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Berkshire County Recognizes Veterans With Parades & Ceremonies

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On a day set aside for recognizing local veterans, the city unveiled a new plaque that added or corrected the names of 169 who served during wartime. "We are ensuring that the men and women who stood up to serve receive the permanent, accurate recognition that they have earned," Veterans Agent Kurtis Durocher said to one of the largest crowds in years at Veterans Memorial Park. "Every single name on his wall represent a personal story, a family's devotion and an enduring legacy of service to our country."

Berkshire County, MA · 14h

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Pittsfield group launches home energy assistance program

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has launched a new program to help Pittsfield residents cover repair costs that can prevent them from accessing home energy-efficiency upgrades. The organization announced its new Community Chest program, which offers forgivable loans of up to $4,000 to help...

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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2 cats found dead in Pittsfield fire

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two cats were found dead and six people were displaced after a structure fire in Pittsfield Monday afternoon. The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 54-56 Worthington Place, a three-story two family residence, around 4:30 p.m. A fire on the first floor was put out thirty minutes later.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Lenox Sweeps Its Way Through Second Round of Tournament

LENOX, Mass. – Evelyn Julieano recorded a double-double Tuesday to lead the Lenox volleyball team to a sweep of Pioneer Charter School of Science in the Division 5 State Tournament. Julieano put down 11 kills and pulled up 17 digs in the 25-10, 25-11, 25-13 victory. Second-seeded Lenox (16-3)...

Lenox, MA · 1d

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Lee begins search for new fire chief

Lee — If all goes according to plan, the town will seat its new fire chief early next year. In a telephone interview with The Berkshire Edge, Town Administrator Christopher Brittain detailed the hiring process that will begin with a seven-member search committee to be approved by the Lee Select Board on November 17. That committee will include Brittain, Human Resources and Payroll Administrator Vanessa Horne and Building Commissioner Matt Kollmer, as well as representatives from the town’s Police Department, Career Firefighters Union, and volunteer call firefighters, in addition to a member of the public.

Lee, MA · 2d

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Local Volleyball Standouts Head to Hall of Fame All-Star Game

HOLYOKE, Mass. -- Eight high school volleyball players from Berkshire County have been selected to play in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame's All-Star Games on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Holyoke Community College. The event begins with the all-Western Mass Second Team All-Star Game at 6 p.m., followed by the...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Columbia County enacts three-month moratorium on Flock cameras

The Columbia County sheriff previously defended her office’s use of the cameras but supports the moratorium enacted this week.

Columbia County, NY · 14h

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New Pittsfield Shop Offers Nontoxic Scented Candles & Cozy Decor

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Alyssa Sena loves scented candles. But she found lighting them in her home was aggravating her asthma. So she set to work to find a healthier option for herself, and her home. "I realized how bad they are for you and the paraffin and how harmful...

Pittsfield, MA · 3d

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Letters to the Editor - November 12, 2026

“Welcome home! We’re so glad you are with us again. “Now go find a life that matters.” Joining the ranks in the military means that everything is reduced to black & white. The word uniform says it all. No dissenting opinions, no questions and one purpose: serve the mission and your team.

Salisbury, CT · 1d

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MSBA: No Stearns in Proposed West Pittsfield School

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Stearns may not be part of the proposed consolidated West Side elementary school after all. During the School Building Needs Commission meeting on Monday, the owner's project managers, Skanska, reported that the Massachusetts School Building Authority would not fund a three-school project. Stearns Elementary School had...

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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Pittsfield Council Approves 2.64% Tax Increase

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has passed a 2.64 percent tax rate increase that will add about $145 to the average yearly home bill. On Tuesday, the council unanimously approved a residential tax rate of $17.88 and a commercial, industrial, and personal property tax rate of $37.95. This uses a residential factor of 0.8245 at a shift of 1.75.

Pittsfield, MA · 12h

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Region One weighs sports league shift, announces mental health grant

FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School is exploring alternatives to the Berkshire League as other schools consider leaving, potentially forcing the Mountaineers to travel farther and face tougher competition. At the Nov. 2 Region One Board of Education meeting, Athletic Director Anne MacNeil outlined possible moves to...

Salisbury, CT · 1d

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Growing community at the Berkshire Natural History Conference

The Berkshires are stunning and they know it. At least, researchers, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts do, after coming together at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) last Saturday for the 10th annual Berkshire Natural History Conference. Established in honor of the Berkshires-based naturalist Dave St. James, who passed away...

Berkshire County, MA · 1d

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BHS' Berkshire Medical Center Receives Healthgrades Awards in Four Categories

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) has earned top honors from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. Berkshire Medical Center has achieved two Specialty Excellence Awards—one for outpatient joint replacement and one for surgical care....

Pittsfield, MA · 23h

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Gateway Fiber Expansion Nears Completion

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gateway Fiber is nearing completion of its Pittsfield expansion, bringing high-speed internet access to 2,000 additional homes and businesses. The expansion marks another step toward increasing competition among internet providers and strengthening the city's telecommunications infrastructure, bringing service availability to nearly 6,000 homes and businesses. Construction...

Pittsfield, MA · 14h