Public Comments Sought On Human Service Needs In Pittsfield

Public comments will be accepted now through Jan. 31, 2024.

Berkshire Green Drinks: Second Chance Composting in The Berkshires

January Berkshire Green Drinks will feature John Pitroff, owner of Second Chance Composting

BRPC Launches Outdoor Recreation Website

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's new outdoor recreation website connects residents and visitors with the county landscape while promoting the region.

Gun Safety Resolution OK'd in North Adams Schools

The School Committee on Tuesday reorganized for the new term, heard updates on a number of issues and approved a gun safety resolution promoted by the Be SMART campaign.

BHS Reinstitutes Masking and Updates Visitor Guidelines

Mandatory masking for patients, visitors, and staff will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 8:00am.

Pittsfield Swears in Mayor Peter Marchetti

Over the next four years, the new mayor pledged to fight for current generations while building a city for new generations.

New Year's financial resolutions

Now that we've reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym more, learning a new language and others — why not make some financial resolutions, too?

Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Winter Party

Participants 12 – 18 years old can enjoy hot cocoa, treats, board games, cornhole, video games on our Nintendo Switch, gnome crafts, slime making, a photo station, and a gingerbread house decorating contest.

Great Barrington Community Impact Fund Committee Recommends Awards

Funds are received annually by the town from cannabis-related businesses, and the CIF Committee recommends how the funds are allocated, with priority for organizations addressing health-related impacts of cannabis businesses in the community.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 29

Pittsfield Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule

The week of Jan. 1, Casella will pick up trees on Tuesday (Monday route) and Saturday (Friday route). Trash and recycling pick up is on a one day delay this week due to the holiday.

Clark Art Gallery Tours for Parents and Infants

The event is free. Participants should meet at the Clark's main Admissions desk.

BEAT Pushback Extends Comment Deadline on Berkshire Gas Hike

BEAT's Executive Director Jane Winn and Program Director for No Fracked Gas in Mass Rosemary Wessel wrote a letter to members of the DPU after learning about the hearing from an article posted on iBerkshires.com.

Wahconah Park Committee Looks for Cost Savings on $30M Design

The project designers presented a revised option that shaves off about 7,000 square feet from the 40,000 square foot design valued at $30.2 million.

North Adams Mayor, Councilor Envision Teamwork, Risk to Tackle Challenges

A new government was sworn in on New Year's morning with a call for teamwork and a pledge for a "deep dive" into the city's challenges this new year.

Pittsfield Pedestrians Seriously Injured

Two pedestrians were seriously injured in the early hours of Monday morning after being struck by a motor vehicle.

North Adams Marks the New Year With First Annual Ball Drop

It was hours before midnight and took a double count to make its way down but cheers, whistles and tooting horns filled the air for the early welcome.

Happy New Year From iBerkshires.com

We are hoping all of our readers have had a happy holiday season. Thank you for making iBerkshires your go-to source for local news. We appreciate your support and will continue to provide you with the relevant information you need in your daily lives as we enter 2024.

OTT Taxi Told to 'Cease Operations'

A local taxi company was told by the city to close its doors at 8 a.m. on New Year's Day after failing to find a new office location.

Dewey Hall Gets $15K Donation Boost Toward Preservation and Planning

Housatonic Heritage has granted a $15,000 Heritage Partnership grant. This will go toward a $35,000 matching grant for feasibility and planning from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities fund announced in July.

Pittsfield Housing Trust Looks to Involvement with CPA Process

The Affordable Housing Trust will offer its expertise for Community Preservation Act applications related to housing.

Community Hero of the Month: Maryam Kamangar

Goodwill Industries' Maryam Kamangar has been selected for the December Community Hero of the Month.

North Adams Holds Reorganization of Government on New Year's Day

The city's government for the next two years will be sworn in on Monday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m.

PEDA Awards $9.8M Bid for Redevelopment of Site 9

A contract has been awarded for the redevelopment of Site 9 with an expected completion date in fall 2024.

Weekend Outlook: Ringing in the New Year

Ring in the New Year with activities and events around Berkshire County this weekend.