 | Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing Continued
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 |
| The Retired Investor: Return of American Gunboat Diplomacy
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 |
| Crane Fund Donates to Local Oranizations
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 & |
 | Berkshire Art Association 10x10 Real Art Party Call for Art
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 |
| Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced that applications are now available for funding to public service agencies to provide human service programs to benefit Pittsfield residents.
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Annually, the city undertakes |
 | Ice Skating Rink Moved to Wahconah Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city plans to site its temporary ice rink in front of Wahconah Park.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission endorsed Wahconah Park for the location, as Clapp Park would require expensive electrical accommodations. Now, the skating rink will be sandwiched between two restaurants and, someday, a new |
 | Shakespeare & Co.'s Annual Fall Festival Concludes This Weekend
Mount Everett students in 'Twelfth Night' in 2024. A 'Fill the Quill' matching fundraiser is running through the Fall Festival weekend to support Shakespeare in the schools.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— For more than three decades, the community has united and learned valuable lessons through works of |
| Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into Cars
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm on their person.
According to Pittsfield Police, officers were responding to reports of breaking into motor vehicles in the Bradford Street area around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. They said they found a juvenile |
| Companion Corner: Blake at Second Chance Animal Shelter
ARLINGTON, Vt., — There's a dog at Second Chance Animal Shelter who's ready to play and snuggle with his new family.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Blake is a 3-year-old Poodle who has been at the shelter for a couple of |
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