shift for fiscal year 2027, which it has done for the last four years.

Adams Tobacco Sale Violation Highlights Gap Between Local, State Regulations

During a routine compliance check last Thursday, a Tri-Town Health Department employee under the age of 21 attempted to purchase a pack of Camel Blue cigarettes without presenting identification at the gas station, located at 95 Commercial St.

Companion Corner: Harley and Maggie at Berkshire Humane

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

Pennrose Breaks Ground in Lenox, Bringing 68 Units of Affordable Housing

New development will help address the shortage of affordable, family-sized rental housing in the Berkshires and serve as a sister community to Pennrose's nearby Forge development

River Road Bridge to Reopen In Clarksburg, East Road Remains Closed

Route 8 will reopen to the public, while East Road will only be open to emergency vehicles.

Dalton Secures $1.45M in State Grants for Bridge, Sidewalk Repairs

The state awarded Dalton $1,450,000 in grant funding to aid in two ongoing issues in town: repairs to the town’s lowest-rated bridge and sidewalk repairs.

North Adams UNO Art Club Extends Into Year-Round Community Program

The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown is expanding the summer program UNO Drop-In Art Club into a weekly, 50-week program.

Texas-Style Barbecue Opens for Lunch, Takeout in Downtown Pittsfield

FireKing BBQ is making it easier to find its smoked ribs — they're in the Clocktower Building in downtown Pittsfield.

Application Withdrawn for North Adams Homeless Shelter

A proposal to turn a Hall Street apartment house into a homeless shelter was withdrawn from consideration on Monday.

North Adams Officials Elect Two New School Committee Members.

Damon Grimes was elected to complete a term expiring Dec. 31, 2029, and Paul Moriarty to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2027.

Rogers-Adkinson Takes Oath as MCLA's 13th President

The 13th president of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was formally installed on Saturday and challenged the college community to "love your students to success."

Trial Scheduled for North Adams Woman Accused of Killing Grandmother

A 2027 trial date is scheduled for a woman accused of killing her grandmother in North Adams four years ago.

BRTA Seeks Volunteers to Help Shape Microtransit Service

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is seeking volunteers to serve on a microtransit committee to aid in the development in the newly adopted service.

Healey Administration Visits Pittsfield to Talk Green Energy Siting

Representatives from Berkshire communities and organizations heard about solar arrays, battery storage, and more.

Cheshire Select Board & Youth Center Look to Compromise on Lease Amount

On Tuesday, Youth Center Executive Director Sonia DiSanti and Board of Directors President Jillian Brothers compared appraisals they got for lease rates with board members.

Pittsfield Projects See $1M in Community One Stop Grants

City projects were allocated $1 million through the Community One Stop for Growth portal in fiscal year 2027.

Pittsfield West Side School Project Feasibility Study Advancing

Accessible Path Planned for Pittsfield's Westside

Several partners are working to connect the top of Francis Avenue to vital resources downtown.

Reverend: Christian Nationalists Make Jesus Victim of 'Identity Theft'

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin told attendees at Wednesday's "PrayAction Breakfast" that they need more action to make their prayer effective.