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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2024
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Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 23.
Wildfire Puts Great Barrington in State of Emergency
The town is in a local state of emergency as responders work to calm a wildfire spread over 100 acres near Brush Hill Road off East Mountain.
Bershire Carousel Offered to City of Pittsfield
The Berkshire Carousel currently sits frozen in time as it waits for riders. Will operations resume under city ownership?
GE Buildings 12 & 14 Demolished in Pittsfield
General Electric's former Buildings 12 and 14 are demolished and the debris will soon be capped.
Butternut Fire Expands to Sheffield, Covering 1,100 Acres
The Butternut Fire has expanded tenfold, now covering almost 1,100 acres of forest and expanding to Sheffield.
Passenger Rail Advocates Rally for Northern Tier Proposal
Community, education and business leaders are promoting the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Restoration Project as a critical component for economic development.
Dalton Committee Works to Combat the Pines Trailhead Vandals
Vandals have invaded the community forest that the Open Space and Recreation Committee has been trying to cultivate.
McCann 'Swarm'-ing With Enthusiasm
Some of the students were urged on by the Swarm Club, which hosted a pizza tailgate party that drew about 75 parents, students and staff before the game and then sited themselves on the field where "Swarm" was stenciled on the ground.
Pittsfield's Site 9 Near-Complete, Funding Secured for Sites 7 & 8
The William Stanley Business Park is transforming from grey to greener. Site 9 is nearly completed and funds have been secured to ready Sites 7 and 8 for development.
200 Pittsfield Students Walk for Men's Mental Health
Around 200 Taconic and Pittsfield high school students marched downtown to support men's health on Friday.
Mass DEP OKs Williamstown Habitat for Humanity Project
The president of Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity this week expressed satisfaction after the state Department of Environmental Protection ruled on a proposed four-home subdivision off Summer Street.
North Adams Library Trustees Leery of Tapping Cariddi Money for Repairs
The scope of the work includes demolishing the existing roof membrane, flashing insulation and protection boards on the existing flat roof, repairing and repainting the window frames and sashes, and painting and sealing all surfaces.
Mass Federal Funding Office Starts Outreach in Berkshires
On Monday, the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office held a community roadshow at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
Health, Environmental Officials: Pittsfield GE Landfills Don't Pose Risk
Residents continue to express concerns about PCB exposure from the former General Electric campus but health and environmental experts say there is no risk.
Tile Mural 'Shapes of Togetherness' Unveiled in Downtown Pittsfield
On Friday, "Shapes of Togetherness" was unveiled on the side of 75 North St.
Dalton Select Board Delays Special Election Decision
The Select Board on Tuesday voted to delay any action on setting a special election to fill its vacant seat until the town confirms that proper legal procedures were followed.
Weekend Outlook: Dancing, Comedy, Music
There are several events this weekend, including a weeklong dance festival, bazaar, live music, and more.
Early Educators Learn Power of Play at MAAEYC Conference
More than 200 early childhood professionals gathered at Taconic High School on Monday for the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children conference.
Letter: Berkshire Community Action Council Rumors Hurt Fundraising Efforts
We were shocked to hear that there are members of our community who are spreading untruthful accusations about our programs. We pride ourselves on the collaborative way we work with our partners in the community.
Teacher of the Month: Amy Mandel
Prekindergarten special education teacher Amy Mandel has been selected as the November Teacher of the Month.
Lanesborough Elementary Sees Modest Drop in Absenteeism
Lanesborough Elementary School this fall has seen a reversal of a trend that has plagued public schools both locally and nationally in recent years.
Cardinals Add Koperniak to 40-Man Roster
The St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday picked up the contract of Hoosac Valley alumnus Matt Koperniak and added him to the Major League Baseball team's 40-man roster, according to numerous media outlets.
Triplex Screens 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
Tickets can be reserved in advance for the 7:00 pm screening on November 20th. Membership information can be found at the Triplex website.
Dalton Water Chief Says Lead in Lines Unlikely
Some residents received an "alarming" notice from the Water Department about the possibility of lead pipes or solder in some homes, but officials assured them not to worry.
