| Market 32 and Price Chopper Launch Drive to Support Local Food Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As schools break for summer and access to daily meal programs pause, many families can face a critical gap in reliable nutrition.
To help meet these needs, Market 32 and Price Chopper are launching a summer food drive in all 129 stores across its six-state footprint.
From June 15 to |
 | New Business Offers Boat Tours in the Berkshires
PITTSFIELD, Mass – A new boat tour business has emerged in Berkshire County.
Berkshire Boat Tours started June 1 for the 2025 season.
The business is owned by Captain Roger Gibboni and his wife, Linda Dulye, who want to provide a different opportunity to enjoy the Berkshires.
"I want to give people an opportunity to |
| BCC State of Work Summit Brought Berkshire Employers Together
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) hosted the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday.
The event was presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and 1Berkshire and was held on |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 23 to June 27
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from June 23 to June 27:
Monday 6/23 – Friday 6/27:
Apron installation on Ridge Avenue and Backman Avenue
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 |
| Rewind: June 14 through June 20
A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed.
Berkshire Carousel Spins Again
For the first time in years, community members of all ages rode the Berkshire Carousel. The carousel re-opened with a new patio and volunteer support. The |
 | U.S. Senator Warren: 'It's Bad In Washington'
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren called President Donald Trump's proposed bill a "Big, Beautiful Betrayal of the American People."
"Look, I'm not going to start out by trying to sugarcoat this. It's bad, and it's bad in Washington, it's bad all across this |
| MassWildLife: Dragonflies are emerging
As spring moves towards summer and temperatures start to rise, native insects begin to take flight. Perhaps none are as extraordinary as dragonflies and damselflies. Dragonflies and damselflies are part of the order (scientific grouping) known as Odonata, an ancient group of insects that have been found in the fossil record as far back as 300 |
 | Co-op Bank Opens New Lending Office in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the opening of its new lending office at 322 Main Street in Great Barrington, expanding its presence and commitment to serving the southern Berkshires.
The new office is home to a dedicated team of experienced lenders ready to assist customers with |
| Post 68 Legion Squad Downs North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Jesse Thompson went 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs Friday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Senior 2 baseball team to a 9-5 win over North Adams Post 125.
Cam Reynolds was 2-for-3 for Post 68, which is fielding two American Legion Senior Division teams for the first time this |
| Pedestrian Struck by Car in Pittsfield Dies
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon died later that same evening.
Luis Chin, 87, died after being taken to Berkshire Medical Center, according to information provided Monday by the District Attorney's Office.
The accident occurred at about 2:43 p.m. on Dalton |
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