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MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations| 03:48PM / Friday, January 03, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound. The work will take place from Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10, during the following scheduled hours: Becket Bridge painting will occur on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4, utilizing lane closures, from Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. West Stockbridge Tree trimming will occur on I-90 westbound at mile marker 1.2, utilizing lane closures, from Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Drivers traveling through 0 Comments
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Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series| 04:00PM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
 LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will launch its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 3, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee, Massachusetts. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a performance by North Adams singer-songwriter Jordan Franklin, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters. The series, which takes place on the first and third Fridays of each month, honors the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a local singer-songwriter who passed away in May 2024. According to a press release: Jordan Franklin of North Adams is known his finger-style acoustic guitar playing, which he learned at age 13 from his 0 Comments
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MassDOT Advisory: West Stockbridge Shoulder Closure | 10:35AM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced a shoulder closure will occur on I-90 westbound at mile marker 3.0 in West Stockbridge for guardrail repair work on Friday, Jan. 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. 0 Comments
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House and Senate Kick Off 194th SessionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:29PM / Wednesday, January 01, 2025 | |
Leigh Davis was sworn in at the State House on Wednesday morning. She begins her first term representing Southern Berkshire. BOSTON — The start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday.
The 194th General Court session will see new representation from Berkshire County as Leigh Davis was elected to represent the Third Berkshire District on Nov. 5. She replaces longtime state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, who did not run for a 12th two-year term.
Davis said she is ready to get to work for the district and the commonwealth.
"I'm excited to collaborate with our Western Mass delegation to
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Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'| 03:37PM / Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening on Sunday, Jan. 5 of the critically-acclaimed film "A Complete Unknown," directed by James Mangold and starring Timothee Chalamet, Monica Barbara, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film portrays Bob Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Film Festival. The title of the film comes from the chorus of Dylan’s 1965 hit single "Like a Rolling Stone." Released on Dec. 25, "A Complete Unknown" has been widely praised by
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Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:38AM / Saturday, December 28, 2024 | |
The bird counts are important in collecting data for ornithologists and conservationists. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A team of birders will be heading out across North County on Saturday to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count. The count has become a tradition for many over the last 125 years while providing valuable environmental insights for researchers, conservation biologists, wildlife agencies, and others. Participating in this wildlife census allows people to observe and interact with birds in their local environments directly and can inspire a deeper connection to nature, instilling a desire to protect it, said Tom Tyning, former 0 Comments
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Man Killed in Great Barrington Accident| 11:20AM / Friday, December 27, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A local man was killed Thursday evening when his pickup rolled over on Monument Valley Road. Louis C. Muller, 62, was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police. The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. in the area of 140 Monument Valley Road. Police say preliminary findings indicate Muller's 2015 GMC pickup was traveling south when it veered off and struck the embankment, causing the vehicle to roll over. Muller was the driver and sole occupant at the time of the crash; no other vehicles were involved. Police Chief Paul E. Storti said the Police Department working with the Berkshire District 0 Comments
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MassDOT: South County Construction Operations | 04:00PM / Saturday, December 21, 2024 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing various construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound for guardrail and bridge repair work, as well as tree trimming. The work will take place from Monday, Dec.23, through Friday, Dec.27, during the following scheduled hours: West Stockbridge/Stockbridge Guardrail repair work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 4.0 to 7.0, utilizing lane closures, during overnight hours on Monday, Dec.23, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Guardrail repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 0.8 to 7.0, utilizing lane closures, during 4 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Christmas & New Year's| 01:02PM / Saturday, December 21, 2024 | |
You once could be fined for celebrating Christmas in Massachusetts. (Massachusetts State Library) Businesses, schools and government offices will be taking breaks next week as the nation celebrates Christmas and New Year's. Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, and New Year's Day on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Christmas is now a state holiday but it wasn't always. The General Court under the control of the Puritans outlawed the holiday in 1659.
There was too much eating, drinking, wassailing and other festiveness for the colony's righteous rulers. Even after the ban was lifted, Christmas was treated as a regular day until its popularization during the
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Guest Column: An Honor to ServeBy Smitty Pignatelli, Guest Column
01:21PM / Friday, December 20, 2024 | |
 As I reflect on the past 22 years serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, I do so with immense pride and gratitude. Together with my colleagues, I have had the privilege of contributing to landmark legislation that has defined our commonwealth, from marriage equality to health care for all — both of which became national models. I've worked on major environmental, economic development, and housing bond bills that continue to benefit the Berkshires and will for years to come. Of course, none of this was accomplished single-handedly. The legislative process is a team effort, and I have been fortunate to serve alongside dedicated 6 Comments
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Tri-Town Health Department Relocation| 11:26AM / Friday, December 20, 2024 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Tri-Town Health Department offices will be closed to the public from Jan. 2, 2025, through Jan. 10, 2025, as the department and its offices will relocate to Stockbridge Town Offices (50 Main Street Stockbridge). While staff will be working and available by phone and email, the online permitting system will be accessible. There will be no option for the public to conduct in person business at the Airoldi Building. The new location for the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative and its staff will be located on the ground floor at Stockbridge Town Hall and Tri-Town offices will be located on the 1st floor where the other municipal offices are 6 Comments
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