| Frightastic Halloween Event for Adults
Fall — what a wonderful time of year. When most people think of this season, they picture the vibrant colors of the trees, the scent of pumpkin and earthy aromas, and the sound of laughter as families explore corn mazes and interact with farm animals.
Although I love all those things, my favorite part of fall is Halloween |
| RMV Announces Driver's Education to Transition Back to In-Person Format
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that all classroom instruction provided by professional driving schools will transition back to an in-person format.
The RMV has been in communication with driving schools, customers and other stakeholders, explaining how this change will result |
| 'No Kings 2.0' Will Likely Draw Thousands to Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Rallies are planned across the nation on Oct. 18 to protest actions by the Trump administration.
In Pittsfield, the No Kings 2.0 rally will be held at The Common from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and in North Adams City Hall from noon to 2. There will also be No Kings rallies on the same day in Dalton, |
 | Pittsfield ConCom Mulls Pontoosuc Access Plan
A boardwalk along the park's shoreline. Some residents complained that access to the water was being impeded by plantings designed to halt erosion.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Conversation about balancing bank stabilization with shoreline access at Pontoosuc Lake Park continues.
On Tuesday, the Conservation |
 | Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore
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 |
 | Second Drop Farm Opens Cafe After Years of Work
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 |
| UCP of Western Mass to Celebrate National White Cane Day
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 |
| Apple Picking Destinations in Berkshire County
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 |
| 1Berkshire Welcomes New Economic Recovery Corps Fellow
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 |
 | Friday Front Porch Feature: A Home With a Private Getaway
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 |
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