 | BRPC Forms Search Committee to Replace Retiring Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will be seeking a new executive director as Thomas Matuszko plans to retire in March.
On Thursday, an Executive Director Search Committee was established with a slate of experienced members.
Matuszko has worked with organization for nearly 30 years. He was appointed as |
 | Stairs Proposed to Increase Access on Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city plans to ensure access along the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake Park with stairs funded by the Community Preservation Act.
Last Tuesday, the Parks Commission tabled discussion on the Pontoosuc Lake Park shoreline plantings. This comes after community members argued that erosion control plantings |
| Pittsfield Schools Falling Behind on Attendance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Public Schools' "scary" attendance rates fall below the state average, and the district is trying to determine the root causes so they can be addressed.
"Really, there's only one or two districts, Holyoke is one, that is higher than us, but there aren't a lot of full |
 | Pittsfield Zoning Board OKs Bousquet Campground
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved special permits for Bousquet's year-round micro cabin and RV lodging proposal.
It was OK'd on Wednesday with several conditions, including a phased installation starting with a few units, check-ins with the Community Development Board, and a two-year period to |
| Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Reopens Homeownership Opportunity
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity has reopened the application process for a 3-bedroom, 2-
bath Habitat home at 112 B Robbins Avenue in Pittsfield, after the previously selected homebuyers became ineligible to move forward in the program.
"We are excited to offer another |
| Dalton Cultural Council Starts Review of Grant Applications
DALTON, Mass.— The Cultural Council has started reviewing grant applications to allocate funds received from the state Local Cultural Council Program.
The state Cultural Council awarded the town council $8,000 for the 2026 fiscal year, however, they also have a carryover of $1,000 from last |
| Eversource: Know the Signs of Utility Imposter Scams
BOSTON, Mass. — From phony calls threatening to shut off power to bogus emails and even imposters pretending to be employees, scammers posing as Eversource representatives are becoming increasingly more sophisticated.
Every day, electric, water, and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by impostor utility |
 | Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025
This year's holiday gatherings and annual tree lightings are being announced Here's what we have so far in events below. If we're missing any, let us know at info@iBerkshires.com.
Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs and markets.
Christmas Tree Lightings
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