| News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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Failing Becker Pond Dam To Be Removed | 08:09AM / Wednesday, October 01, 2025 | |
 MOUNT WASHINGTON, Mass. — The nearly 100-year-old Becker Pond Dam that is failing and deemed a public safety concern will be removed. The dam is located in the Nature Conservancy's 1,500-acre Mount Plantain Preserve. Closed to the public since 2016, the 95-foot earthen embankment dam will now be removed, beginning in November 2025, and eventually a new, improved walking trail will provide access there. The Becker Pond Dam is located on an unnamed stream that flows into Sage's Ravine, a popular walking and hiking area in Sheffield in the Southern Berkshires, that empties into Schenob Brook. The Appalachian Trail crosses about one mile downstream 0 Comments
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House Climate, Sustainability Committee Visits South BerkshireBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:18AM / Wednesday, October 01, 2025 | |
State Rep. Leigh Davis of Great Barrington hosted the committee as it traveled through her district. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability visited South County on Monday to hear about environmental efforts from organizations and businesses. Hosted by state Rep. Leigh Davis, of the 3rd Berkshire District, they began at April Hill Farm in South Egremont, traveled to Lake Mansfield Recreation Area and Taft Farms, and concluded at the former peaking power plant on Woodland Road and Woods Pond in Lee. "This is the first of many talks that we're looking to do across state, because the role of the 0 Comments
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Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South| 02:10PM / Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center invites the community to the Toasting and Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, October 4. This event brings together food, wine and community in support of the Center's programs and services. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m., featuring live music by Lucas Solorzano and an exclusive tour of the Community Center. Guests will enjoy specialty culinary pairings created by chef Michael Bick, complemented by wines from Italy, Spain, and France. The celebration continues with a flight of champagnes, desserts, and both live and silent auctions. "Funds raised 0 Comments
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Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Returns in October| 07:40AM / Monday, September 29, 2025 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — For the sixth year, thousands of carved pumpkins and "gently spooky" attractions await visitors at a variety of Trustees of Reservations properties this fall including the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from Oct. 1-31. Each show includes thousands of carved pumpkins, mums, light displays, and themed decorated areas all set among the grounds of the two historic properties. Both shows will have new elements this year, including interactive displays. The pumpkin shows are family-friendly events geared toward all ages. New this year are two additional daytime 0 Comments
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Market 32, Price Chopper Announce Over $62K for Regional Food Banks| 08:34AM / Sunday, September 28, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper customers and teammates raised a total value of $62,959 for regional food banks across the company's six-state footprint during the annual Fill A Glass with Hope / Fill A Plate with Promise campaign, in partnership with American Dairy Association North East and Garelick Farms. Earlier this summer, shoppers were invited to round up their change at checkout. With a $10,000 match from Market 32 and Price Chopper, the campaign generated critical funds to help regional food banks purchase milk and other nutritious food for families in need. Of the total raised, $48,459 was distributed across 11 food banks local to Market 32 and 0 Comments
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Odd Bird Farm Opens Great Barrington BakeryBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
01:27PM / Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
Fresh-baked bread at Odd Bird Farm Bakery. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Odd Bird Farm is taking its pastries off the road and into a more permanent home on Main Street. Kurt Barbieri and Anne-Marie Lasher's pastries and breads have been flying out of farmers markets these past two years. Now patrons won't have to wait for a Saturday to pick up their favorite baked goods. Barbieri has 30 years of experience as a pastry chef. He started Odd Bird Farm selling eggs on the side of the road in Housatonic about 10 years ago, and later at Taft Farms. "I started keeping chickens, and I would take some in if somebody had some random birds or chickens 0 Comments
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Great Spots to Catch a Fish in Berkshire CountyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
10:03AM / Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
Windsor Lake in North Adams is regularly stocked with trout. Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of time and great weather to catch some fish. Most major lakes, ponds, and rivers, including the Housatonic, are open to fishing year-round with catch limits; smaller rivers and brooks have catch limits of three after Sept. 11 and eight after April 1. Find a list of fishing seasons and limits here. Berkshire County has scenic places to sail this fall as well as stand on the edge and cast out. Windsor Lake North Adams Affectionately known as Fish Pond, this small lake is stocked with rainbow trout, some brook and brown trout, and chain pickerel. Restrooms 0 Comments
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Monterey To Host Three Stooges Festival| 09:30AM / Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — The Monterey Community Center at 468 Main Rd. will host a Three Stooges Festival at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Stooges fan Bernie Klem will serve as emcee for the event, introducing five Three Stooges short films and sharing behind-the-scenes details and trivia. This is a family-friendly event. Admission is free but seating is limited so reservations are recommended. For more information or to register, visit ccmonterey.org or contact the community center at (413) 528-3600. 0 Comments
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Market 32 Launches Pet Food Drive| 08:13AM / Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. In celebration of Market 32's 10th anniversary, Market 32 and Price Chopper stores are inviting customers to help make a difference in the lives of pets in need through the purchase of $10 bags of pet food. Now through Oct. 4, shoppers will have the option to purchase and contribute a bag containing five dog food or cat food items. All donations will be distributed to animal shelters local to each store, ensuring these organizations and local families facing hardship can keep their pets healthy and well-fed. "Pets are family, too," said Pam Cerrone, director of community relations for Market 32 and Price Chopper. "We're happy to
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Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' VoteBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:58AM / Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |
Architect Donna DiNisco, above, talks at Tuesday's forum at Monument Mountain; right, Berkshire Hills Superintendent Peter Dillon takes a question from the audience. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — On Nov. 4, voters in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District will decide whether to take on the $89.5 million local share to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School. Advocates of a yes vote would frame the question a little differently: Do the voters in the three member towns want to pay $457,339 to get a new school? Because school officials will tell you that if the building project is defeated, the district faces a series of 0 Comments
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Friday Front Porch Feature: Live/Work Potential in West StockbridgeBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
 WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Are you looking for a residential building with lots of opportunity? Then this is the home for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 4 Main St. This 1890 house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It's selling for $635,000 and is 2,476 square feet on just under an acre. It comes with a trash compactor, washer, refrigerator, dryer, and a dishwasher. Custom built-ins, a cast-iron wood stove, storage, and heat pumps. The house is a commercially zoned, mixed-use property with versatile one-bedroom accessory apartment. It overlooks the Williams River
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MassDOT: Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90| 11:12AM / Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing overnight and daytime line painting, shoulder work, and bridge repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times: Stockbridge/West Stockbridge: Line painting and shoulder work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 7.8 nightly from Monday night, September 22, through Thursday night, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following
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