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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 10d

It's harvest and craft fair season. Here's what we have so far. tinyl.co/3oVm%F0%9F%8...

Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025

The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching; artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 10d

Take a walk up a mountain this weekend! Find something fun to do in our Weekend Outlook tinyl.co/3oUy

Weekend Outlook: Spooky Pumpkin Fun

Check out the events happening this weekend including pumpkin fun, festivals, and spooky nights. List of harvest festivals and craft fairs here. Editor's...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 10d

#CheshireMA has a shiny new engine! 🚒 tinyl.co/3oRE

Cheshire Fire Department's New Truck In-Service

CHESHIRE, Mass. — Cheshire Fire Department's new fire engine is officially in service. On Wednesday night, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 11d

Looking for a singular lap warmer? Keekser might be the right cat for you -- she's older, lazy, likes to sleep and can't be bothered with other cats, kids or dogs. #Meow 😻 tinyl.co/3oDx

Companion Corner: Keekster at Second Chance Animal Shelter

ARLINGTON, Vt. — There's a quiet and cozy cat waiting for a lap and a forever home at Second Chance Animal Shelter. iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 12d

The candidates for #NorthAdamsMA City Council answered questions about their backgrounds, priorities and goals #election2025 tinyl.co/3o0W

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 13d

A glamping proposal that's been percolating in #NorthAdamsMA since 2019 was approved for 49 year-round tents on Monday night. Developer Ben Crespi hopes to have a prototype installed next month. tinyl.co/3nhn

North Adams Glamping Resort Switches to Wellness With Special Permit

Ben Crespi points out elements of the plan; sites A and B for tenting can be seen toward the top of the plan. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It took several attempts, but the...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 14d

Sunday was #FallFoliage Parade Day in #NorthAdamsMA. There were plenty of aliens, astronauts and robots for this year's theme of "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond." The grand marshal was well-known local photographer Nick Mantello.🍁🍁🚀👨‍🚀👽 tinyl.co/3n6W

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 17d

The "cornerstone" (really just the date) of the new #WilliamstownMA fire station was placed with much pomp this week. It marks the years-long to provide a more spacious and updated home for the volunteer fire department. 🚒 tinyl.co/3mol

Cornerstone Laid for New Williamstown Fire Station

Prudential Committee Chair David Moresi welcomes attendees on Thursday morning. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The continuity of the Williamstown Fire Department was...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 17d

#SavoyMA says yes to McCann Technical School project. #WilliamstownMA is approving by default; seven more towns to go. tinyl.co/3mnx

Savoy Town Meeting Unanimously Backs McCann Tech Project

The members of Savoy's Select Board listen to a meeting member during Wednesday's session. SAVOY, Mass. — By a unanimous vote Wednesday, a special...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 18d

#AdamsMA Selectmen appoint Tim Sorrell, retired Lanesborough police chief, to temporarily lead its police force. tinyl.co/3mdO

Adams Appoints Retired Lanesborough Chief to Lead Force in Interim

ADAMS, Mass. — The Board of Selectmen appointed Timothy Sorrell as acting police chief for an indeterminate period. Sorrell will step in for Police Chief K. Scott Kelley who...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 19d

Mayor Jennifer Macksey welcomes Peter May's sculpture "Daydream" to #NorthAdamsMA City Hall on Friday. tinyl.co/3mMc

North Adams City Hall Hosts 'Daydream' Sculpture

The work had initially been envisioned for the Eagle Street pocket park but found a more prominent home at City Hall. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Peter May had envisioned...

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MassLive @masslive.bsky.social · 19d

Update: Frost advisory in place for Berkshire County for Thursday – temperatures at a low of 33

On Wednesday at 12:58 p.m. the National Weather Service released an updated frost advisory valid for Thursday between midnight and 8 a.m. for Berkshire County.

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 20d

#DaltonMA has voted to offer the post of town manager to Eric Anderson of #AndoverCT tinyl.co/3m7V

Dalton Offers Town Manager Post to Connecticut Administrator

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to hire Eric Anderson as its new town manager during its Tuesday meeting. Of the 22 applications received, the Town Manager...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 20d

It's Fall Foliage Week in #NorthAdamsMA! Get out your spacesuit for the 69th annual parade! 🎺👨‍🚀 🚀https://tinyl.co/3m3X

Fall Foliage Events, Parade Grand Marshal Announced

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nick Mantello, known for his photography, has been selected as the grand marshal for the upcoming 69th annual Fall Foliage Parade presented by...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 20d

The Berkshire Humane Society has supported 23,000 pets and their owners this past year. #PittsfieldMA 🐕🐈🐇🐹🦜 tinyl.co/3m19

Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Helping Thousands of Animals

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society supported more than 23,000 pets over the past year through it life-saving and pet retention programs. These programs...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 24d

Nothing happening? Join the Northern Berkshire Events Committee and make things happen. tinyl.co/3kza

Northern Berkshire Events Committee Seeks New Members

Committee members dig in to beautify neighborhoods. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For the last four years, the Northern Berkshire Events Committee has been organizing events...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 25d

No nips? The #NorthAdamsMA City Council is being asked to ban the teeny shot bottles that can be found just about everywhere. tinyl.co/3knt

North Adams Council Asked to Consider Nip Bottle Ban

Chief Mark Bailey says communities that have banned nips have seen reductions in their litter and calls for protective custody because of alcoholism. NORTH ADAMS, Mass....

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 25d

Take a ride round and round on a wooden steed this weekend. 🎠 What to do, where to go in the Berkshires. #weekendoutlook tinyl.co/3knD

Weekend Outlook: Pumpkins and Fall Events

Check out the events around the county this weekend including pumpkins, festivals, and more to enjoy. Editor's Pick Festival Latino of the Berkshires 2025 Great Barrington...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 27d

#LenoxMA & #StockbridgeMA are looking to make walking and bicycling easier and safer in the neighborhood around Tanglewood 🚴🚶‍♀️ tinyl.co/3k85

BRPC Presents Pedestrian, Bike Study in Lenox

Residents of Hawthorne Street ask questions about the plans. LENOX, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is studying pedestrian and bicycle access...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · 27d

Northern Berkshire United Way exceeds fundraising goal by $55,000. tinyl.co/3k55

Northern Berkshire United Way Enters 90th Year Exceeding Fund Drive Goal

NBUW Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote on next year's slate of officers. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A round of applause greeted the number for Northern...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · Sep 20

Berkshire Hills school officials say the time is now or never to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School in #GreatBarringtonMA tinyl.co/3jL1

Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' Vote

Architect Donna DiNisco, above, talks at Tuesday's forum at Monument Mountain; right, Berkshire Hills Superintendent Peter Dillon takes a...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · Sep 19

#AdamsMA weighing cost of McCann Tech renovation project; the finance director is recommending a Prop 2 1/2 debt exclusion. tinyl.co/3jAm

Adams Selectmen Weighing Costs of McCann School Project

ADAMS, Mass. — Town officials are weighing the financial costs of the $17 million McCann Technical School project that will add an estimated 18 cents to the tax rate in its highest...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · Sep 19

#ClarksburgMA receives state grant to begin design and engineering for the Four Corners Project, a hazard mitigation plan to address flooding and climate change, and improve recreational uses at the town field. tinyl.co/3j9c

Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation Project

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town's a step closer to redesigning the area surrounding the town field to better prepare for flooding. The Executive Office of Energy and...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · Sep 18

#PittsfieldMA Mayor Peter Marchetti says it's time for the city to "blow its own horn," noting 25 new businesses opened in the downtown the past two years. tinyl.co/3ipZ

Marchetti Details Vacancies, New Efforts in Downtown Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The downtown has 20 commercial vacancies, and 16 have been empty for more than a year. On Monday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gave an update on the occupancy...

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iBerkshires.com @iberkshires.com · Sep 17

If you're in #CheshireMA, Slow Down! The Select Board approved reducing the speed limit to 25 mph in dense neighborhoods -- and there are more of those in Cheshire than you'd think. tinyl.co/3iYk

Cheshire Thickly Settled Areas Approved for Speed Limit Decrease

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Select Board approved lowering the speed limit on a number of streets with denser neighborhoods. During a town meeting in 2023, voters approved giving the board the...

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