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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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MassWildlife: Three ways to prevent conflict during coyote mating season| 01:37PM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
 Late January through early March is coyote mating season. Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high. The mere presence of a coyote is not a cause for concern. MassWildlife officials are reminding the public to take these 3 simple steps to prevent conflict with coyotes during the mating season: 1. Protect your pets Pets should always be directly supervised on a leash when outdoors, especially during the coyote mating season. Coyotes can't differentiate between their natural prey and small
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BCC Announces Faculty, Staff Members, Title Changes | 07:45AM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of five new staff members and two title changes. New faculty/staff Dr. Thomas Burton-Steele joins Berkshire Community College as Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Division of Science and Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from The University of Alabama and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. His teaching and research interests span applied physics, electronics and materials engineering, with a focus on hands-on, student-centered learning. Outside the classroom, he enjoys 0 Comments
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Habitat & Taconic CTE Students Build Pittsfield HomeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:43AM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
The students had to do some snow clearing Thursday before they could start on the roof trusses. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic CTE students will be able to say "I built that house" when they pass 37 Curtis Terrace.
On Thursday, roof trusses were set on the home that Taconic High School students are partnering with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity to build. This is one of several homes the nonprofit housing organization has recently built, but a first for the young, skilled trades workers who were involved from the concrete pouring in October 2025.
The stick-built, single-family ranch will have three bedrooms with a walkout in the back. The
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Friday Front Porch Feature: Allendale Pines NorthBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:13PM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for an inexpensive home to raise your family in? Then this might be the home for you. And if not, there's a couple other options. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week we are showcasing model homes at Allendale Pines North. Teton Management is opening its new manufactured housing development next Allendale Pines at 395 Cheshire Road, and has three different model homes to choose from. The Monroe with a full porch and with a half-porch, and The Aspire are available to move into in March. All the models have three bedrooms and two baths in 1,280 square
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@theMarket: No Valentine for Artificial IntelligenceBy Bill Schmick,
01:22PM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
The ongoing debate about the high spending by AI companies is intensifying, but a broader thesis is emerging. AI is now casting uncertainty across more industries, unsettling investors and markets alike. Software stocks have been the most obvious area of concern. The sector, and Microsoft in particular, has seen relentless selling. However, other areas, from finance to accounting to insurance, are increasingly being questioned. As a result, this week it has been a game of moving chairs, where suddenly a story appears touting a breakthrough in an accounting or finance tool. Down goes brokerage stocks. Anthropic PBC, an AI research and development startup, recently announced 0 Comments
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North Street Restaurant Serving Authentic Afro-Caribbean CuisineBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
Andre Lynch has transformed the former Lulu's on North Street into a bright and sunny space to serve his Caribbean cuisine. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dre's Global Kitchen is bringing the flavors of the Caribbean to North Street starting this weekend. The new restaurant at 137 North St. is holding its grand opening on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Owner and chef André Lynch said the cuisine is straight from his mom's cooking. Deborah Burchell, a well-known chef and instructor in New York, grew up in Trinidad and learned to cook when she was little. Lynch has taken her recipes and also made his own modifications to her 0 Comments
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