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Sheffield group identifies, marks 33 unmarked graves at Center Cemetery

Sheffield — More than 18 months ago, resident Patricia Wright walked into the Sheffield Historical Society and asked archivist Jim Miller for help with her genealogy research. “I asked Jim where I could start with my research, and he said, ‘In the cemetery,’” Wright told The Berkshire Edge. “After...

Sheffield, MA · 1d
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Late Fall Ventfort Hall Ghost Tours

LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," will lead tours through the rooms and halls of the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. The tour will take place at 7 pm on Friday, Nov. 20. Tickets are $30. Members receive a discount...

Lenox, MA · 7h
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‘It just feels really degrading’: New Facilities building sparks controversy among employees

Plans for the construction of a new Facilities building on Water Street are underway but have been met with resistance from some members of the department. The new building, which will be located in the old “dirt lot,” will consolidate multiple branches of Facilities into one building in order to make room for the new Athletics and Recreation Complex (ARC). Currently, Facilities is spread across three buildings: Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) in Miller House on South Street; General Maintenance, Architectural Trades, Custodial Services, Environmental Health & Safety, and Horticulture and Grounds in the Facilities Services Building on Latham Street; and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Trades, located at the bottom of the steam plant near Meacham Street.

Williamstown, MA · 2d
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Columbia County pauses Flock Safety cameras

Why was the camera moratorium implemented in Columbia County?. Columbia County, NY (WRGB) — With questions lingering about where some cameras are placed and how the technology should be governed, Columbia County is hitting pause on its use of Flock Safety cameras. Columbia County Sheriff Jacqueline Salvatore requested a...

Columbia County, NY · 1d
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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 · 2d

WNAW

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Berkshire County, MA · 4d

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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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North Adams' New Kimbell Building Sold for $1.3M

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The New Kimbell Building on Main Street has changed hands again — this time to the family of an iconic Saugus restaurant. A limited liability company listed as 81-91 Main Street North Adams MA acquired the six-story structure on Oct. 27, according to documents on file at the Registry of Deeds. Dennis Wong of Stoneham and Gregory Hayward of Lynn are listed as the managers of the LLC.

North Adams, MA · 22h

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BITS & BYTES November 12, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. Lenox— From November 19th through the 22nd, Shakespeare & Company presents the 38th annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare. Since 1988, Shakespeare & Company’s Education Program has brought together high school students from across the region to introduce and nurture a love...

Lenox, MA · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them

Four states have lined up bigger property tax breaks for older homeowners, and each one works differently. New Jersey’s Stay NJ program pays up to $6,500 beginning in February 2027 to people who applied by Nov. 2. Florida voters approved a homestead exemption of $150,000 on non-school taxes that starts Jan. 1, 2027, Massachusetts’s draft... The post Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 3d

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Letter: A Promise to Keep: The Story of No Paws Left Behind

In August 2023, the Friends of the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter announced the shelter would be closing. For Noelle Howland, a shelter employee, the news was heartbreaking. Rather than accept the end of the mission, she began raising funds to keep the shelter open a few more months, giving the shelter animals additional time to find homes.

North Adams, MA · 3d

WWLP

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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 · 1d

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Town, Residents Concerned About Forest Service Plan to Use Williamstown Road

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A timber manager with the U.S. Forest Service told the Select Board on Monday that his office was willing to work with the town to address concerns raised by residents over a plan to haul timber out of the Green Mountain National Forest across the state line in Vermont.

Williamstown, MA · 1d

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Hundreds of Students Take the Stage for 38th Fall Festival of Shakespeare

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For 38 years, Shakespeare & Company's Fall Festival has brought students from across Berkshire County and surrounding communities together to bring the iconic playwright's works to life on stage. This week, some participating schools will present their productions on their home stages before taking the main...

Berkshire County, MA · 10h

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Northeast Notebook 11/12/26: Flock moratorium, Hinsdale police reform, and odd couples

Earlier this week, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved a three-month moratorium on Flock automated license plate readers. Some supervisors are hoping it's a first step towards a permanent ban. Also this hour... The dietary supplement Kratom is beloved by people who rely on it to treat anxiety and...

Columbia County, NY · 23h

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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Paraplanner

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced that Joseph Serrano has joined the firm as a Paraplanner, supporting the advisory team in developing comprehensive financial plans that help clients prepare for retirement. Serrano earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in 2022...

Dalton, MA · 1d

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Pittsfield School Committee to Discuss Operational Procedures

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—School officials will meet as the Committee of the Whole to discuss operating procedures for meetings. School Committee member Heather McNeice asked that a discussion of meeting protocols be added to last week's agenda. "The point of tonight is that to run a meeting, we're not going to...

Pittsfield, MA · 11h

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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 · 1d

WWLP

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Lane closures on I-90 westbound in Becket for bridge repairs

Lane closures will be in place on I-90 westbound in Becket on Thursday.

Becket, MA · 1d