| Elevated Mercury Level Found in Center Pond Fish
BECKET, Mass. — The state Department of Public Health has issued an advisory after a mercury-contaminated fish was found in Center Pond.
According to a letter sent to the local Board of Health from the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention, elevated levels of mercury were measured in |
 | Berkshire County Getting $4M Toward Housing Improvements
Housing Secretary Ed Augustus has been a frequent visitor to the Berkshires and says a new rural designation for the Housing Choice Initiative grew out of conversations with small towns.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds are coming to Berkshire County for housing |
 | Create an Ad: Zabian's Clothing
LEE, Mass.— From weddings and proms to a nice evening out, Zabian's Clothing will help you find an outfit that is sure to make you feel confident.
Third-grade students in Brandon Boule's art class at Lee Elementary School showcased a diverse selection of men's apparel at Zabian's Clothing, |
| Nonprofit Center Announces Retirement of Founder
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Liana Toscanini, founder of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC), is stepping down from her role as Executive Director in the spring of 2026.
NPC was founded in 2016 with a mission to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow. Toscanini turns 65 as NPC celebrates its tenth anniversary next |
| MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge painting work and bridge repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell.
All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and |
 | New Universally Accessible Sheffield Trail To Be Highlighted on Guided Walk
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Sheffield Land Trust will hold its annual Fall Property Walk on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 pm at its Ashley Falls Woods property off Rte 7A in Ashley Falls.
The guided walk will highlight the completion of the first phase of upgrading a section of trail to be universally accessible. Signage |
 | Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving Angels
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Carr Hardware announce that its customers in Lenox and Pittsfield have raised a total of $2,486.99 through the company's round-up initiative, directly benefiting the local Thanksgiving Angels program.
This generosity helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,500 families in Berkshire County who |
| Berkshire Bounty Conducts Crowdfunding Campaign
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food recovery organization, will conduct a crowdfunding campaign from Dec. 2 through Dec. 16 to raise funds to address an urgent and growing community need.
"Food pantries are serving more people than ever. Berkshire Bounty receives calls daily for more |
 | Swann Finishes Cross Country Campaign on High Note at Williams
Mount Greylock Regional School graduate Kate Swann capped her college cross country career last month by leading Williams College a second-place finish at the NCAA Division III National Championships in South Carolina.
Swann, a captain on the Williams squad this fall, posted a time of 21 minutes, 41 seconds on the 6-kilometer |
| MassDOT: South County Daytime Construction Operations on I-90
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge repairs, bridge painting work, and guardrail work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the |
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