| 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 |
 | West Stockbridge Chamber Players Harvest Concert
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Featuring the West Stockbridge Chamber Players' artistic director and clarinetist Catherine Hudgins, violinist Sheila Fiekowsky, violinist Akiko Tarumoto, violist Daniel Getz, and cellist Christine Lee, the program will include Hugo Wolf's Italian Serenade (1887), Samuel Barber's |
 | Berkshire Bach Society Harpsichord Festival Concludes
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) concludes its 2025-2026 Harpsichord Festival with a solo recital by harpsichordist Peter Sykes on Oct. 25, 3pm, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Stockbridge.
"Berkshire Bach is delighted to present Peter Sykes in a program of French Baroque music for |
 | Co-Op Bank Appoints Vice President, Branch Manager in Great Barrington
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the appointment of Christoper Becker, as Vice President, Branch Manager of its Great Barrington office.
He has over three decades of insurance and banking experience.
Since beginning a career in financial services in 1991, Becker has held |
| MassDOT: South County Daytime Paving and Bridge Work on I-90
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime paving and bridge work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket, Montgomery, and Russell.
All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following |
 | Organizers Preview Upcoming 'No Kings' Rallies
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Almost ten "No Kings" rallies will take place around Berkshire County on Saturday to oppose actions taken by the Trump Administration.
On Wednesday, organizers gathered in front of the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building to discuss why they will be protesting. Community members said they |
| Weekend Outlook: A Haunting Time
Check out the fun events happening this weekend in the Berkshire's including Halloween themed events and fall festivals.
Editor's Pick
The Vagabond Ball
The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night of dancing and live music at the Colonial Theatre. Featuring artists Bella's Bartok, |
| Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, over two dozen community members will participate in a weekend-long Harm Reduction "Days of Action" across Berkshire County.
Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas |
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