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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

iBerkshires.com

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Thanksgiving Meals for Northern Berkshires Seniors

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — This year's "Thanksgiving for Seniors Program" will enter its 42nd year serving the Northern Berkshire area. The program is provided and organized by local volunteers from the Northern Berkshire community and by the All Saints Meal Ministry. Funding for this program is provided by All...

North Adams, MA · 23h

theberkshireedge.com

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Berkshire region real estate sales – November 13, 2026

11 Tracie Avenue: John W. Dabrowski and Mary L. Dabrowski of Adams to Sally A. Dabrowski and Megan J. Dabrowski, $1 on 10/27/2026. 17 Anthony Street: Melissa R. Tower and Gordon Miles Tower of Adams to Jackson B. Tower and Jake M. Tower, $1 on 09/30/2026. 3 West Street: Jacqueline...

Massachusetts · 7h
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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 · 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 · 20h

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 · 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 · 2d

franklincountynow.com

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Montague completes reevaluation of all real and personal property

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague’s Board of Assessors have completed their reevaluation of all real and personal property and are now awaiting preliminary certification from the state’s Department of Revenue for the current fiscal year, 2027. Overall, compared to Fiscal Year 2026,...

Montague, MA · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 4d

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 · 1d

iBerkshires.com

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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 Cool Down

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Housing and transit take 50% of income in Massachusetts' Franklin County, per state data

Dunlavy identified aging populations and declining school enrollment as recurring challenges.

Franklin County, MA · 10h

Daily Collegian

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UMass suffers second loss at the hands of Harvard 78-65

The Massachusetts women’s basketball team suffered its second loss of the season at the hands of Harvard Wednesday night. The Minutewomen (1-2) fell 78-65 after turning over the ball 19 times. UMass committed 12 giveaways at the halftime break. “The turnovers were an issue early,” head coach Mike Leflar...

Amherst, MA · 1d

iBerkshires.com

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North Adams Lions Club Announces Collection Sites for Holiday Food Drive

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Lions Club is partnering with local businesses and organizations for a community food collection this holiday season. From Nov. 10 through Dec. 7, collection boxes will be available at sites across North Adams and Williamstown, where residents can drop off non-perishable food items and pet food.

North Adams, MA · 20h

iBerkshires.com

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Adams Treasurer, Collector Earns Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer

ADAMS, Mass. — Christina Satko, Treasurer/Collector of the Town of Adams, was recently awarded a Certificate designating her as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer. This certification was conferred by the Board of Certification of the state-wide organization of local Tax Collectors and Treasurers, the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association.

Adams, MA · 20h

iBerkshires.com

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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

franklincountynow.com

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Public Hearing on Leary Well water supply protection draws crowd

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — There was standing room only as the Greenfield Economic Development Committee and the Planning Board opened public hearings on three proposals; one to change the multifamily buildings definition to allow for more than one building per lot, another on removing a water supply protection district overlay from the Leary Well, and allowing residential reuse of large accessory structures by special permit.

Greenfield, MA · 15h

MassLive.com

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Amherst Brewing brings local flavor to Yankee Candle Village

Amherst Brewing has opened a taproom at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, offering Massachusetts beers, ciders, wine and more.

Deerfield, MA · 1d

amherstindy.org

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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 · 18h