News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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'No Kings' Demonstrations Held Around CountyBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports 09:55PM / Saturday, June 14, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Chanting slogans like, “No ICE. No KKK. No fascist U.S.A,” and carrying signs countering a number of Trump Administration initiatives, more than 1,000 people filled The Common and lined both sides of First Street Saturday afternoon to join the nationwide “No Kings” protest movement. The event began with a march around the neighborhood and included a short series of speakers and performances from the Wildcat O’Halloran Band and The Hoping Machine. North Adams’ Peter May was one of the featured speakers, using the opportunity to share his experience getting the North Adams City Council to endorse a resolution 0 Comments Read More >> |
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations 03:21PM / Saturday, June 14, 2025 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing milling, paving, bridge repairs, and bridge painting on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, and Becket. Work will take place between Sunday, June 15, and Thursday, June 19, during both nighttime and daytime hours. Stockbridge/West Stockbridge: Milling and paving operations will take place on I-90 westbound between mile markers 8.2 and 3.5 from Monday night, June 16, through Thursday night, June 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning. Lane closures will be in place. West Stockbridge: Bridge work will take place on I-90 0 Comments Read More >> |
Friday Front Porch Feature: Modern in the MountainsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff 05:18PM / Friday, June 13, 2025 | |
 Built in 1981, the house has a mid-century vibe. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Looking for a modern house that feels like you're in the middle of nature? Then this house is for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing an inviting family home at 21 Kalliste Hill. The house has three bedrooms, with the primary and en suite on the first floor, and 2 1/2 bathrooms and was built in 1981. The asking price is $1,495,000. The property is 2,900 square feet with 5.12 acres. It comes with a dishwasher, washer, dryer, refrigerator, range, microwave, and its own water 0 Comments Read More >> |
Berkshire Bucks Win Youth Lacrosse TitleCommunity submission, 10:02AM / Friday, June 13, 2025 | |
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. -- The Berkshire Bucks seventh- and eighth-grade boys lacrosse team last weekend won its bracket at the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League tournament. The team went 12-0 in the regular season and advanced to the league semi-finals with a 12-5 win at home against South Hadley. The Bucks then beat Wethersfield, Conn., 15-5, on Saturday before claiming the title with an 11-7 win over Meriden, Conn. The Berkshire squad draws players from throughout the county and includes: Dayveon Kelsey, Jackson Schneider, Jackson Poudrier, Paul Tesoniero, Jackson Larabee, William Naef, Alex Harrington, Owen Brown, Isaac Gagne, Henry McCoy, Vincent Greer, Logan 0 Comments Read More >> |
Triplex Screens 'Mamma Mia'03:40PM / Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening of "Mamma Mia !", the Abba musical starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Julie Waters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Dominic Cooper and Stellan Skarsgard. Tickets include a celebration packet of confetti, glow sticks, cue sheets and other themed items. Tickets are available for purchase at www.thetriplexcinema.com for the June 14 screening at 8:30 pm. "Mamma Mia !," released in 2008, is a jukebox musical romantic comedy based on the award-winning theatrical production. The film features the songs of the pop group ABBA and tells the story of a young bride-to-be who
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Becket Arts Center to Host Inaugural Berkshire LGBTQ+ Pride Art Exhibit11:11AM / Monday, June 09, 2025 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Becket Arts Center, in collaboration with Q-MoB and the Berkshire Queer History Project, will host the first Berkshire LGBTQ+ Pride Art Exhibit from June 12 to July 6, 2025. The exhibit will feature works by 13 local LGBTQ+ artists and include an artists' panel and an opening reception. The exhibit aims to showcase local queer artists and members of the community. An Artists Panel is scheduled for June 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring Rachel Kaufmann, Mitchell Sellers, Johanna Merfeld, and Christopher Pierce. An Opening Reception will follow on June 13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, where all 13 artists are expected 0 Comments Read More >> |
MassDOT Announces Overnight I-90 Construction in Western Massachusetts10:37AM / Monday, June 09, 2025 | | WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced scheduled overnight construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in West Stockbridge, Becket, Otis, and Blandford. The work is set to occur from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and will involve guardrail repair, drainage structure work, and bridge painting. These operations will necessitate overnight lane closures and one on-ramp closure at various locations along I-90. MassDOT has indicated that all scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. In West Stockbridge, guardrail repair work is scheduled for I-90 westbound 0 Comments Read More >> |
Great Barrington Public Theater Annual Benefit to Honor Tristan Wilson11:28AM / Sunday, June 08, 2025 | | GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Public Theater Annual Benefit will take place on June 14, 2025 at Saint James Place. This year's honoree and recipient of the 2025 Black Bear Award will be Tristan Wilson. Tristan Wilson served as the first Managing Director of Great Barrington Public from 2020 until his recent retirement in December 2024. He was integral to the operations of GB Public and helped launch the company to its full season and off-season programming. Tristan Wilson and Jim Frangione were friends and partners while working at Berkshire Playwrights Lab in 2017 before Jim Frangione and Deann Simmons Halper co-founded Great Barrington 0 Comments Read More >> |
Lee Graduates Wished Well in 'Stranger, More Confusing' WorldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 06:09PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | |
 See more photos here. LENOX Mass. — Lee High School's class of 2025 was commended for their achievements in a "stranger, more confusing" world. Fifty-one graduates crossed the stage at Tanglewood on Saturday as rain poured over the Koussevitzky Music Shed. Salutatorian Sophia Puntin said, "We've really been through a rollercoaster over the years, especially in middle and high school." "Starting our post-elementary school career with a 'two-week break' in 7th grade for a small virus called COVID-19 was certainly an interesting beginning. I remember the exact moment we were told that we were going to take a short break from school
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Lee Middle and High School Scholarships and Awards 202503:34PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | | LEE, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards for the Lee High School class of 2025 were presented at Class Night on Thursday, June 5. Marjorie Wickham Memorial Scholarships: Vanessa Bartini, Annie Herman, Alex Hoctor, Carter Marks, Delaney Reed, Lillian Reynolds, Mia Puleri Valerie Valenti Cloutier Scholarships:Carter Marks;Kelly Molino;Justus Chichester;Sophia Puntin Henry T. Zukowski Memorial Scholarships: Vanessa Bartini, Hailey Hadsell, Kelly Molino, Tess Olender, Mia Puleri, Juliana Schuerer, Omari Smith Michael R. Coty Memorial Scholarship: Mya Andre Andrew J. Bartini Memorial Scholarship: Chloe Armstrong, Mya Andre Eugenio 0 Comments Read More >> |
Mount Everett Regional School Scholarships & Awards 202503:15PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | | SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Mount Everett Regional School class of 2025 was presented the following scholarships and awards. Alice Coon Shanley Memorial Scholarship: Sage Marchione Amy Gillette Memorial Scholarship: Sydnee Hewins Arthur Batacchi Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Ella Gennari Barbara Rhoades Memorial Scholarship: Catherine Makuc Berkshire Health Systems Nursing Scholarship: Makayla Carpenter Chang-Chavkin Scholarship: Leslye Bautista-Cruz Chief Roosa Memorial Scholarship: Gabriel Fahey Chris Kamens Memorial Scholarship: Logan English, Jacob Kreis, Leah Ruane, Evelyn Vollmer CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame: Stella Lennex, Diego 0 Comments Read More >> |
'Small, Tiny' Mount Everett Community Celebrates 2025 Grads By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff 01:05PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | |
 Valedictorian Catherine Makuc asked the class to remember that they have now become the role models of the younger generation. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Generations of Mount Everett Regional School alum gathered Saturday to celebrate their latest members: The class of 2025. It was noted that despite the clouds, there was a lot of sunshine on the Tanglewood stage as 37 students received diplomas. Principal Jesse Carpenter, the father of a graduate, has spent 31 of his 51 years on earth at the Sheffield school. "Mount Everett is a small, tiny community that cares about each other. The teachers and staff truly care about the students and each other, the
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