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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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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

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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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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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 · 1d

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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 · 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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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

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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 · 17h

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MSBA: No Stearns in Proposed West Pittsfield School

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Stearns may not be part of the proposed consolidated West Side elementary school after all. During the School Building Needs Commission meeting on Monday, the owner's project managers, Skanska, reported that the Massachusetts School Building Authority would not fund a three-school project. Stearns Elementary School had...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Berkshire County Recognizes Veterans With Parades & Ceremonies

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On a day set aside for recognizing local veterans, the city unveiled a new plaque that added or corrected the names of 169 who served during wartime. "We are ensuring that the men and women who stood up to serve receive the permanent, accurate recognition that they have earned," Veterans Agent Kurtis Durocher said to one of the largest crowds in years at Veterans Memorial Park. "Every single name on his wall represent a personal story, a family's devotion and an enduring legacy of service to our country."

Berkshire County, MA · 1d

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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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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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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 · 19h

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts town has a levee, but FEMA maps show none — and insurance rates could rise

An environmental bond bill authorizes $60 million toward the repairs.

Hadley, MA · 1d

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Lenox Sweeps Its Way Through Second Round of Tournament

LENOX, Mass. – Evelyn Julieano recorded a double-double Tuesday to lead the Lenox volleyball team to a sweep of Pioneer Charter School of Science in the Division 5 State Tournament. Julieano put down 11 kills and pulled up 17 digs in the 25-10, 25-11, 25-13 victory. Second-seeded Lenox (16-3)...

Lenox, 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 · 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 · 23h

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 · 12h

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Great Barrington receives $50,000 from state to evaluate potential purchase of Housatonic Water Works

Great Barrington — On October 22, State Rep. Leigh Davis (D — 3rd Berkshire District) announced that she had secured $50,000 in state funding to help the town address the ongoing crisis with Housatonic Water Works. On Monday, November 9, the Selectboard unanimously approved the funding, which will...

Great Barrington, MA · 1d