| Giving Back Guide Now Available
GREAT BARRINGTON. Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) has published a 10th anniversary edition of its Giving Back guide.
The 80-page, glossy publication can be found in libraries, town halls, coffee shops, and other public spaces. Hard copies can be ordered online for a $5 shipping fee and the guide is also |
 | Rabies Scare Shuts Down Nonprofit Riding Program
EGREMONT, Mass. — Blue Rider Stables has been in quarantine for weeks after a rabid skunk wandered onto the farm and bit one of the horses.
The incident has left the nonprofit organization with no income until December.
"We have a full time staff, we have payroll. We have vet bills. The vet |
| Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School Lockdown
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident.
At 1:29 p.m., the Police Department received a call on the nonemergency line reporting someone had called the school threatening to shoot it up.
The department called mutual aid from State |
 | Berkshire South Hosts Craft Market Supporting Local Artisans
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center will host its 10th Annual Community Craft Market on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This free, family-friendly craft market showcases local vendors selling handmade goods—from jewelry, fine art, and photography to fiber arts, greeting |
| Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity Joins Rural Rally
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — This Oct. 31, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity (CBHFH) will join Habitat for Humanity International's first-ever Rural Rally, a nationwide initiative highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing in rural America.
The Rural Rally coincides with the 39th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn |
| MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Work and Lane Closures on I-90
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, 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, Russell.
All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and |
| Berkshire Bounty Receives Donation from Warrior Trading
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)3 food rescue organization, received a donation of $30,000 from Warrior Trading, an online educational platform that offers a wide range of courses, training programs, and software for individuals interested in day trading.
The company was founded in 2012 by Ross Cameron. |
| Great Barrington Police Awarded Grant for Virtual Reality Training
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. The Great Barrington Police Department (GBPD) announced it has been awarded a $29,988 grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).
This |
 | Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2025
Halloween falls on a Friday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours during the weekend, or hold events ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door-to-door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on |
| Berkshire Farms, Organizations Awarded Food Security Grants
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty and Maple Shade Farms were both awarded Food Security Infrastructure Grants (FSIG) to address food insecurity.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $22 million in grants to support 113 local food producers and food system organizations, in addressing food insecurity in |
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