 | Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire
DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.
Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."
It was going to be ruled as |
 | Demonstrators Demand Home Depot Condemn ICE Activity
A counter-demonstrator showed up with megaphone and a T-shirt that read 'Don't Attack, Don't Resist, Don't Get Shot.'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members want Home Depot's leadership to take a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around their stores.
On |
| The Retired Investor: What Is Gunboat Diplomacy Without Boats?
In December 2025, the president unveiled plans to revamp the Navy. He announced the construction of two new battleships, each costing between $10 billion and $15 billion. It's a start, but still only a drop in the bucket for reviving American shipbuilding.
Why is that important? First off, in commercial terms, almost 80 |
| Companion Corner: Tyty at the Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There's a lovable dog waiting to find his perfect family at the Berkshire Humane Society.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Tyty is a 7-year-old pit bull terrier mix that has been at the shelter for about a |
 | Berkshire Community College Names Presidential Finalists
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state's first community college has narrowed down the field to replace retiring President Ellen Kennedy.
Presidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists who will be participating in on-campus interviews and forums in the coming weeks.
The finalists, |
| Pittsfield Council Sees BRTA's Proposed Route Changes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's new administrator outlined proposed route realignments to the City Council last week for fiscal year 2027.
The plan, which is open to public feedback, would eliminate a few routes and create a new route to address driver shortages. Administrator Kathleen |
 | Suspect Arraigned in 'Horrific' Dragging Case
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District Attorney TimothyShugrue says the community has been 'really upset' by this case.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Hancock man has been charged in last week's gruesome dragging that killed 69-year-old William Colbert.
William Gross, 65, was |
| Dalton Power Program Could Save Ratepayers Money
DALTON, Mass. — The harsh winter conditions have resulted in the need for electric companies to increase their prices and the town's energy program is no different.
Since 2015, the town has had an electric program in an effort to stabilize and make energy costs more affordable.
According to a |
 | Healey Announces Housing Development Supports at Former Pittsfield Bank
Gov. Maura Healey poses with the bank's old safe. The building is being refurbished for housing by Allegrone Companies. The project is being supported by a commercial tax credit and a $1.8M MassWorks grant for infrastructure improvements.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gov. Maura Healey stood in the former Berkshire County |
| Dalton Select Board to Hold Q&A Session on DCTV
DALTON, Mass. — Time and again residents have asked for more transparency from town government and now, thanks to a new series on Dalton Community Television, they will have just that.
At a recent Select Board meeting, Chair Robert Bishop pitched that the town hold question-and-answer sessions to be filmed by the |
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