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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Phase 4| 03:46PM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
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 following areas: Cascade and Churchill streets. West Street from Fort Hill Avenue west including Meadow Ridge Drive, Lillybrook Road, and Westbrook Terrace. Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around the immediate area of flushing, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that proper levels of 0 Comments
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Reid Middle School Students Learning at Berkshire Humane SocietyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:07PM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
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 of classes that our alternative education program for middle school students, the [Berkshire] Innovation Center participates in. The Berkshire Humane Society, had won a wonderful grant and awarded it to our students to come to do some social, emotional learning based in working with animals," said Meghan Gagnon, dropout prevention liaison for the
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'Spanish for Bankers' helps Greylock Better serve the Berkshires | 08:10AM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
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 focused on vocabulary and punctuation, followed by eight weeks of cultural perspectives shared by native speakers and real-world scenario practice. "When you better understand your members, you're better able to serve them. Spanish for Bankers gives our employees fundamental basics for simple interactions while also taking a deeper dive 0 Comments
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Bousquet Plans 'Micro-Cabin' AccommodationsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
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 mobile micro cabin area located at 101 Dan Fox Drive. It was approved with the condition that the board receives details about each phase of the project, site improvements are constructed before cabins are installed, and all lighting is downcast.
"Ultimately, the goal of the product is to provide an on-premises accommodation for overnight stay,
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Community Hero: Berkshire County ArcBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:46PM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
 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 Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts. Nominate a hero here. What began as a small, family-founded agency has grown into one of the region's largest employers, serving more than 1,000 0 Comments
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OLLI Hosts Book Talk, Signing with Barbara Viniar| 03:37PM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
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 debut novel, "Little Bird," a historical narrative set in early 20th-century New York City. The story follows a young Russian girl who is betrothed to a wealthy American cousin as a means for her family's escape from anti-Jewish violence. As she navigates immigration, love, loss, and the pressures of tradition, she ultimately battles for 0 Comments
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Democratic Senate Candidate Rikleen Visits LenoxBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:26PM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
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 delaying Trump's agenda in every way possible. I'd deny unanimous consent. I'd force quorum calls, I'd place holds on every nomination, and I'd pressure fellow Democrats to do the same on their committees," he told the Lenox Democratic Town Committee on Wednesday. "We have tools, and even when those tools only slow things down, those delays
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Beacon Cinema Seeing Improvements Amid Growth in CustomersBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
06:26AM / Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
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 closure. The years haven't be kind to moviehouses — an estimated 2,000 screens were lost from the pandemic (including Regal Cinemas in Lanesborough), the challenge of streaming services and rent on demand, and the 2023 writers' strike that delayed film production. But owner Cory Jacobson said the Beacon has been ramping up business and is only seeing 0 Comments
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@themarket: Shutdown Lingers, But Nobody CaresBy Bill Schmick,
02:58PM / Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
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 — this time by beating his own shutdown record of 34 days during his first term. The partisan stand-off is so severe that the House no longer even meets, while the Senate continues its own version of Groundhog Day by voting and failing to pass any legislation. There is no real urgency either, since Social Security benefits and Medicare payments still go 0 Comments
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MountainOne Insurance Promotes Personal Lines Manager| 11:52AM / Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Shannon Dozier of Pittsfield to Personal Lines Manager – Berkshires. Dozier has established herself as a leader within the MountainOne team, combining industry knowledge with enthusiasm. She began her career with MountainOne Insurance as the Front Desk Coordinator, quickly rising through the ranks to Account Manager, and now stepping into the leadership post. "Shannon's promotion demonstrates her dedication, growth, and the positive impact she has on our team and clients alike," said Jonathan Denmark, Executive Vice President of MountainOne Bank and President and Chief 0 Comments
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Dalton Consultant Says Dust Mitigation Plan InsufficientBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:55AM / Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — An assessment by the town's consultant determined that Berkshire Concrete's dust mitigation plan is insufficient. The topographic survey and completion letter that Berkshire Concrete submitted as its dust mitigation plan, in response to the Board of Health's order to implement one, lacks several key components, the consultant said. "The final topographic survey prepared for Berkshire Concrete is not so much a dust mitigation plan, but a map of the physical alterations made on a portion of the parcel Map 105, Lot 16 to address the generation and offsite transport of dust. The survey was accompanied by a very short written 0 Comments
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Berkshire County Head Start Fundraiser Emphasizes Impact of Child CareBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Thursday, October 23, 2025 | |
Head Start Executive Director Brett Random says the organization is facing challenging funding times and thanks the guests at the fundraiser for their advocacy. See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Head Start held its inaugural fundraiser on Oct. 11 to mark the organization's 60th anniversary. The national Head Start program has been supporting children and families throughout the country for 60 years; Berkshire County Head Start has been making this impact in the county for nearly 50 years. The room at Rare 297 Steakhouse, located in Hotel on North, sparkled with diamonds, symbolizing the program's 0 Comments
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