Seafood Restaurant Planned for North Street, Pending Liquor LicenseYou may notice a different look to the former Iztac Mexican Restaurant — the brightly colored front entrance has given way to a more subdued, moody facade. The Classical Beat: Spectacular Music and Celebrations at Tanglewood, SevenarsWith the arrival of August, we are at the midpoint – the emerging height of the classical music festival season. Classes Offered for Prospective Soccer OfficialsThe Berkshire County Soccer Officials Association is seeking new soccer officials for the upcoming high school soccer season and invites anyone interested to attend its upcoming classes. Force 16U Softball Takes Second Loss in Bracket Play at NationalsNew York's Orange County Bombers Thursday morning handed the Berkshire Force 16-and-under travel softball team a 12-0 loss in the losers bracket of the United States Specialty Sports Association's Eastern National Championship. Weekend Outlook: Barn Birthday, Musical NightsCheck out the events happening this week including musical nights, turtles, and more. Dalton Board Talks Short-Term RentalsMunicipalities across Berkshire County have been grappling with how to regulate these rentals, and now the conversation has reached Dalton. Berkshire Museum Holds Grand ReopeningThe pouring rain pattered against the Berkshire Museum's tall lecture hall windows as officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the museum's grand reopening following its historic renovation. Force Goes 3-1, Stays Alive at Eastern National Championship TourneyJulia McComish went 3-for-3 with a home run and five runs batted in in a 14-5 win over the Bayside Blues of Maryland. Teacher of the Month: Allison ZustraStudents in Brayton Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Allison Zustra's class develop a love of learning through play, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal ShelterGabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with. North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account TransfersSpecial Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Monday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota. Williamstown Studying Major Overhaul for Main StreetThe town is working with a Worcester civil engineering firm to redesign Main Street with an eye toward a major project sometime in the next decade. Berkshire's Diverse Economy Means More JobsThere 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. Comedy and a Cause: Hypnotist Fundraiser Supports Adams Street FairThe fundraiser will be held at Turn Hall, 6 Turners Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner, followed by Santos' performance at 7:30 p.m. Force Drops Pair at USSSA TournamentAva McMahon went three innings in the circle, allowing three earned runs in the 6-4 loss. Local Grads Make Impact in Spring Post-Seasons at College LevelPittsfield High graduate Mia Alfonso this spring helped lead the Westfield State softball team to a 39-3 record and a Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference Championship. Letter: Berkshire Job MarketThe experts failed to give even one example of an employer who hasn't been able to fill their vacancies. Letter: Transportation Is Economic Development in the BerkshiresFor too long, Western Massachusetts has been treated as an afterthought in statewide transportation decisions. Lanesborough Select Board Tables JMJ NegotiationsTensions swirled at Monday's Select Board meeting in light of conversations to dissolve the Baker Hill Road District. Steel structure of New Greylock School Rises in North AdamsThe steel frame for the new Greylock School was being hauled into place on Monday. SteepleCats Win at Newport, R.I.Parker Guthrie earned his second save of the season with a 1 and two-third inning performance. He struck out a pair and walked three but did not allow a hit or a run. Berkshire Force Opens Play at Eastern National TournamentThe Force continues pool play on Tuesday morning with a pair of games against the Beacon Extreme of New York and the Brunswick Steam of Maryland. Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: Elizabeth Freeman CenterFor 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. |
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