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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 · 2d

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Animals rescued from Berkshire County property available for adoption

Several animals rescued by the MSPCA-Angell from a Berkshire County property over the summer are now up for adoption.

Berkshire County, MA · 14h

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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 · 2d

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

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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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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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State route damaged by flooding in Columbia County restored

STUYVESANT – State Route 9J in Columbia County has been reopened to traffic following restoration work. The road suffered major damage during a severe rainstorm in late July. Restoration by the State Department of Transportation took less than four months. By using modular, prefabricated concrete blocks – known as...

Columbia County, NY · 15h

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Pittsfield Council Delays Transfer of Former School Properties

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council wants to engage in more conversation before releasing two former school properties for reuse. On Tuesday, councilors tabled the transfer of Hibbard School to the mayor and referred the same transfer of Morningside Community School to the Buildings and Maintenance subcommittee. Ward 1...

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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It’s kitten season. These Columbia County rescues are keeping extra cats off the streets.

Climate change is extending “kitten season” well into winter.

Columbia County, NY · 9h

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Early snow arrives in parts of western Massachusetts

BLANDFORD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Blandford woke up to snow Friday morning, as highway crews worked to keep roads safe and residents welcomed the early arrival of winter. Snow was already on the ground when a news crew arrived at 5 a.m. Blandford Highway Superintendent Ray Hultay said his crews were ready.

Blandford, MA · 7h

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Pittsfield expands free public Wi-Fi at two parks

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Pittsfield has expanded its free public Wi-Fi network, adding access points at Durant Park and Westside Riverway Park. The new Wi-Fi service extends to Durant Park, located at 30 John Street, and Westside Riverway Park, located at 185 Dewey Avenue. These locations join several existing public Wi-Fi zones across Pittsfield, including along Maplewood Avenue, along North Street, and at The Common at 100 First Street.

Pittsfield, MA · 7h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 16h

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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 · 2d

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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 5d

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Adams Treasurer, Collector Earns Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer

ADAMS, Mass. — Christina Satko, Treasurer/Collector of the Town of Adams, was recently awarded a Certificate designating her as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer. This certification was conferred by the Board of Certification of the state-wide organization of local Tax Collectors and Treasurers, the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association.

Adams, MA · 1d