LATEST NEWS
BB gun assault reported at Great Barrington Marketplace parking lot
Great Barrington — An assault was reported in the parking place of Marketplace Kitchen Table at 240 Stockbridge Road on Wednesday, May 1, at around 1:45 p.m. Police Chief Paul Storti confirmed with The Berkshire Edge that the department is aware of the incident. According to a Facebook post...
Ceremony in Sheffield unveils headstone for Black Civil War soldier, celebrating his service
Jocelyn Jones Arnold, unveiled a new gravestone for her great-great-granduncle, William D. Jones, a Civil War veteran from Sheffield, Massachusetts. Massachusetts State Rep. Smitty Pignatelli, Laurence Jones, the great-great-grandnephew of William D. Jones, and Brigadier General Paul L. Minor, from the Massachusetts National Guard, stand behind her at the Center Cemetery. Brigadier General Paul L. Minor, from the Massachusetts National Guard, spoke at the dedication of a new gravestone for William D. Jones, a Black Civil War veteran from Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Repair Café May 4 at Amenia Town Hall
AMENIA — For residents who have something that is a bit the worse for wear or not functioning well, the town-wide Repair Café, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, is going to offer repair and advice. The hours are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The last item should be carried in at 1:30 p.m.
Pittsfield's Girls Edge Wahconah at Monument Mountain
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – Dezerea Powell won two events and ran on a winning relay Thursday to lead the Pittsfield girls track and field team to a narrow win over Wahconah. Powell won the 100 meters and long jump and ran a leg on the Generals’ victorious 4-by-100 relay as Pittsfield edged Wahconah, 71.66-68.33.
New Marlborough boarding school stressing innovation has 15 in first graduating class
MARLBOROUGH — In the fall of 2021, 15 students began taking a chance on a very different approach to high school. Now they're on the cusp of graduating from an innovative program that aims to change the model of contemporary education. "At NEIA, you can either do nothing, or...
1st concert of the season May 4 at Smithfield Church
AMENIA — In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, The Smithfield Church has scheduled the guitar and mandolin duo Handler and Levesque to perform as part of the Bang Family Concert Series, kicking off the season with a Latin flair on Saturday, May 4, at 4 p.m. Connecticut-based musicians Judy...
Take me to the river: Great Barrington’s River Walk opens for the season
Great Barrington — One of the town’s ecological and recreational gems, the River Walk is open for the season. More than a pretty trail and peaceful retreat from the bustle of downtown, it is both window into and respite from the river’s industrial past, and its construction provides a model for riverfront restoration efforts. The public is invited to join a guided “Stroll along the Housatonic” on Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 3 p.m., with the Great Barrington Land Conservancy, who stewards this community trail. If you miss that, join Berkshire Bird Observatory Director Ben Nickley for Spring Bird Walks along the Riverfront Trail, at 5:30 p.m. on any Thursday in May.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.