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Co-Op Bank Appoints Vice President, Branch Manager in Great Barrington| 12:56PM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the appointment of Christoper Becker, as Vice President, Branch Manager of its Great Barrington office. He has over three decades of insurance and banking experience. Since beginning a career in financial services in 1991, Becker has held a variety of leadership positions across retail banking, customer service, and branch operations. In his new role, Becker will oversee branch operations, lead business development initiatives, and ensure exceptional customer experience for both personal and business banking clients. "Chris's extensive experience and proven leadership in the 0 Comments
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MassDOT: South County Daytime Paving and Bridge Work on I-90| 11:17AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime paving and bridge work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times: Stockbridge/West Stockbridge: Paving work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 7.8 from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 10.0 from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 0 Comments
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Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' RalliesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:04AM / Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Almost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday to oppose actions taken by the Trump Administration.
On Wednesday, organizers gathered in front of the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building to discuss why they will be protesting. Community members said they were concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's deployment into cities, threats to health insurance and education, and preserving the nation's civil rights, among other issues.
"We are working to push back against the harms of the MAGA movement and this administration," said Wendy Penner, of Greylock
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Weekend Outlook: A Haunting Time By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:54PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
Check out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire's including Halloween themed events and fall festivals. Editor's Pick The Vagabond Ball The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Colonial Theatre. Featuring artists Bella's Bartok, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, and The Picky Bastards who will provide different types of music perfect for the fall season. Tickets are $30 each. Multiple Days Pumpkinfest 2025 Whitney's Farm & Market, Cheshire Every Friday through Sunday until Halloween Join the festivities at Whitney's Farm on Route 8 with hay rides, games, glitter tattoos, and more.
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Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'| 02:29PM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, over two dozen community members will participate in a weekend-long Harm Reduction "Days of Action" across Berkshire County. Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls. Members from Berkshire County public health agencies and substance use awareness groups will partner with community members to raise awareness of changes in the opioid and stimulant supply, particularly among people who use more recreationally. The initiative will also distribute naloxone and 0 Comments
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Becker Pond Dam to be Removed to Help Local River SystemBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:23AM / Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
MT. WASHINGTON, Mass. — The Becker Pond Dam is slated for removal after almost a decade of work from The Nature Conservancy (TNC). "We've been working on this dam removal for seven years, and are very excited that we're about to start construction in November," said Karen Lombard, The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Director of Stewardship and Restoration. The dam has been closed since 2016 after TNC recognized it as a hazard to the public. The dam is located on TNC’s 1,500-acre Mount Plantain Reserve. "We were doing some routine monitoring of the Preserve, as we do every year in 2016 and we discovered that the dam was failing and could be a hazard.
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Gypsy Layne Hosts Grand Finale Nights at the Adams Theater, The Foundry | 06:00PM / Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | |
 ADAMS, Mass—This is it, folks! After 15 glorious years, Gypsy Layne will hold its final two performances at two Berkshire venues over two nights: The Adams Theater on Oct. 17 and The Foundry in West Stockbridge on Oct. 18. These last show-stopping spectaculars kick off at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. Get tickets here: Adams:https://ci.ovationtix.com/36681/production/1245739?performanceId=11666061 West Stockbridge: https://thefoundryws.com/event/love-glitter-and-gratitude-gypsy-laynes-grand-finale/ According to a press release: Join your favorite homegrown cabaret and burlesque troupe for the sexiest, most outrageous retirement party imaginable. This grand finale is a dazzling
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Dalton's Just for Kicks Soccer Tourney Draws Hundreds of PlayersCommunity submission,
10:24AM / Monday, October 13, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. – The Community Recreation Association’s 29th annual Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament at Wahconah High School and Nessacus Middle School drew 67 teams from across Western Massachusetts, competing in U10, U12, and U14 divisions, showcasing some great soccer Finalists included: U12 Boys Division 1 Winner, Northampton Soccer Club Runner-up, Williamstown Soccer Club, Mayhem U12 Boys Division 2 Winner, Williamstown Soccer Club, Capybaras Runner-up, Dalton, White U12 Girls Division 1 Winner, Dalton, Blue Runner Up, Lenox Soccer Club U12 Girls Division 2 Winner, North Adams Soccer Club Runner Up, Dalton, 0 Comments
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MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Repairs and Lane Closures on I-90| 02:40PM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Lee, Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times: Becket/Lee/Stockbridge/West Stockbridge: Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 16.5 to mile marker 0.0 from Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Becket: Bridge work with lane closures will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 from 0 Comments
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Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded $276K| 10:50AM / Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
BOSTON—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $700,000 in grants to support partnerships to restore rivers and wetlands. In the Berkshires, the Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership was awarded $276,000 through the Housatonic Valley Association, the lead organization. "The Berkshire Clean, Cold, and Connected Partnership is doing critical work to strengthen climate resilience and restore aquatic ecosystems across the Berkshires," said State Rep. Leigh Davis. "I'm grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for investing in these important partnerships that advance meaningful restoration projects throughout the 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day| 02:00PM / Thursday, October 09, 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. 13. 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 it was recognized by Colorado in 1905. It was declared a federal holiday in 1937.
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Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2025| 12:00PM / Thursday, October 09, 2025 | |
 The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching; artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com. October Fall Fest Herman Melville's Arrowhead, Pittsfield The Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire County Historical Society is inviting the community to celebrate the Fall with a variety of crafts, games, and hands-on activities for children and adults. The free event features hayrides, lawn games, a cider pressing activity, and more. For guests over 21 there will be 0 Comments
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