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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 · 4h

franklincountynow.com

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Greenfield Police investigate incident involving assault with firearm

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Police have reported one victim sent to hospital in relation to an incident on Water Street involving an assault with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, and two suspects. They believe this to be an isolated event with no perceived threat to the public.

Greenfield, MA · 4h
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WWLP 22News

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Driver injured after swerving into ditch, striking tree in Cheshire

CHESHIRE, Mass. (WWLP) – A driver was brought to the hospital after swerving into a ditch in Cheshire Sunday night. Massachusetts State Police told 22News that at approximately 8 p.m., troopers witnessed a single-vehicle crash in front of the Cheshire Barracks. A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling northbound on N State Road before it swerved, went into a ditch, and crashed into a sign and a tree in the parking lot.

Cheshire, MA · 2d
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NEWS10 ABC

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North Adams man found guilty, sentenced for raping a minor

On Monday, a North Adams man was sentenced to prison after being convicted of raping a minor in 2022. According to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, 49-year-old Joseph Pini was ordered to serve nine to 12 years in prison.

North Adams, MA · 13h

We Are Berkshires

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 2d

We Are Berkshires

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 2d

WWLP

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Truck crashes at bottom of overpass on Bridge Street in Northampton

Traffic was delayed on Bridge Street in Northampton following a crash Tuesday morning.

Northampton, MA · 1d

takingthekids.com

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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 · 15h

takingthekids.com

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10 Pittsfield, Massachusetts Restaurants That Are Better Than Most People Expect

A Brazilian sandwich named after the Girl from Ipanema is sitting on a menu in the Berkshires. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then it got better. The same small Massachusetts city has a steakhouse inside a hotel, a 1950s-style diner with checkered floors, and a family Italian spot cooking since 1988.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

iBerkshires.com

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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 · 8h

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Months after controversial killing, independent assessment finds Hinsdale Police Dept. in ‘disarray’

Months after a controversial killing during a mental health crisis call, an independent review of the Hinsdale, Massachusetts, Police Department describes it as existing in a state of "disarray." In January, the Hinsdale Police Department’s botched response to Biagio Kauvil’s request for aid during a mental health emergency left the...

Hinsdale, MA · 1d

WWLP

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Five arrested, more than 2,300 bags of heroin seized in North Adams drug bust

Five people were arrested and two others are facing charges following a months-long drug investigation in North Adams that led to the seizure of thousands of bags of heroin, cocaine and cash.

North Adams, MA · 23h

We Are Berkshires

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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 · 12h

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Adams Eyes 2031 Construction for Howland Avenue Safety Improvements

ADAMS, Mass. — For several years, the town has been working on plans to improve safety along Howland Avenue, with the reconstruction project now anticipated for inclusion in the 2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The overhaul to Howland Avenue is aimed at reducing speeding, improving roadway safety and expanding...

Adams, MA · 1d

WWLP 22News

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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 · 1d

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‘It just feels really degrading’: New Facilities building sparks controversy among employees

Plans for the construction of a new Facilities building on Water Street are underway but have been met with resistance from some members of the department. The new building, which will be located in the old “dirt lot,” will consolidate multiple branches of Facilities into one building in order to make room for the new Athletics and Recreation Complex (ARC). Currently, Facilities is spread across three buildings: Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) in Miller House on South Street; General Maintenance, Architectural Trades, Custodial Services, Environmental Health & Safety, and Horticulture and Grounds in the Facilities Services Building on Latham Street; and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Trades, located at the bottom of the steam plant near Meacham Street.

Williamstown, MA · 20h

iBerkshires.com

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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 · 4h

WWLP 22News

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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 · 9h