| BRTA Extends Senior Rural Fare-Free Rides, Gives Employees Bonus
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority will make rides free through next June and give its employees a thank-you bonus.
The vote was taken last week by the BRTA Advisory Board during its discussion of its fiscal year 2025 supplemental grant of $724,000 from the state Department of |
| RMV: Beware of Scam Texts
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting the public to a scam circulating currently which involves texts stating a person owes money for outstanding motor vehicle violations and that the individual should contact the RMV immediately.
The RMV will never text residents looking for payment for |
 | Teacher of the Month: Billie Jo Lamoureaux
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — When Morningside Community School math interventionist Billie Jo Lamoureaux enters the classroom with her math cart, students' faces light up.
Her passion and unique approach to teaching have earned her the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation.
The Teacher |
| Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Networking Mixer
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Join the Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) for an informal Networking Mixer on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County. This get-together is a relaxed way to meet |
 | Local High School Football Officials Head to Gillette Stadium
The Berkshire County Football Officials Association is pleased to announce a crew of eight of its members will work one of eight state championship games at Gillette Stadium this week.
The local crew will officiate the Division 7 game on Thursday at 5 p.m. between Amesbury and Cohasset.
The crew includes: Rick |
 | Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker Village
The village is a living history museum, which includes raising animals like the Shakers did. Above, some goats get a treat of leftover pine from making wreaths.
HANCOCK, Mass. — The origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership |
 | Snow Angel Volunteers Needed in Pittsfield This Winter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield seeking volunteers for its third annual Snow Angels program.
The city created this program to help community members who have difficulty cleaning up sidewalks after a big snowstorm.
"It was created back in 2023 to help meet the need of those who live in our city, whether |
| @theMarket: Investors Gave Thanks for Market Gains
This holiday-shortened week is usually a good one for stocks. Volumes are lower, and as the week progresses, fewer participants are at their desks. Whatever the reason, markets recouped all last week's losses.
The pullback may be over. At last tally, the S&P 500 Index pulled back about 5 percent. We may retest the lows, |
| Governor Declares Nov. 28 As 'Green Friday'
HATFIELD, Mass. — To kick off the holiday season in Massachusetts and to highlight the state's Christmas tree and nursery sectors, Governor Maura Healey is declaring Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, as "Green Friday."
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Ashley Randle joined state and local |
| Weekend Outlook: Holiday Cheer
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including holiday concerts, Santa meet and greets, and some Chritsmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here.
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