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Dalton Select Board to Hold Q&A Session on DCTV By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
11:27AM / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Time and again residents have asked for more transparency from town government and now, thanks to a new series on Dalton Community Television, they will have just that. At a recent Select Board meeting, Chair Robert Bishop pitched that the town hold question-and-answer sessions to be filmed by the public broadcasting channel. The item, at the time not on the agenda so could not be discussed, was approved last Monday. "A lot of times on social media or wherever, even by word of mouth, things don't always come out the way they should do, and people get confused," Bishop said. "I would welcome any kind 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for CDBG Annual Action Plan| 08:54AM / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, through its Department of Community Development, is preparing to draft its Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, which will help to determine how the city allocates its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the next program year, beginning July 1, 2026. CDBG funds are provided annually to the City of Pittsfield through an entitlement grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Annual Action Plan is designed to help local jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and community development needs 0 Comments
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Christian Center Surveys Needs, Proposes ChangesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:56AM / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Christian Center wants community feedback to fuel a potential name change and expanded programming.
The nonprofit, whose origins date back to the early 1890s, has held community listening sessions at 193 Robbins Ave. and released a survey to help bring the center into 2026 and beyond. The survey can be found online here: English: Community Input Survey
Spanish: Encuesta de Escucha Comunitaria Executive Director Jessica Jones reported that youth services were the theme of input received so far, community members saying, "Our kids need something to do. They need something to be connected to."
"And we would love to be
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Arrest Made in Pittsfield Hit-And-RuniBerkshires.com Staff,
08:44PM / Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- A Hancock man Monday was arrested in connection with last week's fatal hit-and-run accident in Pittsfield, police said. Pittsfield Police arrested William Gross, 65, of Hancock, according to a Monday night news release. The crash on Feb. 10 at the intersection of Francis Avenue and Linden Street led to the death of Pittsfield resident William Colbert, 69. On Monday, Pittsfield Police located the vehicle involved in the accident, the release read. Police said Gross will be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on charges of motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury or death. 0 Comments
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Dalton Trustees Want to Restore Chapel as ColumbariumBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:58PM / Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The cemetery trustees are slowly working to make the Main Street Cemetery's chapel usable again. The vacant limestone building was discussed at last Monday's meeting. The trustees hope to restore the structure that sits in the middle of the cemetery. Edward "Bud" Hall, the town's Department of Public Works superintendent, said he recently spoke with Crosier Electric, which quoted $2,500 to install lighting, emergency lights, motion sensors for the lights, attic power, wiring, and the installation of a hanging light in the porte-cochère with a remote photocell. Trustee John Bartel Jr. said the structure has been used for 0 Comments
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East Housatonic Bridge Restricted to One-LaneBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:15PM / Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
The town is considering making it one-way and detouring traffic. DALTON, Mass. — Structural concerns have closed one side of the bridge on East Housatonic Street, making that section of the busy road limited to one lane. The 25.5-foot-long girder bridge is considered structurally deficient, with a poor deck condition, although the superstructure is rated fair. It was built in 1941. The department has been patching the holes in the bridge twice a week, Edward "Bud" Hall, Department of Public Works superintendent, said. There are currently eight barriers spanning 80 feet; the town owns two and borrowed the remaining six from 0 Comments
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No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County | 07:16AM / Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
 BOSTON, Mass. — The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Southeast Region has worsened to a Level-2 Significant Drought, and the Millers River Basin has improved. All other regions remain unchanged, including Berkshire County that remains at a normal drought level. Drought is a look back at conditions over a period of time. The Drought Management Task Force (DMTF) collected and analyzed data from August 2024 through January 2026. During January, Massachusetts received a significant amount of snow and a total of 2 to 3.5 inches of precipitation. In spite of this, precipitation deficits since 2024 0 Comments
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CBRSD Budget Decreases; Dalton Assessment HighBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District has decreased its initial operating projections from nearly 10 percent down to 4.9 percent, but the Dalton's budget is still strained because of its high assessment. During a School Committee in January, a tentative budget was presented, which included a pessimistic look at the uncontrollable costs. Since then, updated figures have come back and substantial reductions were made. Preliminary projections had the district's operating budget at $36,375,938, however, the it is now eyeing a significantly lower operating budget of $33,767,460. The original budget included 0 Comments
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Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Local Food Banks| 01:26PM / Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provided 1 million meals to food banks serving families across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Through Sack Hunger, every $5 customer donation helps deliver 10 meals to neighbors in need. This impact is amplified by Big Y's additional contributions, including designated proceeds from Produce, Floral and Meat departments, along with a portion of sales from Big Y's family of private label brands. Together, these efforts help ensure food banks can meet increased demand during the winter months. Since its launch in 2010, Sack Hunger has continued to grow in reach and impact, stated a press 0 Comments
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Governor Healey Nominates District Court Members| 08:33AM / Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey nominated Paul Anthony and Shelly-Ann Sankar to serve as Associate Justices of the District Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation. "These two nominees will bring decades of legal experience to the bench, which will be crucial in informing their approach to these roles," said Governor Maura Healey. "I am confident, if confirmed, that they will serve with fairness and integrity and will be strong additions to the District Court." The District Court Department hears a range of 0 Comments
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Devonshire Estates Residents Display an Abundance of TalentBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:29AM / Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
Irwin Margolies plays the piano every Wednesday. During the summer, he spends his weekends attending concerts at Tanglewood. LENOX, Mass. — The community at Holiday Devonshire Estates is made up of individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experiences. When its general manager, Dawn DeCristo, started her position about eight months ago, she immediately focused on providing them the tools and opportunities to reinvent themselves and pursue their passions. As DeCristo got to know each resident and their stories, she discovered the community is rich with artists — including poets, writers, musicians, painters, colorists, and 0 Comments
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PCTV, Farley-Bouvier Talk Importance of AI AwarenessBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:13PM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
The small audience asks questions during the conversation, which will be available on PCTV. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Data privacy, misinformation and overreliance are among the top concerns over artificial intelligence on Beacon Hill. State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Pittsfield Community Television's "digital navigator" Samuel Pascual led a conversation about AI awareness last week. Farley-Bouvier chairs the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet, and Cybersecurity, and Pascual helps to ensure people are not left behind in the digital era. A common concern when it comes to the fast 0 Comments
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