 | Companion Corner: Socks at Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There's a silly cat at the Berkshire Humane Society looking for a forever family to play with him.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Socks is around 3 years old and is a tuxedo cat. He was found as a stray and |
| December is the Start of Bird Feeding Season
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Winter bird feeding is a great way to observe and learn about our year-round bird residents such as black capped chickadees, nuthatches and blue jays.
This winter is also predicted to be a great year for seeing birds that visit Vermont in the winter, including evening and pine grosbeaks, and red |
| BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's Retirement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The community is invited to join the Berkshire Environmental Action Team in celebrating founding Executive Director Jane Winn's retirement following 22 years of her advocacy for wildlife and the environment.
The event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fund raise to support |
 | New Housing Units Planned for Historic North Street Site
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Allegrone Companies asking the city for a tax increment exemption for affordable housing units on North Street.
The project will consist of the building at 24 North St., the former Berkshire County Savings Bank, as well as 30-34 North St.
The City Council on Tuesday referred the request to |
 | Be Aware of Runners Near BCC During Thursday Morning Fund-Raiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Residents are asked to be aware of traffic delays on outer West Street along the Berkshire Community College campus down to Meadow Ridge on Thanksgiving morning between 9 and 10 a.m. for the 10th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K.
The annual event is a fundraiser for the local Berkshire County food |
| Pittsfield Firefighters Gunn, Mazzeo Commended for Meritorious Conduct
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two city firefighters were among the 170 from throughout the state recognized on Tuesday for valor and meritorious conduct at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.
Firefighters Clarence Gunn and Mathew Mazzeo received Citations for Meritorious Conduct for their swift actions in rescuing an ice |
| Pittsfield Council to Vote on Crosby/Conte Feasibility Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council will take a vote on the Crosby/Conte feasibility study agreement on Tuesday.
Throughout the 2025 municipal election season and previous votes, there has been resounding support for the proposal to rebuild and consolidate John C. Crosby Elementary and Silvio O. Conte Community School on the |
| State Fire Marshal: Put Fire Safety on the Menu this Thanksgiving
STOW, Mass. — Thanksgiving is just a week away, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to stay safe in the kitchen on the #1 day for home fires in Massachusetts.
"Thanksgiving is a cherished time to spend with family and friends, but it's also the leading day for fires at home," said State Fire |
 | Thanksgiving Angels Makes Thanksgiving Accessible for Everyone
Volunteers from Haddda Auto Group were ready to give walk-ins a ride home with their Thanksgiving feast.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Food insecurity is rising; however, the Thanksgiving Angels are growing alongside it.
"It's unbelievable how many people are terrified of losing their SNAP |
| Habitat For Humanity Holiday Match Challenge
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced that a longtime supporter has once again stepped forward with a 1-to-1 Holiday Match Challenge, offering to match all donations made through Dec. 31, 2025, up to $7,000.
Every gift made during this year's Home for the Holidays campaign will go |
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