 Governor Expands Joint Active Shooter Response Training StatewideMore Than 1,000 First Responders Complete 35 Courses This Year  Berkshire Fife and Drum Keeping Traditional Cadence AliveBerkshire Drum and Fife was built on the region's loud heritage, and instructor Michael Eagle wants to keep that tradition thundering into the 21st century.  Nonprofit Spotlight: Berkshire PlaceFor this month's Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with Berkshire Place's Administrator Chanel Hayes, Administrative Services Director Julie Gavin, and Executive Director Edward Forfa to give us an insight into the organization. BRPC, BDAO to Host Community Forum on KratomUnder this temporary order, retailers may not display, sell, or distribute Kratom products, though they may store them out of sight. North Adams Airport Commission Hesitantly Backs Hangar Project Despite $115K ShortfallThe Airport Commission hesitantly continued its support for the T-Hangar project, which leaves the airport on the hook for $115,000. Rev Tor Band Celebrating 30 YearsBerkshire Theatre Group presents Rev Tor's 30th anniversary Jam on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre. MassDOT Launch of 2026–2027 Safe Routes to School Funding OpportunitiesPrograms will support safety improvements along walking, biking and rolling routes near public schools  Northern Berkshire United Way Kicks Off Annual Donation CampaignNorthern Berkshire United Way kicked off its 91st campaign drive this week, wrapping up a yearlong celebration of its nine decades supporting local services. Parish of St. John Paul II Hosts Fall Fest & BazaarThe Parish of St. John Paul II is hosting its annual Fall Fest & Bazaar on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Winter Garden Preparation Talk Set at Stamford LibraryThe Stamford Community Library will present a program on "Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. Weekend Outlook: Lee's Founder Weekend and MoreCheck out the vents happening in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, train rides, and more. North Adams Seeking Christmas Trees for the HolidaysThe City of North Adams is currently seeking the donation of two large Christmas trees, ranging from 25 to 30 feet in height.  Letter: That's Who We Are, AdamsOur community is not defined by naysayers, keyboard warriors, problem creators, or those who seem intent on finding fault with every effort.  Letter: Thank you, 1st Berkshire District!While I was certainly hoping to win this race, I can say with complete confidence that my team and I worked our tails off and ran a positive, forward-thinking campaign. Hoosac Valley School Committee Holds First Meeting of Academic YearThe committee heard that memorials on the middle-high school campus are being considered to recognize 2026 graduate Jayquan Williams. The district is planning to let his family and students be part of the process in deciding how to honor Williams. Pittsfield Wants People to Know Where Free Public Wifi IsThe Parks Commission approved "Free Wifi" signage at The Common, Riverway Park, and Durant Park.  Score! Pittsfield's 'Mini-Pitch' is Ready for GoalsFueling excitement around the World Cup, U.S. Soccer worked with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer League to make these facilities available to 20 communities Companion Corner: Guinea Pigs at Berkshire Humane SocietyThe shelter has six guinea pigs that are about a month old. They are each named after a rock: Slate, Lava, Igneous, Pumice, Granite, Limestone. Dalton Board of Health Updates Food Permit Fee SystemThe board of health approved a new permitting system that shifts away from a flat fee to a categorized system that uses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's risk-based food establishment categories. Haddad Auto Group Sponsors Strong Little Souls Family Funday, Golf BenefitThe fourth annual Strong Little Souls Family Funday brought more than 30 families affected by pediatric cancer together this year for a day filled with laughter, connection and memories at the Cottage Farm of the Berkshires, owned by George and Sheri Haddad.  John Rubinstein on 'Eisenhower,' Trump, Fosse, Sondheim & Williamstown Theatre FestivalRubinstein, who turns 80 in December, has been crisscrossing the country, doing the show for the past four years: "I can't wait to do it again and again and again," he said. "It's one of the great crowning pieces of luck of my career."  Steel Structure Completed, Roof Taking Shape at New Greylock SchoolHe said a lot of the masonry block and steel framing on the exteriors should be close to completion by the next meeting. Also, a binder course of asphalt should be down by the first week in October, which should help reduce the dirt and mud coming off the site. North Adams Seeks to Keep Airport Manager as Hewison Contract EndsHewison Aviation's contract with the city ends at the end of September. Neither the city nor Hewison wants to extend it.  Historic Wahconah Park Grandstand Almost LeveledIf you want to catch a last glimpse of the remaining Wahconah Park grandstand, you need to hurry. Adams Board OKs 3 of 4 Special Town Meeting Warrant ArticlesThe Select Board moved forward the three financial articles of the proposed four warrant articles for the special town meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Building. |
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