 | Dalton CRA Marks 100 With Week of Activities
DALTON, Mass. — For the last century, the Dalton CRA has been trying to make lives healthier and better for town residents.
But just in case it missed anyone, the venerable recreation center is throwing open its doors next Thursday as part of a weeklong celebration of the CRA's 100th anniversary.
The CRA |
| The Retired Investor: America Is Living Beyond Its Means
The U.S. government has been borrowing from Peter to pay Paul for decades. That should come as no surprise to most, but the speed by which we are piling up debt to support our spending has become alarming.
The federal budget deficit is the difference between how much Washington spends and how much it receives in taxes. That |
| Weekend Outlook: Day of the Dead Celebrations and More
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including First Friday events, Day of the Dead celebrations, and more.
Find all the craft fairs and harvest festivals here.
Editor's Pick
Day of the Dead Celebration
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: Thursday at 5 |
 | Pittsfield Candidates in Wards 6 & 7 Debate the Issues
iBerkshires Pittsfield Bureau Chief Brittany Polito moderates the ward debates.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The candidates for Ward 6 and 7 .... on Wednesday night at Berkshire Community College.
The debates were a partnership of Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires and moderated by Brittany |
| BRTA's Browse, Borrow, Board
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA), in conjunction with the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Library System, and Massachusetts Department of Transportation, has launched the "Browse, Borrow, Board" campaign.
This partnership strives to promote literacy, local libraries, |
| NBSA Fall Basketball League Title Games Set
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Championship matchups are set for the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy's fall basketball season.
The title games are set for Sunday morning at Drury High School.
In the A Division, the NBSA will play Giardina and Bresett PC at 9 a.m. Then, the Saboteurs will take on Adelson and |
 | Nonprofits Invited to Meet Berkshire Funders
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is hosting a "Meet the Donors" event on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Barrington Stage's Wolfson Center at 122 North Street in Pittsfield.
Nonprofits are invited to attend this free gathering to learn more about local funders |
| Pittsfield Homeless Committee Gets Look at Hub Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Hub is said to be effective for both the people it treats and service providers.
Established last year, it is a pooling of social services and police that meet virtually every other week to review cases of mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, and other issues that plague the |
 | Clock Tower Artists Open Studios
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will be held this month on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5-8 for First Friday Arts Walk, and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11-4 for Open Studios.
The public, including families and children accompanied by adults, are invited to explore the studios, see original artworks, learn about the |
| District Attorney Charges Two Men With Enticing Children
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The District Attorney's office reported that in two separate cases, two men allegedly attempted to entice children in North Adams.
On Oct. 25, James Wojtkowski, 82 of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court. Wojtkowski was charged with:
Dissemination of Matter Harmful to a |
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