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Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:33PM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
Delores Moore stands in front of the Conte Community School mural dedicated to her in 2023. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For three decades, Delores Moore has been educating the next generation and preparing them to fly to their next journey. She retired from her role with the Pittsfield Public Schools in June but continues to work with children in Conte Community School through her position as 18 Degree's after-school program senior site coordinator. It is her commitment to her students over the last 30-plus years that has earned her the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire 0 Comments
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Second Drop Farm Opens Cafe After Years of WorkBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
02:29PM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
The farm store has locally made products, including those from Second Drop Farm. LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Second Drop Farm has finally opened a cafe that it put on the backburner five years ago. Second Drop Farm is a you-pick farm and also has a store where it sells local items. "We are a farm, first and foremost. We do you-pick berries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries. We also do you-pick flowers, lavender," said owner Patrick Elliot. "We are a farm store. We sell a lot of our own products, and then we source from a ton of other local farms in the area. We also carry a ton of different local makers, soap makers, all that sort 0 Comments
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UCP of Western Mass to Celebrate National White Cane Day| 01:52PM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — UCP of Western Massachusetts will host a community celebration for National White Cane Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Courtyard at 75 South Church Street in Pittsfield. This annual observance recognizes the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired and raises awareness about accessibility, mobility, and inclusion. The event will feature: Official Mayoral Proclamation by Mayor Marchetti declaring Oct. 15 as White Cane Day in Pittsfield. White Cane Challenge Course, giving sighted participants the chance to experience navigating everyday 0 Comments
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Apple Picking Destinations in Berkshire CountyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
10:00AM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
It's apple season! Here are some great locations to spend your day picking your own apples to enjoy the crisp taste or bake into your favorite dishes. Most apple picking is through October, so get yours while you can. Bring your family and friends and spend a day enjoying the Berkshires and their local farms, while learning about where apples come from and be how they grow. Lakeview Orchard 94 Old Cheshire Rd., Lanesborough : Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With over 4,500 fruit trees it's not hard to pick the apple or other fruit that is perfect for you. Guests also have the option to get already picked fruit. More 0 Comments
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1Berkshire Welcomes New Economic Recovery Corps Fellow| 07:26AM / Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced the arrival of its new Economic Recovery Corps fellow, Lani Willmar. The ERC Fellowship is a national program run by the International Economic Development Council thanks to funding from the United States Economic Development Administration. For the next year, Lani will be working with the Economic Development team at 1Berkshire, in partnership with the Berkshire Innovation Center, to assist existing and new efforts focused on supporting the region's innovation economy. 1Berkshire is one of only 64 host organizations across the country selected to host an ERC fellow, making it an exciting and rare chance to leverage highly skilled
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home With a Private GetawayBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:23PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a home that doubles as a vacation getaway? Then this is the house for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 851 East New Lenox Road. This raised ranch was built in 1985 and has three bedrooms, including a primary with en suite and walk-in closet, and three other bathrooms. The 3,835-square-foot home includes an indoor heated pool and hot tub area with a tiki bar perfect for hosting get-togethers or relaxing. This addition is attached to the house through a sunroom. The house is on 1 1/2 acres and has an attached two-car 0 Comments
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MountainOne Insurance Promotes Senior Personal Lines Account Manager| 03:16PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Lianne Kudlate of Pittsfield to Senior Personal Lines Account Manager,. Senior Personal Lines Account Manager is a new leadership-level role that recognizes team members who bring experience, knowledge, and client service to the agency. Kudlate is a respected expert in personal lines insurance, recognized for her knowledge of policies, endorsements, and coverage strategy. She stays current with industry trends, ensuring her clients receive the most relevant, effective, and up-to-date protection. "Lianne's promotion reflects not only her exceptional expertise and dedication 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Trump Trashes China and Markets SwoonBy Bill Schmick,
01:24PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
Friday morning started well enough until a post by the president ruined everyone's day. Irritated by several recent moves by the Chinese, he lashed out, threatening a "massive" increase in tariffs and canceling a scheduled meeting with China's leader. Markets fell on the news. The last time I looked around noon on Friday, all three stock market averages were lower by one percent or more. NASDAQ was down more than 2 percent. After several weeks of everything going our way, Donald Trump has had a temper tantrum. I am sure his mood was already somewhat dampened. Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. It 0 Comments
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BHS Hospitals Nationally Recognized For Cardiovascular Care| 07:49AM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — All three of Berkshire Health Systems’ hospitals – Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital and North Adams Regional Hospital – have received a total of 16 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. "Achieving 16 recognitions for the exceptional care of cardiac patients shows the enormous commitment that the clinical staff of Berkshire
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Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw ViolationBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws. The board did not agree with the Select Board recommendation to address the issue under the performance standard; however, members do believe that Berkshire Concrete violated zoning bylaw 350-61 Section E. Restoration. The decision passed with the three present board members; Edward Gero recused himself because he currently serves on the Board of Health, which is considered a conflict of interest. Officials from the Select Board and Planning Board agreed 0 Comments
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The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Keeps Farmers in LimboBy Bill Schmick,
04:40PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
American farmers are set to receive another bailout from Trump's tariffs. The holdup is due to the lack of any additional money that lawmakers can deliver, as well as furloughed administration staffers to finalize and implement the aid package. Readers may recall that during Donald Trump's first tariff war, which occurred in 2018-2019, farmers were devastated as China retaliated by suspending purchases of U.S. agricultural imports. It took $20 billion of taxpayer money to stop the bleeding. Once again, the same scenario is unfolding as the administration prepares another multibillion-dollar bailout. Under the first bailout, farmers who earned less than $900,000 a year 0 Comments
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DA Warns Public After Gym Thefts and Check Fraud| 02:43PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire District Attorney's Office is warning of an active crime ring targeting gyms and yoga studios across the Northeast. Members of the crime ring are breaking into parked, often unlocked, cars at these locations and stealing wallets and other personal items. District Attorney Shugrue urges the public to always lock their vehicles, even at home or in familiar locations. "We live in a small, trusting community. In such a small county, many of us are familiar with the businesses we frequent and the places we routinely visit," District Attorney Shugrue said. "Unfortunately, there are those who seek to exploit 0 Comments
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