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Stockbridge Grange to Host Community Dinner| 08:41AM / Monday, January 06, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange will host a community dinner on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, featuring Swedish meatballs with egg noodles and vegetables. Dessert options include chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie. The dinner is take-out only, with pickup available from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Stockbridge Grange Hall, located at 51 Church Street in Stockbridge. The cost is $15.00 per person. Orders can be placed by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. Proceeds from the community dinners support non-profit projects and assist with the maintenance of the Grange Hall. 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Promotes Police Captain| 03:58PM / Saturday, January 04, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Police Department has announced the promotion of Adam J. Carlotto to the position of Police Captain. Carlotto, a member of the department since 2006, brings 18 years of service and leadership experience to his new role. During his tenure, Carlotto has served in various capacities, including Patrol Officer, Sergeant, and Deputy Commander of the Berkshire County Special Response Team. He has been instrumental in advancing departmental initiatives such as Accreditation, Advanced Firearms Instruction, Field Training, and the Drone program. "I have worked side by side with Adam throughout his career. Over the 0 Comments
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BNRC Conserves 66 Acres Along Great Barrington's Blue Hill Road| 05:41PM / Friday, January 03, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council has conserved 66 acres of woodland on the western slope of Three Mile Hill, enhancing the region's natural beauty and bolstering climate resilience. With support from the Thieriot Foundation and private foundations, Mass Audubon, and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Acquisitions for Forest Reserves Grants Program, BNRC's Blue Hill Road property will safeguard vital wildlife habitat and create new opportunities for people to connect with nature. Mass Audubon contributed $125,000 toward this acquisition through its 30x30 Catalyst Fund. The fund is a 0 Comments
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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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