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The Cozy Massachusetts Coffee Shop And Restaurant That Feels Like A Warm Hug On A Plate

Nobody warns you that a drive through Chester, Massachusetts might permanently rearrange your priorities, but that’s exactly what happens when you discover Carm’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop waiting for you on the other side of those western Massachusetts hills. It’s the kind of place that makes you wonder...

Chester, MA · 1d
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We Are Berkshires

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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.

Pittsfield, MA · 22h

We Are Berkshires

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Lines Abound; Berkshire Auto Shops are Getting Busy

Berkshire auto shops are getting busy as it's snow tire switch out season.

Berkshire County, MA · 1d

WRGB

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Two cats die in Pittsfield fire

What role did the Red Cross play in the Pittsfield fire aftermath?. Why is the Pittsfield fire under investigation as unintentional?. Pittsfield, Mass (WRGB) — A fast-moving fire tore through the first floor of a two-family home on Worthington Place in Pittsfield, forcing multiple families out and killing two cats, but firefighters say quick action by the occupants and a rapid response helped prevent even worse damage.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d
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UMass shut out by Toledo in 24-0 loss

The Massachusetts football team struggled to find an answer against Toledo’s physical defense, suffering a 24-0 shutout at the Glass Bowl on Wednesday night. The Minutemen (5-5, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) were held scoreless for the first time this season, while the Rockets (8-2, 5-1 MAC) earned their first in-conference shutout win since 2000. UMass quarterback William “Pop” Watson III exited in the first quarter, leaving backup Logan Inagawa to navigate a relentless pass rush.

Amherst, MA · 14h

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Months after controversial killing, independent assessment finds Hinsdale Police Dept. in ‘disarray’

Months after a controversial killing during a mental health crisis call, an independent review of the Hinsdale, Massachusetts, Police Department describes it as existing in a state of "disarray." In January, the Hinsdale Police Department’s botched response to Biagio Kauvil’s request for aid during a mental health emergency left the...

Hinsdale, MA · 1d

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BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS: The Chef’s Dinner Series at The Barn at Williams Inn

Williamstown— Chef Ron Reda started as a military cook before becoming the Chef at The White House, where he served in the Clinton administration for five years. These days, Chef Reda oversees The Barn at the Williams Inn. Those of us lucky to live in, or visit, the Berkshires, have a chance to spend an evening with Chef Reda at his “Chef’s Dinner Series,” a monthly culinary experience where unforgettable flavors meet a warm, inviting ambiance.

Williamstown, MA · 1d

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Adams Planning Board Cited for Open Meeting Law Violation

ADAMS, Mass. — The state Attorney General's Office has determined that the Planning Board violated Open Meeting Law by continuing to deliberate on a matter after adjournment. According to the determination, the violation occurred after adjourning the Jan. 27, 2025, meeting when three board members stayed to discuss permitting...

Adams, MA · 1d

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Nor’easter brings rain and snow to western Massachusetts

A nor'easter is expected to bring a cold mix of rain and snow to western Massachusetts on Thursday night and Friday morning, with higher elevations potentially seeing up to three inches of accumulation.

Massachusetts · 5h

The Mary Sue

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Chipotle worker says she repeatedly reported unsafe food handling, then her boss told her she no longer had a job: ‘We are all set here’

A Massachusetts Chipotle worker says she spent weeks raising concerns about food safety at her restaurant. Then, shortly after leaving the hospital, she received a text from her manager saying Chipotle had accepted her resignation. There was just one problem. She says she never quit. In a Facebook post calling on Chipotle’s corporate leadership to […]

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

iBerkshires.com

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Lanesborough Hopes for Continued Talks on Mall Sale

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board is optimistic that talks for the Berkshire Mall sale will continue. Chair Deborah Maynard and Vice Chair Juli Baker were to meet with mall owner JMJ Holdings, the Baker Hill Road District, and proposed buyer Cypress Equities on Tuesday to discuss next steps. As of Wednesday, iBerkshires had received a "we are optimistic" from Maynard on the talks. The Berkshire Eagle reported a response from a Cypress representative saying talks will continue.

Lanesborough, MA · 19h

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Lanesborough Property Tax Rate Up 5%

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday approved a single tax rate that will increase the average homeowner's property bill by at least $670. With a rate of $18.20 per $1,000 valuation, the average single-family home valued at $373,784 will see a $668 increase, and the average commercial property, estimated at a value of $577,990, will increase by $1,125 per year. This rate is 91 cents higher than last year's $17.29 per $1,000 valuation.

Lanesborough, MA · 1d

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Adams Eyes 2031 Construction for Howland Avenue Safety Improvements

ADAMS, Mass. — For several years, the town has been working on plans to improve safety along Howland Avenue, with the reconstruction project now anticipated for inclusion in the 2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The overhaul to Howland Avenue is aimed at reducing speeding, improving roadway safety and expanding...

Adams, MA · 2d

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Amherst Girls XC Win Fifth Consecutive Western Mass Title

The Amherst Regional High School Girls Cross Country team won their fifth consecutive Western Massachusetts Class A Title on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Westfield’s Stanley Park with a dominant performance. Tight pack running, with the top five runners finishing within a 56-second spread, helped the Hurricanes edge second-place Northampton 29 to 37 points. West Springfield High School was a distant third with 102 points. Amherst placed all seven of its runners in the top 17. It was the team’s 30th Western Mass Championship in the last 37 years (with no championship meet in 2020 due to the pandemic).

Amherst, MA · 1d

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#11 Men's Basketball Throttles MCLA, 107-44, In Season Opener

HARTFORD, Conn. – The 11th-ranked Trinity College Men's Basketball squad opened their 2026-27 campaign with a 107-44 victory over visiting MCLA at Ray Oosting Gymnasium Tuesday night. The Bantams sit at 1-0, while the Trailblazers drop to 3-0 overall. What Happened:. Play was close over the opening four minutes...

Hartford, CT · 1d

WWLP 22News

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Adams kicks off holiday season with craft fair and tree lighting

ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – The town of Adams will begin its official holiday season this weekend with several events leading up to and after the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The seasonal lineup begins this Saturday, November 14, with the Hoosac Harvest Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoosac Valley Middle and High School in Cheshire. The following week, St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams will hold its Polish Food and Bake Sale on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adams, MA · 1d

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North Adams Council Seats New Councilor Riehl

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council voted in a new council member to replace the departed Alexa Macdonald. Virginia Riehl, 10th candidate in last year's election by 41 votes, was elected 5-3 to fill the vacant seat until next election. She will sit on Community Development and Public...

North Adams, MA · 1d