 | Tina Packer, Founder of Shakespeare & Company, Dies at 87
LENOX, Mass. — The doyenne of Shakespeare's plays, Tina Packer, died Friday at the age of 87.
Shakespeare & Company, which Packer co-founded in 1978, made the announcement Saturday on its Facebook page.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Packer, Shakespeare & |
 | Sledding Destinations in Berkshire County
The snow is perfectly packed for a day of sledding. Head for the hills before the winter season ends. Here is out list of sledding destinations:
Have a sledding destination that we missed? Email info@iberkshires.com and we will add it.
Clapp Park
Pittsfield
Every year |
| Governor Names 6 Judges for Department of Industrial Accidents
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has nominated Maureen Counihan to serve as an administrative judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents and renominated Omar Hernández, Douglas A. Bean, Thomas P. Daniels, Matthew F. King and Michael Williams to serve an additional terms as administrative |
 | Pittsfield Mayor Highlights 2025 Infrastructure Projects
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several infrastructure projects gained momentum in 2025, and miles of roads were paved or repaired.
Mayor Peter Marchetti highlighted these successes during his State of the City Address on Monday during the new City Council's inauguration.
The Healey-Driscoll administration has invested $4.4 |
| MassDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, announced the launch of the 2026 Yard Sign Design Contest.
The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety for walking and biking to school and is |
| Governor Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
STOW, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, International Association of Fire Fighters, and fire service agencies around the world to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection in the fire service all |
 | Berkshire Amistad: American Waste to Aid in Honduras
Eddie O'Toole found that empty banana shipping containers could be used to bring medical equipment to Honduras.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than four decades ago, Eddie O'Toole returned from the Peace Corps with the realization that good things were being thrown away when they could be used |
 | Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy House on the Lake
HINSDALE, Mass. — Are you looking for a peaceful house on the lake? Then this might be the perfect home for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 30 Cove Lane
The 1950 ranch is 1,001 square feet on 0.12 acres, with two bedrooms and |
| Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker Award
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - This year, the MLK Jr. Day of Service Committee announced Wendy Penner as the selected recipient of the Peacemaker Award.
The award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon.
The Peacemaker Award |
| @theMarket: The Markets Celebrate 2026
It was a tumultuous week on the geopolitical front for the country, but markets took it in stride. The good news is that markets continue to climb, but for how long?
Since the beginning of the year, I have seen a fair amount of rotation, something I have suggested could happen. The years of overinvestment in a handful of names |
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