| School Committee Candidates Debate at BCC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for the School Committee covered pressing city issues during a recent debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Nine people are running to fill the committee's six seats: Ciara Batory, Sarah Muil, Daniel Elias, Katherine Yon, Jacob Klein, Geoffrey Buerger, Heather |
 | Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, October 27 marks the final phase for the flushing of the City of Pittsfield's water system.
Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. from October 27 to October 31.
The upcoming flushing for this week may be expected to affect the |
 | Reid Middle School Students Learning at Berkshire Humane Society
Eleven Reid students will attend six classes at the shelter through a grant obtained by the Humane Society.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Students at Reid Middle School are attending classes at the Berkshire Humane Society for alternative learning sessions to help accommodate their needs.
"This is the first of a series |
| 'Spanish for Bankers' helps Greylock Better serve the Berkshires
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Early in 2026, Greylock will offer its fifth cohort of Spanish for Bankers, a free class offered to all Greylock employees who wish to gain and improve Spanish language skills.
The 16-week course is taught during business hours to allow for convenience and flexibility, beginning with eight weeks |
 | Bousquet Plans 'Micro-Cabin' Accommodations
The site for the cabins is currently a gravel parking lot.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bousquet Mountain plans to add "micro cabins" to its recreational offerings.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board approved a site plan submitted by Blue Chair Properties LLC, the owner of the ski area, for a |
 | Community Hero: Berkshire County Arc
DALTON, Mass. — For over 70 years, Berkshire County Arc has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Its impact on its members and the community has earned the non-profit our Community Hero of the Month designation.
The |
| OLLI Hosts Book Talk, Signing with Barbara Viniar
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College (BCC) invites the public to join a special Book Talk with Barbara Viniar on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 2:00 p.m., offered both in person at BCC and online via Zoom. The event is free and open to all.
Viniar will discuss her |
 | Democratic Senate Candidate Rikleen Visits Lenox
Alex Rikleen speaks at the Lenox Town Democratic Committee on Wednesday.
LENOX, Mass. — Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alex Rikleen says the country is in an "existential" crisis under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
"If I were in the Senate right now, I'd be |
 | Beacon Cinema Seeing Improvements Amid Growth in Customers
The new recliners are being installed overnight so as not to disrupt the screenings.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just seven years ago, the Beacon Cinema was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Enter Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres, which purchased the property in 2018 and saved the downtown anchor from |
| @themarket: Shutdown Lingers, But Nobody Cares
As of Friday, the government's closure is the second longest on record. The country has managed thus far, since much of the government's economic machinery keeps chugging along. As such, there is no reason why it can't continue.
By Nov. 5, if no compromise takes place, Donald Trump will make history once again — |
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