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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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October 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It's harvest and craft fair season. Here's what we have so far. tinyl.co/3oVm%F0%9F%8...
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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October 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Take a walk up a mountain this weekend! Find something fun to do in our Weekend Outlook tinyl.co/3oUy
#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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October 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#CheshireMA has a shiny new engine! 🚒 tinyl.co/3oRE
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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October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
The candidates for #NorthAdamsMA City Council answered questions about their backgrounds, priorities and goals #election2025 tinyl.co/3o0W
October 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The candidates for #NorthAdamsMA City Council answered questions about their backgrounds, priorities and goals #election2025 tinyl.co/3o0W
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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October 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
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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October 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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
#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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October 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#SavoyMA says yes to McCann Technical School project. #WilliamstownMA is approving by default; seven more towns to go. tinyl.co/3mnx
#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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October 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#AdamsMA Selectmen appoint Tim Sorrell, retired Lanesborough police chief, to temporarily lead its police force. tinyl.co/3mdO
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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October 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Mayor Jennifer Macksey welcomes Peter May's sculpture "Daydream" to #NorthAdamsMA City Hall on Friday. tinyl.co/3mMc
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Update: Frost advisory in place for Berkshire County for Thursday – temperatures at a low of 33
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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October 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Update: Frost advisory in place for Berkshire County for Thursday – temperatures at a low of 33
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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September 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It's Fall Foliage Week in #NorthAdamsMA! Get out your spacesuit for the 69th annual parade! 🎺👨🚀 🚀https://tinyl.co/3m3X
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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September 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Berkshire Humane Society has supported 23,000 pets and their owners this past year. #PittsfieldMA 🐕🐈🐇🐹🦜 tinyl.co/3m19
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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September 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Nothing happening? Join the Northern Berkshire Events Committee and make things happen. tinyl.co/3kza
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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September 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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
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.
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Festival Latino of the Berkshires 2025
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September 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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
#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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September 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#LenoxMA & #StockbridgeMA are looking to make walking and bicycling easier and safer in the neighborhood around Tanglewood 🚴🚶♀️ tinyl.co/3k85
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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September 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Northern Berkshire United Way exceeds fundraising goal by $55,000. tinyl.co/3k55
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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September 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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
#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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September 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#AdamsMA weighing cost of McCann Tech renovation project; the finance director is recommending a Prop 2 1/2 debt exclusion. tinyl.co/3jAm
#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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September 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#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
#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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September 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#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
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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September 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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