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Create an Ad: Mike's Maytag Home Appliance Center
Morris Elementary School fourth-graders in Pamela Codey's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2024
'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.
Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2024
Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Senator Mark's November Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
BArT Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of Honors. Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of High Honors.
Veterans Day Ceremonies and Holiday Hours
Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and will be observed as a state and federal holiday.
State Fire Marshal: Fall Back Safely
Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries Twice a Year, Replace Alarms if Outdated
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield
Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
Kid-Friendly Events this Spooky Season
Trick or treat! Halloween is approaching, and what better way to celebrate with your kids than by participating in these kid-friendly events that are as sweet as the candy your children wholeheartedly adore
Williamstown Paving Operations
Paving will take place in no particular order.
BCC to Host Fall Open House on Oct. 26
The event takes place in the Connector on BCC’s main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Junior Marketers: Southside Sales & Service
Kicking off the series is the family-owned small business Southside Sales & Service, located at 546 Curran Highway in North Adams.
Pittsfield Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents
Homebound residents seeking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations should call the Pittsfield Health Department at (413) 499-9411.
BMC, Berkshire Orthopaedic Recognized For Fragility Fracture Patient Care
BMC joins over 300 health care institutions nationwide that have participated in Own the Bone and its national web-based quality improvement registry, which provides BMC with the tools to support and treat fragility fracture patients.
BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas
This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+
CHP Accepting Applicants for Medical Assistant Work-Training Program
6-Month Paid Training Begins in January 2025
Government Briefs: Healey Signs Gun Law
Gov. Maura T. Healey signed Thursday into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885), which cracks down on ghost guns (homemade weapons that do not have a serial number and thus are untraceable) and guns made with a 3-D printer.
Neal Announces $750K Earmark for Town Hall Restoration
signature building of the Downtown Historic District, the Town Hall is on the State Register of Historic Places. Funding secured by Neal will support the restoration and repair interior and exterior features throughout the building.
Clark's Newest Exhibit Re-examines Edgar Degas' Works
The exhibit, "Edgar Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism," coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first impressionist exhibition, which was held in Paris in 1874.
'Moby-Dick' Read-a-thon
This is the 8th annual read-a-thon.
Musical Mountain Day Returns to Bousquet
Mountain Day returns for its third year at Bousquet on Saturday.
BMC Community Pharmacy Recognized for Quality Care
The Berkshire Community Pharmacy at Berkshire Medical Center has achieved accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Health Care, citing the quality of its Specialty Pharmacy Services.
North Adams Public Schools To Host Grade Configuration Forum
The forum will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 PM.
Senator Mark Announces May Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
BCC Announce Slate of Community Programs
Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop
Car Seat Installation and Inspection Event In Pittsfield
Car seat installations/inspections take about 30-45 minutes and include education on installing the seat, proper use of the seat, and general vehicle safety.
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to Begin
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.
CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Day Urgent Care
The mobile care team travels Berkshire County cities and towns from Sheffield to North Adams, on weekdays and some weekends.
Holiday Hours: Patriots Day
Monday, April 15, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.
Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS Umbrella
Effective Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Dempsey Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team and welcoming Dr. Adam Gicewicz to the team of caregivers.
BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees.
MassDOT Advisory: Lane Closures in Otis
Work will begin Monday, April 1, and will be conducted from Monday evening through Friday morning, during evening and overnight hours
Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State Grants
MDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program.
Adams Sees No Races So Far
With less than a week left before nomination papers are due, there are currently no contested seats.
Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County
Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year.
North Adams Pride Hosts Second Annual Northern Lights Ball
The Ball will again be hosted at the North Adams Elks Lodge (100 Eagle Street); doors will open at 8:00 pm and festivities will conclude at midnight.
North Adams Regional Hospital Community Open House
The open house will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 5 to 7 pm, starting in the lobby of the new North Adams Regional Hospital.
BHS Launches Nurse Line to Support Patient Access to Care
Patients can call 855-855-2000 from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.
Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours For Parents and Infants
Participants should meet at the Clark's main Admissions desk.
CHP: How to Love Your Heart, for Heart Month
Key risk factors impacting the heart include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking, including second-hand smoke exposure.
BHS Receives Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award
Healthgrades Names Berkshire Health Systems a 2024 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award Recipient: Berkshire Medical Center Among Top 10 Percent Nationwide for Outpatient Joint Replacement
The Third Annual 'Share the Love' Challenge
For every dollar received, FCCNA will donate 50 cents to help three local institutions—Berkshire Food Project, Louison House, and the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry.
West Stockbridge Dog Park Community Forum
During the forum the committee will report on its work thus far and seek feedback and suggestions from town residents.
BCC's '40 Under Forty' Winners to be Honored
Tickets on Sale Now Winners receive additional support from Mill Town Foundation to promote philanthropic giving
MCLA Kicks off 2024 Green Living Seminar
Presentations occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.
McCann Tea Room Schedule 2024
The McCann Tea Room reopens in February and is open from 10:45 am to noon.
BCC Prepares Students for New FAFSA Form
Student Financial Services Office offers four workshops; drop-ins also welcome
BHS Relaxes Masking and Updates Visitor Guidelines
The updated masking and visitation guidelines impact all BHS care settings across the county, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, the North Adams and Hillcrest Campuses of BMC, provider clinics, and the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association.
BCC Offers Variety of Community Workshops
From starting a business to painting, there's something for everyone
MassWildlife: Why you shouldn't feed wildlife
While people have good intentions, supplemental feeding of wildlife typically does more harm than good.
Free Composting Drop Now Offered at Great Barrington Transfer Station
Composting of food waste is now easier in Great Barrington for people who don't reuse food scraps for gardening.
Northern Berkshire Residents Invited to SVMC at the Williams Inn
RSVPs are required to attend and due no later than Tuesday, January 23.
Figuring Out Fevers in Kids
Few things make a parent feel more helpless than when their child has a fever. The good news is most fevers are harmless. In fact, they’re a signal that your child’s immune system is working to fight infection. Nonetheless, it can be distressing when your child is unwell.
Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service
The celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. at MCLA's Church Street Center on Jan. 15.
Adams Sends Out Annual Census
This year census forms have been mailed to all residents.
BCC Accepting Applications to Community Health Worker Program
Certificate program begins in February
Berkshire Bounty Opens North County Cold Storage at BMC North
A cold storage facility will act as a depot for local farmers to deliver meat, dairy, eggs and produce to a central location where it will be aggregated, stored, and delivered to participating food distribution organization partners in North Adams, Adams, Williamstown and surrounding towns.
Clark Art Free For Three Program
"Free for Three" program offers greater access to museum and exhibitions for all
CHP Berkshires Welcomes New Clinicians
Community Health Programs, Inc., is a healthcare network based in the Berkshires of Western Mass. serving approximately 30,000 regional residents
Ten Tips for Safely 'Decking those Halls' this Season
No matter what you’re celebrating this holiday season, lights, fireside gatherings and decorations are a common part of creating a festive mood.
2023 Winter Parking Ban Announcements
Parking bans are put into place to keep streets clear for plowing and emergency vehicle access during snow events.
BRTA Fare Free Buses During the Holiday Season
This is the second year this grant was awarded.
Pittsfield Car Seat Installation and Inspection Event
Car seat installations/inspections take about 30-45 minutes and include education on installing the seat, proper use of the seat and general vehicle safety. Free car seats are available if needed.
