| News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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State, Stockbridge Land Trust Conserves 300 Acres for Wildlife & Recreation| 03:07PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
More than 300 acres of forestland and trails will be open to the public. STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Department of Fish and Game and Division of Fisheries & Wildlife representatives joined local leaders, partners, and the public on Friday to celebrate the conservation of more than 308 acres of critical habitat for wildlife and outdoor recreation in the Berkshires. The new Rockdale Highlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA) protects biodiversity, boosts climate resilience and carbon sequestration, and creates new access to outdoor recreation for the community. "Protecting nature is essential to our wildlife and way of life. The Healey-Driscoll 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 03:00PM / Sunday, October 05, 2025 | |
Dióscoro Teófilo Puebla Tolín's 'First landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World,' at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12, 1492, from 1862. Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 9. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. As Indigenous Peoples Day, it commemorates the harm to their cultures and communities that followed Columbus' arrival. Columbus' voyage had been celebrated on significant anniversaries but did not become an official holiday until being recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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CATA Announces 2025-2026 Studio Arts Workshops| 07:29AM / Saturday, October 04, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts (CATA) announced its 2025-2026 season of arts workshops at the nonprofit's Great Barrington studios. CATA's arts workshops are designed for individuals with a wide range of abilities and disabilities—including developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries— and are offered in many art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpture, acting, dance, singing and songwriting, drumming, creative writing, photography, juggling, yoga, and more. Registration is now open and no prior experience is necessary to participate. CATA works with every person to make sure that cost is not a 5 Comments
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Horses at the Hilltop Event | 03:55PM / Friday, October 03, 2025 | |
 RICHMOND, Mass. — Come celebrate a new community partnership and rescued equines from Berkshire HorseWorks at Hilltop Orchards, on Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon-5pm (508 Canaan Road. Richmond, MA 01254). Hilltop Orchards will donate 5 percent of all sales that day to BHW to be used for scholarships for equine-assisted programs at the ranch, medical care for the horses and donkeys, and hay for the winter. Hilltop Orchards will be creating a special Cider for the day Berkshire Butterscotch, and will raffle off a private guided Trail Ride for Two through BHW's private ranch, a family Donkey Play session, and a Private Tasting with Sara and David (up to 6 5 Comments
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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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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. 5 Comments
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