iBerkshires Monthly Business Review: June 2026

iBerkshires has been busy producing new content based around local businesses. Our new monthly section Berkshire Built highlights local businesses that are producing their own goods.

Read our first Berkshire Built based on card sleeve maker, The Pennysleever.

Businesses that have opened recently:

North Adams' Zio Roberto Fare Steeped in Italian Tradition

Zio Roberto is now open fulfilling owner David Moresi's passion for Italian food and culture with handmade pasta and in house dishes made from local produce.

Williamstown Yarn Store Bringing Hobby Closer to Home

Best friends Ashley Cart and Geraldine Shen created a space to work on your projects with others and help supply hobby's like knitting, crocheting, and more.

New Armory Open in Cheshire

Jason Levesque, former Cheshire selectman, is sharing his passion for hunting by creating a more convenient location for other local sportsmen.

Cole Mountain Cafe Brings Farm to Table

A new cafe has opened on West Main Street in North Adams serving breakfast and lunch, with produce from Cole Mountain Farm and owner Stephanie Melito's baked goods.

Businesses that have closed:

Steinerfilm closing this summer

The Williamstown metallized plastic film manufacturer will close this summer after more than 50 years of operation at the end of June, leaving 34 people unemployed. They are currently working to connect employees with new jobs and resources, and will transition its customers to German sister company Steiner Film GmbH.

Stories you might have missed:

A new North Adams restaurant is on its way

Siblings Colleen and Sean Taylor are expanding their cuisine empire yet again with the establishment of Main & Mill in the old TD Bank. Colleen Taylor said the restaurant will be open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner, and be open early for coffee.

A Boutique Hotel is Bringing Guests a Luxury Stay in Lenox

Owners Sullivan Capital LLC purchased the property, located on 135 Main St., in 2024. After a year or renovations, Garden Gables Inn is open for business. 

Former Harry's Supermarket is becoming a restaurant

Construction is underway to transform the former Harry's Supermarket in Pittsfield into a restaurant. A fire gutted the longtime Wahconah Street supermarket in 2023, and the following year, it was purchased for $460,000 with the intent to build a hibachi restaurant in the existing footprint of the more than 100-year-old building. 

Hewison Aviation hosting grand opening at Harriman & West Airport

Hewison Aviation is hosting an open house Thursday, June 25, to celebrate the opening of its new facility at Harriman & West Airport in North Adams. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the school's flight instructors, tour the facility, and explore an aircraft, and try interactive experiences.

Seasonal jobs to apply for on BerkshireJobs:

Campground Manager for the City of North Adams 

Aerial Adventure Park Attendant at Jimmy Peak Mountain Resort

Varsity Soccer Coach at Miss Hall's School

Seasonal Maintenance Associate at Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

Athletic Coordinator for Hoosac Valley Regional School District

People in the News:

Carr Hardware's Patti Parker Named Top Woman in Hardware

Berkshire County Student, Brooklynn Lamke awarded FedPoint Nursing Scholarship

BCC Welcomes Shuang Liu to One Stop Center

NBT Bank Announces Promotions and New Additions to Team

The Mount Welcomes Two New Board Trustees

Top 5 Real Estate Transactions:

11 Mahkeenac Terrace, Stockbridge: $2,575,000

54 Dunmore Court, Lenox: $1,272,500

5 Williamstown Road, Lanesborough: $1,050,000

276 Great Barrington Road, Great Barrington: $875,000

31 Pinecrest Drive, Lenox: $750,000

Berkshire Realtors Market Watch:

By Sandy Carroll, CEO of Berkshire Realtors.

January to March residential sales that fell slightly while dollar volume rose.