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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

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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 · 10h

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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 · 2d
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Berkshire Co-op operating in the red for third year, finances in dire straits

Great Barrington — The Berkshire Food Co-op lost money for the third year in a row, according to its recently released report for fiscal 2026. The Co-op ended fiscal 2026 with a net loss of $372,000, the report states. It also ended fiscal 2025 with a net loss of...

Great Barrington, MA · 2d
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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 · 1d

The Cool Down

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Some voters in a Massachusetts city rejected a new school, but the city faces $1.87 million a year

Some site and project expenses fall outside the state's reimbursement rules.

Greenfield, MA · 17h

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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 · 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 · 9h

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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 · 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

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Powerhouse Square in Great Barrington to go to foreclosure auction Nov. 23

Great Barrington — Powerhouse Square, located at 34 Bridge Street, is scheduled to go to foreclosure auction Monday, November 23. According to legal documents, property owner Benchmark Development LLC, d/b/a Powerhouse Square I LLC, breached the conditions of its mortgage with MountainOne Bank. The building has 22 condominiums and...

Great Barrington, MA · 1d

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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 · 23h

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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 · 2d

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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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Weekend Outlook: The Options are Endless

Bill Watterson, Illustration from The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes, 1992. Courtesy of the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum copyright Bill Watterson. High school theater is in full swing this weekend, as is the local art and music scene as we creep...

Lee, MA · 1d

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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

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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 · 1d