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While some patrons offered donations on Thursday evening, others were told "put their money away" and simply eat. The restaurant, essentially, foot the bill.
Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort welcomes all with pay-what-you-can monthly community meals
Luke and Lindsey Marion of Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort hosted a pay-what-you-can community dinner in Pittsfield, serving hearty beef stew and mashed potatoes. “This is just kind of aligned with
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January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
While some patrons offered donations on Thursday evening, others were told "put their money away" and simply eat. The restaurant, essentially, foot the bill.
Although no snow is expected through next week, below normal temperatures are likely to persist until mid-month.
Had enough of the polar express? Here's when the Berkshires will get some relief
Although no snow is expected through next week, below normal temperatures are likely to persist until mid-month.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Although no snow is expected through next week, below normal temperatures are likely to persist until mid-month.
The Berkshire Food Project has seen unprecedented demand, with service surging 117 percent during the late-2025 SNAP crisis, a spike Executive Director Matt Alcombright called “unbelievable.”
Berkshire Food Project hit by unprecedented demand, receives record donations
The Berkshire Food Project has seen unprecedented demand, with service surging 117 percent during the late-2025 SNAP crisis, a spike Executive Director Matt Alcombright called “unbelievable.”
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January 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The Berkshire Food Project has seen unprecedented demand, with service surging 117 percent during the late-2025 SNAP crisis, a spike Executive Director Matt Alcombright called “unbelievable.”
Construction on the long-awaited outdoor skating rink at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield began Thursday, marking an important milestone for a project nearly two years in the making.
Construction underway for long-awaited outdoor skating rink at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield
Construction on the outdoor skating rink began Thursday, marking an important milestone for a project nearly two years in the making.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Construction on the long-awaited outdoor skating rink at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield began Thursday, marking an important milestone for a project nearly two years in the making.
The independent report compiled last year on allegations of faculty misconduct at Pittsfield High School is on a course to being released to the public next month.
Pittsfield School Committee OKs release of PHS report, but heavy redactions loom
School Committee member Ciara Batory asked that the body review the fully redacted report before it's released, “to make sure that there is enough to present to the public.”
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January 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The independent report compiled last year on allegations of faculty misconduct at Pittsfield High School is on a course to being released to the public next month.
Flashing crosswalk lights were not working when a pedestrian was struck on Main Street, Great Barrington officials said. The man later died of his injuries.
Crosswalk lights failed before a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured in Great Barrington, officials say
Flashing crosswalk lights were not working when a pedestrian was struck on Main Street, Great Barrington officials said. The man later died of his injuries.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Flashing crosswalk lights were not working when a pedestrian was struck on Main Street, Great Barrington officials said. The man later died of his injuries.
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Tanglewood’s 10-week season will spotlight music by the nation’s composers, past and present.
2026 Tanglewood season honors nation's 250th anniversary with American classics and star performers
Multiple themes centered on celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding dominate the 10-week schedule at the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Tanglewood’s 10-week season will spotlight music by the nation’s composers, past and present.
When carpentry students at McCann Technical School weren’t sitting in traditional math and English courses last semester, they suited up in yellow vests, hard hats and bore the bitter cold to pave new sidewalks around their alma mater.
With roof and window project approaching, McCann carpentry students paved the way with new sidewalks
Led by carpentry instructors Patrick Ryan and Justin Howland, 17 students formed and poured concrete sidewalks and a set of stairs over roughly 20 days. A second phase of carpentry
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January 28, 2026 at 9:33 PM
When carpentry students at McCann Technical School weren’t sitting in traditional math and English courses last semester, they suited up in yellow vests, hard hats and bore the bitter cold to pave new sidewalks around their alma mater.
It’s now possible to get to Northampton or Greenfield from the Berkshires without a car, thanks to a new bus service launched by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority.
BRTA launches Link413 bus program, linking the Berkshires to Greenfield and Northampton
BRTA’s new Link413 program connecting Berkshire County to cities in the neighboring Franklin and Hampshire counties was to begin running Wednesday, featuring three new routes.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
It’s now possible to get to Northampton or Greenfield from the Berkshires without a car, thanks to a new bus service launched by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority.
A plan to transform the Elm Court Gilded Age landmark into a high-end resort has earned high marks from a land planning design and engineering firm hired by the town to review the project.
An independent reviewer calls revised Elm Court resort plan 'impressive,' but says more details are needed
The Beals Associates report unveiled at Thursday’s Stockbridge Select Board public hearing described a “very impressive, outstanding project” but it needs more details and documentation.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:06 PM
A plan to transform the Elm Court Gilded Age landmark into a high-end resort has earned high marks from a land planning design and engineering firm hired by the town to review the project.
The Great Barrington Select Board voted to settle another lawsuit against the town over community impact fees, returning more than $300,000 to Calyx Berkshire Dispensary.
Over $300,000 in community impact fees to be returned to Calyx Berkshire Dispensary
The Select Board voted to settle another lawsuit against the town over community impact fees, returning over $300,000 to Calyx Berkshire Dispensary.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The Great Barrington Select Board voted to settle another lawsuit against the town over community impact fees, returning more than $300,000 to Calyx Berkshire Dispensary.
Snow piled nearly 10 feet high at Pittsfield Municipal Airport on Monday as crews worked to clear runways buried under almost two feet of powder from a storm that was still delivering surprises.
Snow, ice and grit: Pittsfield airport crews keep runways open
Snow piled nearly 10 feet high at Pittsfield Municipal Airport on Monday as crews worked to clear runways buried under almost two feet of powder from a storm that was
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January 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Snow piled nearly 10 feet high at Pittsfield Municipal Airport on Monday as crews worked to clear runways buried under almost two feet of powder from a storm that was still delivering surprises.
As a winter storm swept through Pittsfield, two veteran plow drivers spent nearly a full day clearing and stacking snow at Berkshire Crossing.
At Berkshire Crossing, snow piles rise as plow drivers work through the night
As a winter storm swept through Pittsfield, two veteran plow drivers spent nearly a full day clearing and stacking snow at Berkshire Crossing, working through the night to ready one
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January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
As a winter storm swept through Pittsfield, two veteran plow drivers spent nearly a full day clearing and stacking snow at Berkshire Crossing.
The idea to help neighbors dig out after Monday's snowstorm came from Todd Okun, who for the past several years has cleared snow from cars at the Brookside and Bostwick communities, where many seniors live, after major storms.
'We all need a little kindness.' Across Berkshires, residents support each other after snowstorm
For three hours Monday, Glen Gallagher and his family worked their way through parking lots at senior living complexes in town, clearing snow from cars so residents could get out.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The idea to help neighbors dig out after Monday's snowstorm came from Todd Okun, who for the past several years has cleared snow from cars at the Brookside and Bostwick communities, where many seniors live, after major storms.
City crews are continuing around-the-clock snow removal efforts after a major winter storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow across Pittsfield.
Crews work nonstop to clear roads after major January storm hits Pittsfield
City crews are continuing around-the-clock snow removal efforts after a major winter storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow across Pittsfield.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
City crews are continuing around-the-clock snow removal efforts after a major winter storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow across Pittsfield.
A January snowstorm dumped up to 16 inches of powder across the Berkshires, drawing hundreds of locals to Bousquet Mountain to ski, tube and enjoy fresh snow conditions. The storm energized the community, prompting earlier opening hours and renewed excitement about winter, workers say.
Berkshires skiers flock to Bousquet Mountain for powder-filled snow day
A January snowstorm dumped up to 16 inches of powder across the Berkshires, drawing hundreds of locals to Bousquet Mountain to ski, tube and enjoy fresh snow conditions. The storm
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January 26, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A January snowstorm dumped up to 16 inches of powder across the Berkshires, drawing hundreds of locals to Bousquet Mountain to ski, tube and enjoy fresh snow conditions. The storm energized the community, prompting earlier opening hours and renewed excitement about winter, workers say.
North Adams police, firefighters and Northern Berkshire Ambulance responded to a crash at Union and Gallup streets at about 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
No injuries after car strikes guardrail in North Adams
Local police, firefighters and Northern Berkshire Ambulance responded to a crash at Union and Gallup streets at about 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:16 PM
North Adams police, firefighters and Northern Berkshire Ambulance responded to a crash at Union and Gallup streets at about 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
How bad were the roads on Sunday? Eagle reporters and editors were there to document the conditions in these videos.
WATCH: Snow conditions in Berkshire County during Sunday's storm
How bad were the roads on Sunday? Eagle reporters and editors were there to document the conditions in these videos.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
How bad were the roads on Sunday? Eagle reporters and editors were there to document the conditions in these videos.
Whether or not to call a snow day is often a fraught decision for school superintendents in the Berkshires, who have to balance the safety of students and staff with a state mandate to hold classes for a minimum of 180 days a year.
How do schools decide if it’s a snow day? Local superintendents explain the process
Whether or not to call a snow day is often a fraught decision for school superintendents in the Berkshires, who have to balance the safety of students and staff with
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January 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Whether or not to call a snow day is often a fraught decision for school superintendents in the Berkshires, who have to balance the safety of students and staff with a state mandate to hold classes for a minimum of 180 days a year.
Snowfall totals ranged from 9 inches in North County to 15 in Pittsfield and 16 in several small towns, a bit lower than forecasters predicted.
Berkshires blanketed by up to 16 inches of snow in biggest January storm since 2018
Snowfall totals ranged from 9 inches in North County to 15 in Pittsfield and 16 in several small towns, a bit lower than forecasters predicted.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Snowfall totals ranged from 9 inches in North County to 15 in Pittsfield and 16 in several small towns, a bit lower than forecasters predicted.
At an intensive workshop from the Connecticut-based dance company Pilobolus at Jacob's Pillow, features reporter Matt Martinez found an opportunity to create in community that's worth celebrating.
Inside a Pilobolus workshop at Jacob’s Pillow, an arts writer learns to move in community
At an intensive workshop from the Connecticut-based dance company Pilobolus at Jacob's Pillow, features reporter Matt Martinez found an opportunity to create in community that's worth celebrating.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
At an intensive workshop from the Connecticut-based dance company Pilobolus at Jacob's Pillow, features reporter Matt Martinez found an opportunity to create in community that's worth celebrating.
Pittsfield officials say no recent ICE activity has been reported locally and are urging residents to verify information, avoid spreading rumors and understand their rights.
What Pittsfield residents should know amid ICE rumors
Pittsfield officials say no recent ICE activity has been reported locally and are urging residents to verify information, avoid spreading rumors and understand their rights.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Pittsfield officials say no recent ICE activity has been reported locally and are urging residents to verify information, avoid spreading rumors and understand their rights.
A double-barreled severe winter storm scenario is unfolding for the weekend, according to warnings updated Friday by the National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y.
Berkshires on alert: Arctic air, plummeting temps and heavy snowfall expected
The National Weather Service’s extreme cold warning is in effect from Friday evening until midday Saturday, while the winter storm watch follows from dawn Sunday until early evening Monday. Here's
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January 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
A double-barreled severe winter storm scenario is unfolding for the weekend, according to warnings updated Friday by the National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y.
The Berkshire Athenaeum became the first in Berkshire County to staff a full-time social worker. This strategy has fostered community, formed trust and helped connect library patrons with the agencies and services that can help them.
Why Pittsfield’s library added a social worker to its staff
The Berkshire Athenaeum became the first in Berkshire County to staff a full-time social worker. This strategy has fostered community, formed trust and helped connect library patrons with the agencies
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January 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The Berkshire Athenaeum became the first in Berkshire County to staff a full-time social worker. This strategy has fostered community, formed trust and helped connect library patrons with the agencies and services that can help them.
A gas outage affecting several Pittsfield neighborhoods near Onota Lake during Wednesday's extreme cold is expected to be restored by midafternoon, according to Berkshire Gas.
Berkshire Gas outage affects parts of Pittsfield amid frigid temperatures
A gas outage affecting several Pittsfield neighborhoods near Onota Lake during Wednesday's extreme cold is expected to be restored by midafternoon, according to Berkshire Gas.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:35 PM
A gas outage affecting several Pittsfield neighborhoods near Onota Lake during Wednesday's extreme cold is expected to be restored by midafternoon, according to Berkshire Gas.