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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 · 1d
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Reading the Room: small bookstore charm

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s time to unplug and exhale. Join Western Mass News as we slow things down with a cozy podcast all about books - what we’re reading, loving, and recommending. In this episode, Colleen sits down with Raven Used Books in Northampton to hear how...

Northampton, MA · 1d
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Westhampton man wins $500K lottery prize, plans to invest in roofing business

A Hampshire County man is celebrating a major lottery win after claiming a $500,000 top prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.

Westhampton, MA · 16h

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Nor’easter brings rain and snow to western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - A nor'easter is expected to bring a cold, soggy mix of rain and snow to western Massachusetts. The 22News Storm Team is tracking the storm as it moves into the region Thursday, bringing widespread rain during the day before colder air arrives overnight. Rain is expected to mix with and change to snow in parts of Franklin County, Berkshire County and the western hills of Hampden and Hampshire counties after 9 p.m.

Franklin County, MA · 2d
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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 · 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 · 3d

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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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Town Will Realize Nearly $5 Million in Benefits from New School’s Sustainability Features

Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, Nov. 13, 2026. The Elementary School Building Committee’s (ESBC) most recent monthly meeting took place on Nov. 13, 2026, over Zoom and was recorded. Construction Update. Connor Palazzo from Accenture (Owner’s Project Manager) reported that the paving (roadway and...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Trailmark Bank Hires New Human Resources Leader

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Trailmark Bank, currently operating through its Adams Community Bank and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank divisions, announced the addition of Amy S. Thomson as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Thomson will lead the Bank's human resources strategy, overseeing employee engagement, talent development, recruitment,...

Pittsfield, MA · 23h

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Despite Calls for Unity, Battle Lines Being Drawn over School Budgets

Report on the Meeting of the Budget Coordination Group, November 10, 2026. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Sean Mangano (finance director), Paul Bockelman (town manager), Mandi Jo Hanneke (town council president, at large), Lynn Griesemer (town Councilor, District 2), Sarah Marshall and Laura Jane Hunter (Amherst School Committee), Shannon Bernacchia (school finance director), Anna Heard (Shutesbury representative, Regional School Committee), and Sharon Sharry library director)

Amherst, MA · 2d

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An Endless Bounty: 10 Indoor Winter Farmers' Markets and Year-Round Stands We Love

The popular zeitgeist casts the farmers market as a summer creature: bright sun, tomatoes at their peak, a line for the best eggs. A lot of folks might assume that once the leaves are down so are the farm stands. But we know better!. Around here farmers and food producers...

Pittsfield, MA · 5d

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Some Massachusetts households can get free weatherization as heating oil costs hit records

"A minimum delivery could be over $600; it might be $700."

Greenfield, MA · 1d

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FACT Force addresses Northampton budget challenges

As Northampton faces tough budget choices in the coming years, a community task force is working this fall to bring more residents into the decision-making process and give them a voice in setting the city’s financial priorities. Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra recently established the Northampton Fiscal Assessment Community Task Force,...

Northampton, MA · 2d

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Lanesborough Looks to Dissolve Baker Hill Road District

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board is looking to move forward with dissolving the Baker Hill Road District, which is hindering the Berkshire Mall sale. On Friday, the Select Board heard from Vice Chair Juli Baker and Chair Deborah Maynard on how Tuesday negotiations went with Cypress Equities, JMJ Holdings, town counsel, the town administrator, and state Rep. John Barrett III.

Lanesborough, MA · 20h

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Women's Hockey Drops Season Opener at Williams

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Connecticut College women's ice hockey team kicked off the new campaign falling to host Williams 4-1 on Friday night from Lansing Chapman Rink. The teams traded chances over the opening minutes, but both Alex Erdman (Lutherville, Md.) and Eva Bentley looked sharp early. Williams had the best chance to open the scoring, earning the first power play of the contest nine minutes in.

Williamstown, MA · 17h

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Northampton Book Fair to return to Center for the Arts

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera and Book Arts Fair returns this month for its 10th year as a hub for book lovers from all over. Forty rare booksellers, paper Americana specialists, literary presses and book artists, including hand bookbinders and fine letterpress printers from New England and the mid-Atlantic states, will convene in Northampton to exhibit, sell and connect with each other and the public. The popular two-day fair will take place on Friday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley St.

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Western Massachusetts farmers honored with more than $275K in grants

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 100 farmers from across western Massachusetts were recognized Thursday afternoon during an annual appreciation event at Smith College in Northampton, where more than $275,000 in grants was awarded to support local agriculture. The Farmer Appreciation Day celebration, hosted by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable...

Northampton, 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 · 3d

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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 · 1d