| Dalton Finalizes Town Manager Contract
Eric Anderson
DALTON, Mass. — Town Manager Eric Anderson will start in his new role Nov. 17.
It was announced during the Select Board meeting on Monday that the town had successfully negotiated a three-year contract with Anderson.
"The contract negotiations were as smooth as |
 | Guest Column: When Behavioral Health Funding Is Cut, the Berkshires Pays the Price
The Brien Center is Berkshire County's leading provider of behavioral health services, dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing mental health and addiction challenges. As funding pressures threaten these vital services, we have prepared this op-ed to highlight the urgent need for sustained investment in behavioral health care |
 | BCC Sees Dramatic Increase in Enrollment, Thanks to Free Tuition Programs
When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed legislation creating programs that provide free tuition for community college students — MassReconnect in 2023 and MassEducate in 2024 — administrators at Berkshire Community College knew it would be life-changing for so many of its students. Now that data is available, the boon it |
| Pittsfield CPA Public Hearing Set for Nov. 3
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community Preservation Committee will be holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 related to the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds and the City of Pittsfield's priorities in relation to the Community Preservation Plan.
The hearing will be held in Room 203 on |
| Pittsfield School Candidates Debate PHS Investigation, District Needs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for the School Committee weighed in on transparency, district restructuring, and other issues during the Oct. 16 debate hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Nine community members are running to fill the committee's six seats: Ciara Batory, Sarah Muil, Daniel Elias, |
 | Pittsfield Halloween Parade Celebrates Parades Past
iBerkshires joined the parade for the first time. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For nearly eight decades, downtown Pittsfield has turned its streets into a chilling spectacle for one night each year during its Halloween Parade.
This year's parade was no different with 35 community |
| New Moon Lodge Veteran Resource Fair & Dinner Returns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The New Moon Lodge's ballroom will once again be filled with resources to support veterans during its second annual resource fair and dinner event.
Last year more than 200 area veterans and their families attended and left with full bellies, a handful of helpful resources, new connections with |
| Fatally Shot Juvenile Found In Pittsfield Car Accident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Taconic High student was discovered fatally shot on Sunday evening after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a tree at intersection of Franco Terrace and Parker Street.
Family members informed The Berkshire Eagle that the victim was Brodie Slonski, 17, who was in Taconic's metal |
 | Pittsfield Schools Plan Special Meeting Before Middle Restructuring Vote
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district is approaching its progress point that will determine if the middle schools will restructure next school year.
A Committee of the Whole meeting is planned the week after Thanksgiving so that city officials and community members are up to date when a decision is made on Dec. 10, the |
 | Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from October 27-31:
Contracted Road Work:
10/27: Loam and seed Allengate Avenue, Taconic Park Drive and Tamie Way
10/28: Finish paving Taconic Park Drive, Tamie Way and Vista Street
10/29 & 10/30: Finish paving Allengate |
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