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Dalton Cultural Council Starts Review of Grant ApplicationsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:25PM / Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass.— The Cultural Council has started reviewing grant applications to allocate funds received from the state Local Cultural Council Program. The state Cultural Council awarded the town council $8,000 for the 2026 fiscal year, however, they also have a carryover of $1,000 from last year. The town received 41 applications from venues across the Berkshires, including organizations in Becket, Sheffield, Pittsfield, and, of course, Dalton. The winners will be selected sometime in November and September. Applicants have 15 days to appeal the councils decision. On Jan. 16 everything will be submitted to the state. With a 0 Comments
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Eversource: Know the Signs of Utility Imposter Scams| 01:30PM / Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
BOSTON, Mass. — From phony calls threatening to shut off power to bogus emails and even imposters pretending to be employees, scammers posing as Eversource representatives are becoming increasingly more sophisticated. Every day, electric, water, and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by impostor utility scams. While their deceitful tactics may vary, including having multiple callers on the line impersonating representatives from more than one company as part of the scam, the goal is always the same – to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting people. In recognition of Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) Day on Nov.
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Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025| 12:15PM / Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
 This year's holiday gatherings and annual tree lightings are being announced Here's what we have so far in events below. If we're missing any, let us know at info@iBerkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs and markets. Christmas Tree Lightings Adams: There will be a tree lighting and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Adams Town Common. The celebration begins at 2, featuring hayrides, music by DJ Bizz, hot chocolate courtesy of The Daily Grind, candy from the Adams Lions Club, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The official tree lighting will take place at dusk, around 0 Comments
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MassWildlife: Autumn Underwater| 08:55AM / Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
Leaves are piling up and the nights are growing chilly, unmistakable signs that autumn has arrived. While the season's changes are easy to spot on land, quieter transformations are happening in the ponds, lakes, and rivers across Massachusetts. Beneath the surface, freshwater fish are shifting their behavior in response to cooler water and shorter days. Seasonal changes in water temperature and oxygen levels have a powerful effect on freshwater fish. Because they're cold-blooded, the surrounding water regulates their body temperature, metabolism, and activity. In general, warm water speeds up their metabolism, while cooler water slows it down. But despite the falling 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Nvidia's Earnings Could Not Save the AI tradeBy Bill Schmick,
03:10PM / Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
Markets were poised for a bounce, and Nvidia delivered. The AI semiconductor giant beat earnings handily, and its forward guidance was even better. The company's stock spiked higher and then fell. Where Nvidia goes, so goes the market. After four down days in a row, Thursday saw all the main indexes gain more than 1.5 percent, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ gaining 2.5 percent. It was a classic dead-cat bounce. The sigh of relief from the bulls could be heard across markets worldwide, as this single stock's third-quarter results were important enough to lift most stocks. But the respite proved temporary. By mid-morning Thursday, the AI darling began to falter, giving 0 Comments
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March For The Food Bank To Be Held In Pittsfield| 11:49AM / Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will kick off its annual fundraising tradition with two community marches—starting with the first-ever Berkshire Mini-March on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Pittsfield, followed by the 16th Annual March for the Food Bank from Springfield to Greenfield on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24-25. The Berkshire Mini-March begins at 9:30 a.m. at Hot Plate Brewing in downtown Pittsfield. The three-mile route includes stops at several Food Bank member food pantries, including Mercado De Vida and the Berkshire Dream Center. The final stop at the Pittsfield Community Pantry invites marchers to get involved directly by assembling 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Council OKs Dalton Agreement, Hazard Mitigation PlanBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:23AM / Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council went through 18 agenda items in less than an hour on Tuesday. This included a vote to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with Dalton to reconstruct Dalton Division Road and to adopt the city's May 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The Dalton Division Road project involves "significant" improvements to the 1.6-mile stretch. When the project was in 25 percent design last year, Dalton planners were mulling options for sidewalks, bike lanes, and other road measures. Each municipality will be responsible for acquiring any necessary land interests and permits on its own soil. Dalton will 0 Comments
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Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing ContinuedBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
 DALTON, Mass.— Berkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit. More than 100 people attended a public hearing on Wednesday at Nessacus Regional Middle School to voice their concerns about Berkshire Concrete's request for a special permit. During the meeting, which lasted more than three hours, board members expressed confusion around Berkshire Concrete's plans, due to inconsistencies in the documentation and its vagueness. The board recommended that Berkshire Concrete review the recommendations made by the town's consultant Berkshire 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Return of American Gunboat DiplomacyBy Bill Schmick,
04:18PM / Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
It was supposed to be about fentanyl, or was it replacing Maduro? The Sleeping Giant has returned, and make no mistake, Venezuela is the target. The stakes, however, are much bigger than most realize. It has been a while so you may need an update on the definition. "Gunboat diplomacy is the pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of naval power, implying or constituting a direct threat of warfare should terms not be agreeable to the superior force," according to Wikipedia. Does that sound familiar in the context of the current situation between the U.S. and Venezuela? For the last several weeks, the full might of the 0 Comments
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Charles Redd Recognized as 'Community Star' on National Rural Health Day| 01:24PM / Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems proudly announces that Charles Redd, MS, RN, BHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer has been named the Massachusetts 2025 "Community Star." This honor is awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) to recognize outstanding contributions to rural health care. Redd, a Registered Nurse who has led innovative programs at BHS designed to improve access to care in the rural Berkshires, will be featured prominently on the official National Rural Health Day (NRHD) website, PowerOfRural.org,
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Crane Fund Donates to Local Oranizations| 01:19PM / Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Crane Fund for Widows and Children has donated funding to 92 organizations around the globe, some in Berkshire County. Crane Currency associates nominated 36 organization, all of which received funding to bolster their services. These organizations include Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School, Berkshire County Head Start, Berkshire Workforce Board, South Community Food Pantry, Hinsdale Food Pantry, Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Elder Services of Berkshire County, and more. The nominations from the associates showcases the collaborative spirit of the Dalton community, a commitment that has helped the 0 Comments
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Berkshire Art Association 10x10 Real Art Party Call for Art| 08:26AM / Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is seeking donations of original artwork for their annual 10x10 RAP (Real Art Party) show and fundraiser drawing. In collaboration with the Clock Tower Artists and the City of Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival in February, the BAA welcomes submissions from artists from the Berkshires and beyond. All artwork will be included in an event to benefit art students of Berkshire County. The drawing for art and Real Art Party (RAP) will be a live in-person event hosted by the Clock Tower Business Center on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2025. Online submissions will be accepted from November 10, 2025 until February 9, 2026. Go to: 0 Comments
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