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Berkshire Health Urgent Care North will be located in the Williamstown Medical facility at 197 Adams Road.
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Berkshire Health Systems to open new urgent care in Williamstown medical building
Berkshire Health Urgent Care North will be located in the Williamstown Medical facility at 197 Adams Road.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Berkshire Health Urgent Care North will be located in the Williamstown Medical facility at 197 Adams Road.
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Family’s morning commute turns into a nightmare when truck rolls onto mom's leg
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'I panicked.' Family’s morning commute turns into a nightmare when truck rolls onto mom's leg
On Tuesday, Kacie Murphy and her husband were on their way from Pittsfield to Adams when their truck ran out of gas on the Mall Connector Road in Lanesborough. Their
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December 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Family’s morning commute turns into a nightmare when truck rolls onto mom's leg
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A modern apothecary, Feel Good Haus, is built on a simple idea that everyone is carrying some type of burden and there are small rituals that can help people restore, recover and breathe.
New Great Barrington apothecary aims to help people feel good
The modern apothecary, Feel Good Haus, is built on a simple idea that everyone is carrying some type of burden and there are small rituals that can help people restore,
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December 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A modern apothecary, Feel Good Haus, is built on a simple idea that everyone is carrying some type of burden and there are small rituals that can help people restore, recover and breathe.
Preparations for moving to a pair of citywide middle schools at Reid and Herberg will move forward with the goal of starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Pittsfield School Committee approves moving forward with middle school plan for 2026-27
Preparations for moving to a pair of citywide middle schools at Reid and Herberg will move forward with the goal of starting in the 2026-27 school year.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Preparations for moving to a pair of citywide middle schools at Reid and Herberg will move forward with the goal of starting in the 2026-27 school year.
The effort to have Pittsfield’s two synagogues share a building has ended, leaving Temple Anshe Amunim to continue its search for a new location after leaders concluded that co-locating at Knesset Israel was financially unfeasible.
Pittsfield synagogues decide not to share a building, Temple Anshe Amunim continues search
The effort to have Pittsfield’s two synagogues share a building has ended, leaving Temple Anshe Amunim to continue its search for a new location after leaders concluded that co-locating at
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December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The effort to have Pittsfield’s two synagogues share a building has ended, leaving Temple Anshe Amunim to continue its search for a new location after leaders concluded that co-locating at Knesset Israel was financially unfeasible.
A fire that drew firefighters from more than a dozen communities and leveled the Wagon Wheel Inn on Friday does not appear suspicious, though investigators are still working to determine its cause.
Wagon Wheel Inn fire remains under investigation; early findings show no signs of suspicious activity
A fire that drew firefighters from more than a dozen communities and leveled the Wagon Wheel Inn on Friday does not appear suspicious, though investigators are still working to determine
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December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A fire that drew firefighters from more than a dozen communities and leveled the Wagon Wheel Inn on Friday does not appear suspicious, though investigators are still working to determine its cause.
Country singer Carrie Underwood is the latest musician to join Tanglewood's 2026 Popular Artist Concert Series.
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8-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood to play Tanglewood Aug. 29
Country singer Carrie Underwood is the latest musician to join Tanglewood's 2026 Popular Artist Concert Series.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Country singer Carrie Underwood is the latest musician to join Tanglewood's 2026 Popular Artist Concert Series.
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ServiceNet, who provide support for people struggling with homelessness or mental health challenges, opened its warming center in Pittsfield. It will be open from Nov. 17 to Apr. 17, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
ServiceNet's warming shelter in Pittsfield is open. Here's what you need to know
ServiceNet, who provide support for people struggling with homelessness or mental health challenges, opened its warming center in Pittsfield. It will be open from Nov. 17 to Apr. 17, 10
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December 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
ServiceNet, who provide support for people struggling with homelessness or mental health challenges, opened its warming center in Pittsfield. It will be open from Nov. 17 to Apr. 17, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Bentley Brook is one of 10 Club Wyndham timeshare resorts slated to close, seven of them on the east coast.
Club Wyndham Bentley Brook is closing and will be sold in a bankruptcy sale
Bentley Brook is one of 10 Club Wyndham timeshare resorts slated to close, seven of them on the east coast.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Bentley Brook is one of 10 Club Wyndham timeshare resorts slated to close, seven of them on the east coast.
The initial designs for a major renovation of the Ramsdell Library reflect two aims: preserving the building's historic architecture while providing for the needs of a modern-day library.
Ramsdell Library Committee presents major renovation plans
Initial designs for the major renovation of Ramsdell Library prioritize community space and accessibility while honoring the historic building.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The initial designs for a major renovation of the Ramsdell Library reflect two aims: preserving the building's historic architecture while providing for the needs of a modern-day library.
Mana Crypt Gaming Center has a new, larger location in the former Plaine's Bike, Ski & Snowboard building at 55 West Housatonic St. in Pittsfield.
Mana Crypt Gaming Center expands into former Plaine’s building in Pittsfield
Mana Crypt Gaming Center has a new, larger location in the former Plaine's Bike, Ski & Snowboard building at 55 West Housatonic St. in Pittsfield.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Mana Crypt Gaming Center has a new, larger location in the former Plaine's Bike, Ski & Snowboard building at 55 West Housatonic St. in Pittsfield.
Berkshire Theatre Group's production of "A Christmas Carol," featuring community actors from grade 4 to retirement age, runs Dec. 5- 21 at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge.
Hope takes center stage in Berkshire Theatre Group’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
Berkshire Theatre Group's production of "A Christmas Carol," featuring community actors from grade 4 to retirement age, runs Dec. 5- 21 at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Berkshire Theatre Group's production of "A Christmas Carol," featuring community actors from grade 4 to retirement age, runs Dec. 5- 21 at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge.
Record-setting cold from a blast of Arctic air originating around Hudson Bay in Canada should ease slightly this weekend, but it’s only expected to be a temporary reprieve.
An Arctic blast sets records for early December. When will temps return to normal in the Berkshires?
Friday morning’s low of minus-2 in Pittsfield and minus-5 in North Adams were the coldest Dec. 5 readings in 36 years.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Record-setting cold from a blast of Arctic air originating around Hudson Bay in Canada should ease slightly this weekend, but it’s only expected to be a temporary reprieve.
A new bill would exempt small districts like Hancock — which lack their own middle or high schools — from paying costly tuition for school choice students who continue on to other districts, potentially allowing Hancock Elementary to reopen to out-of-district families.
As Hancock Elementary School enrollment drops, a legislative tweak could open door to school choice students
A new bill filed by state Rep. John Barrett and state Sen. Paul Mark would exempt small districts like Hancock — which lack their own middle or high schools —
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December 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A new bill would exempt small districts like Hancock — which lack their own middle or high schools — from paying costly tuition for school choice students who continue on to other districts, potentially allowing Hancock Elementary to reopen to out-of-district families.
A case heard by the state's highest court involving a controversial cellular tower in Pittsfield could clarify how far local boards of health can go when residents allege health problems linked to technology governed by federal law.
SJC weighs whether Pittsfield board could act on cell tower health complaints under federal limits
The case arises from years of complaints by residents who report experiencing headaches, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, skin rashes, palpitations and tinnitus since the tower began operating in 2020.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A case heard by the state's highest court involving a controversial cellular tower in Pittsfield could clarify how far local boards of health can go when residents allege health problems linked to technology governed by federal law.
Firefighters from Lenox and at least half a dozen other towns battled a blaze at the Wagon Wheel Inn at 484 Pittsfield Road on Friday morning. All 13 guests got out safely.
Fire engulfs Wagon Wheel Inn motel in Lenox
"We're actively battling the fire from end to end of the motel," Lenox Fire Chief Bob Casucci told The Eagle from the scene.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Firefighters from Lenox and at least half a dozen other towns battled a blaze at the Wagon Wheel Inn at 484 Pittsfield Road on Friday morning. All 13 guests got out safely.
North Adams School Committee and City Council will solicit letters of interest from the community and host a joint convention Jan. 13 to fill a vacant School Committee spot that opened up when a candidate withdrew late from the race but still got votes.
North Adams will host a convention in January to fill a vacant seat on the School Committee
North Adams School Committee and City Council will solicit letters of interest from the community and host a joint convention Jan. 13 to fill a vacant School Committee spot that
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December 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
North Adams School Committee and City Council will solicit letters of interest from the community and host a joint convention Jan. 13 to fill a vacant School Committee spot that opened up when a candidate withdrew late from the race but still got votes.
The McNinch Restaurant Group, former owner of the Olde Heritage in Lenox and current owner of Patrick’s Pub in Pittsfield, is reimagining the second-floor dining hall at Mill Town’s Bousquet Mountain ski area.
Veteran restaurant operators John and Tucker McNinch to take over Bousquet’s Drifters
The McNinch Restaurant Group, former owner of the Olde Heritage in Lenox and current owner of Patrick’s Pub in Pittsfield, is reimagining the second-floor dining hall at Mill Town’s Bousquet
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December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The McNinch Restaurant Group, former owner of the Olde Heritage in Lenox and current owner of Patrick’s Pub in Pittsfield, is reimagining the second-floor dining hall at Mill Town’s Bousquet Mountain ski area.
Berkshire HorseWorks is trying to make up for a loss of federal and state funding with a fundraising push that will last throughout December. An anonymous donor will match all donated funds up to $5,000 if the goal is reached before Dec. 31.
Berkshire HorseWorks kicks off December fundraising campaign to support therapy herd through winter
Sumner estimates that the ranch raised about half of its Giving Tuesday goal. But the recurring costs of medicine, food and veterinary care will continue to challenge the nonprofit in
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December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Berkshire HorseWorks is trying to make up for a loss of federal and state funding with a fundraising push that will last throughout December. An anonymous donor will match all donated funds up to $5,000 if the goal is reached before Dec. 31.
The School Committee has endorsed a slate of legislative proposals promoted by a state teachers' union aimed at changing the state's formula for providing public school aid, and potentially easing the district's funding crunch.
What is the MTA's Fiscal Crisis Campaign and why did North Adams Public Schools endorse it?
"Because Chapter 70 is not adequately keeping pace, all education in low-income communities becomes unsustainable in a few years," said North Adams Public Schools Superintendent Tim Callahan.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The School Committee has endorsed a slate of legislative proposals promoted by a state teachers' union aimed at changing the state's formula for providing public school aid, and potentially easing the district's funding crunch.
An exhibition of upcycled wearable art by designer Deborah Carter and her intern Aidan Mack is on display through Dec. 31 at Kimball Farms in Lenox.
Deborah Carter's upcycled couture takes center stage in 'Wear the Change’ exhibition
An exhibition of upcycled wearable art by designer Deborah Carter and her intern Aidan Mack is on display through Dec. 31 at Kimball Farms in Lenox.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
An exhibition of upcycled wearable art by designer Deborah Carter and her intern Aidan Mack is on display through Dec. 31 at Kimball Farms in Lenox.
Pittsfield officials are seeking $15.2 million to replace the wastewater plant’s failing 1938 lab building, citing mounting safety issues and costly testing delays.
Pittsfield seeks $15.2 million to upgrade aging wastewater treatment plant amid safety concerns
Pittsfield officials are seeking $15.2 million to replace the wastewater plant’s failing 1938 lab building, citing mounting safety issues and costly testing delays.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Pittsfield officials are seeking $15.2 million to replace the wastewater plant’s failing 1938 lab building, citing mounting safety issues and costly testing delays.
Eric Anderson, a former Andover, Conn., town administrator, has begun his role as Dalton’s new full-time town manager, bringing extensive experience in infrastructure upgrades, grant writing and long-term capital planning.
Eric Anderson eager to bring past experience, including military leadership, to his new post of Dalton town manager
Eric Anderson, a former Andover, Conn., town administrator, has begun his role as Dalton’s new full-time town manager, bringing extensive experience in infrastructure upgrades, grant writing and long-...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Eric Anderson, a former Andover, Conn., town administrator, has begun his role as Dalton’s new full-time town manager, bringing extensive experience in infrastructure upgrades, grant writing and long-term capital planning.
Armed with pitchforks, trimmers and “root slayer” shovels, on Saturday morning, Lee residents cleared out the plants from the brush at Longcope Park.
'Protecting the beauty we have.' Lee Greener Gateway Committee removes invasive plant species from local parks
Armed with pitchforks, trimmers and “root slayer” shovels, on Saturday morning, residents cleared out the plants from the brush at Longcope Park and tossed them onto a tarp.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Armed with pitchforks, trimmers and “root slayer” shovels, on Saturday morning, Lee residents cleared out the plants from the brush at Longcope Park.
Improvements at the Berkshire Village manufactured home park are mostly done, according to its owners, but residents say the fixes are the bare minimum and more must be done.
Berkshire Village repairs are on track. But residents of the mobile home park say they're not enough
The Cheshire Select Board continued a meeting from May, where Crown Communities, who owns Berkshire Village, was beginning to address the issues that have plagued the mobile home park for
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December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Improvements at the Berkshire Village manufactured home park are mostly done, according to its owners, but residents say the fixes are the bare minimum and more must be done.