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Great Barrington to consider criminal complaint against suspended fire chief

On Nov. 5, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Fire Chief Scott Turner was abruptly placed on administrative leave without explanation. The agenda for the town selectboard’s special Thursday meeting shows that criminal complaints against the chief are under consideration over issues related to use of municipal funds. Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh...

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Great Barrington board in talks to buy water company

Housatonic was without water Monday for the second time in two weeks as crews repaired a main break. While people in the village say the water issues are nothing new, some officials are hopeful the company that manages the water, Housatonic Water Works, could be acquired. Ben Elliott is on Great Barrington’s Selectboard and was one of the people without water at his home in Housatonic. He says discussions between the town and the company are ongoing.

Great Barrington, MA · 2d

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Berkshire Co-op operating in the red for third year, finances in dire straits

Great Barrington — The Berkshire Food Co-op lost money for the third year in a row, according to its recently released report for fiscal 2026. The Co-op ended fiscal 2026 with a net loss of $372,000, the report states. It also ended fiscal 2025 with a net loss of...

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New climbing gym opens in Great Barrington

GREAT BARRINGTON — Climbers of all ages and ability levels filled Berkshire Boulders on Friday, Nov. 6, as the new rock climbing gym celebrated its grand opening just north of downtown on Route 7. As the crowd began to build at 4 p.m., founder Nick Friedman said it was...

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Opening Date Set For New Berkshire Wingstop Location In Pittsfield

Wingstop is bringing its wings and seasoned fries to 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield, the first in Berkshire County, with Google listing November 30th.

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Great Barrington receives $50,000 from state to evaluate potential purchase of Housatonic Water Works

Great Barrington — On October 22, State Rep. Leigh Davis (D — 3rd Berkshire District) announced that she had secured $50,000 in state funding to help the town address the ongoing crisis with Housatonic Water Works. On Monday, November 9, the Selectboard unanimously approved the funding, which will...

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BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: Berkshire Boulders brings indoor rock climbing to Great Barrington

Great Barrington — Berkshire Boulders, the first gym in Berkshire County dedicated to rock climbing, opened Friday, November 6, at 325 Stockbridge Road. The gym has more than 2,000 square feet of bouldering walls, including adjustable ones. Gym founder and co-owner Nick Friedman, who is also the co-founder and...

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10 Pittsfield, Massachusetts Restaurants That Are Better Than Most People Expect

A Brazilian sandwich named after the Girl from Ipanema is sitting on a menu in the Berkshires. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then it got better. The same small Massachusetts city has a steakhouse inside a hotel, a 1950s-style diner with checkered floors, and a family Italian spot cooking since 1988.

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Man sentenced to prison for 2022 rape of 16-year-old in North Adams

A man formerly living in North Adams has been sentenced to prison for the 2022 rape of a 16-year-old.

Pittsfield, MA · 23h

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This Quiet Massachusetts Lake Town Has Homes Listed For Under $150,000

Two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a price tag under $150,000. That combination still shows up in one small lake town in the Berkshires. Most of these budget listings are mobile and manufactured homes. Some affordable listings offer two bedrooms and one or two bathrooms, although larger homes generally cost considerably more.

Hinsdale, MA · 1d

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Former Miss Hall’s staffer fights 3 rape charges Thursday

A former Miss Hall’s School staffer is asking a court to dismiss felony rape charges ahead of a hearing this week.

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Cowboy Junkies celebrate 40 years at the Mahaiwe

Now celebrating 40 years, Cowboy Junkies will perform Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The band is celebrating its long career with a triple-vinyl retrospective album called “Open to Beauty,” featuring a selection of songs from 2000 onward, including material from its most recent release, “Such Ferocious Beauty.”

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 2d

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Mad Macs Shifts Location, Focus at Allendale Shopping Center

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Apple products repair company Mad Macs has moved downstairs from its previous location in the Allendale Shopping Center. The authorized Apple repair service was established in 1998 to provide service to Apple computers and devices and has had an ever-changing history. "Since we started, we've grown...

Pittsfield, MA · 17h

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Mike Selbach finds the extraordinary in everyday life

Subway stations may seem unlikely places to encounter the divine, but amid the rumble of trains, the crush of commuters and the cavernous underground passageways, Salisbury artist Mike Selbach finds moments of unexpected beauty. In “Subway Saints,” his solo exhibition opening Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Warren Family Gallery at...

Sheffield, MA · 1d

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Lee Chamber Celebrates Local Community Members

LEE, Mass. — Longtime teacher, coach and community activist Thomas Cinella was the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lee Chamber of Commerce. Cinella was one of four individuals and one organization who were celebrated at last week's gathering at the Greenock Country Club. "We have...

Lee, MA · 1d

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Experts hired to address wetlands violations

SALISBURY — The Inland Wetlands Commission received a list of experts hired by Seth Churchill to prepare reports on wetlands violations at 144 Salmon Kill Road at its meeting Monday, Oct. 26. The case centers on vegetation removal, construction of a driveway and pond, and associated site work that...

Salisbury, CT · 1d

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After 15 years, Black Rabbit owner says goodbye

LAKEVILLE — After 15 years running the Black Rabbit Bar & Grille, Kendra Chapman decided it was time to stop working 70-hour weeks and spend more time with her family. The restaurant at 2 Ethan Allen St. closed Sunday, Nov. 8, following a busy final week filled with farewells from longtime customers. She announced the Nov. 8 closing date on Oct. 31.

Salisbury, CT · 1d

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