 | State Launches Workforce Innovation Tour at Interprint
Secretary of Labor Lauren Jones starts her statewide jobs tour at Interprint in Pittsfield on Monday. The colors in the signage were inspired by the Eras Tour.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development kicked off its "revolutionary" workforce tour at Interprint and learned |
 | Dalton Health Board Orders Dust-Abatement Plan for Concrete Site
Residents protest on Wednesday ahead of a Board of Health meeting.
DALTON, Mass. — Residents urged for quicker action to address the dust and particulates affecting their neighborhood allegedly from Berkshire Concrete's dig site.
During Wednesday's meeting, the Board of Health voted to |
 | Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Signify Monthly Child Abuse Cases
Mayor Peter Marchetti speaks at the event hosted by Child Care of the Berkshires and the Children's Trust.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifty-six pairs of sneakers placed on the steps of City Hall signified the number of child abuse cases Berkshire County sees in one month.
Child Care of the Berkshires and the |
| Pittsfield Announces 79th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces the 79th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at The Common.
The event starts at 10 a.m. and will feature balloon twisting with Bowie the Clown, face painting from Magic Brushes of |
| Pittsfield School Committee Mulls Lukewarm FY26 Budget
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There isn't much to be said about the district's "as good as it gets" budget for fiscal year 2026.
Officials are just glad that people won't lose their jobs.
"I'm going to say something that I know is going to get me in trouble later, but I think this is as good as it |
 | Questions Needed for Dalton Select Board Forum
DALTON, Mass. — Attention Dalton voters: iBerkshires is asking the public to submit questions for the upcoming Select Board Candidate Forum at the Senior Center on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m.
During the event, Pittsfield Bureau Chief Brittany Polito will ask Select Board candidates questions curated from voter |
| MassWildlife: Turkey Troubles
March through May is breeding season for wild turkeys and, as a result, there is an increase in turkey activity across the Commonwealth. Some turkeys may act aggressively by pecking, following, or exhibiting other intimidating behavior towards people. Males puff out their feathers, fan their tails, and strut while gobbling and making other |
| Governor Appoints Commissions to Address Veterans' Health and Quality of Life
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced the appointment of members to two new commissions established under the HERO Act: the Veterans Alternative Therapy Working Group (VAT) and the Veterans Quality of Life Commission (VQL). These commissions will explore treatments and develop solutions aimed at improving the |
| Market 32 Holds Annual Pet Food and Supply Drive
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Market 32 and Price Chopper supermarkets are conducting their annual pet food and supply drive from April 1 to April 30 to benefit local animal welfare organizations.
Customers are invited to purchase and donate items by placing them in specially marked shopping carts located at the front of each |
 | Joint Transportation Panel Hears How Chapter 90 Bill Helps Berkshires, State
BOSTON — A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey would bring $5.3 million more in state Chapter 90 road aid to the Berkshires.
Testimony before the Joint Committee on Transportation on Thursday (held in person and virtually) pointed to the need to address deferred maintenance, jobs, infrastructure battered by New England |
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