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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 · 3d
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BCArc Employee Awarded 2026 Statewide Bridge Builder Impact Award

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ed Deveno, a direct care professional at Berkshire County Arc, won the Bridge Builder Impact Award at the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers' (ADDP) Annual Membership Meeting in Westborough. The award recognizes a direct support professional who builds connections and creates pathways to opportunity. Deveno was...

Berkshire County, MA · 1d
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Early snow arrives in parts of western Massachusetts

BLANDFORD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Blandford woke up to snow Friday morning, as highway crews worked to keep roads safe and residents welcomed the early arrival of winter. Snow was already on the ground when a news crew arrived at 5 a.m. Blandford Highway Superintendent Ray Hultay said his crews were ready.

Blandford, 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 · 3d
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Lanesborough Looks to Dissolve Baker Hill Road District

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board is looking to move forward with dissolving the Baker Hill Road District, which is hindering the Berkshire Mall sale. On Friday, the Select Board heard from Vice Chair Juli Baker and Chair Deborah Maynard on how Tuesday negotiations went with Cypress Equities, JMJ Holdings, town counsel, the town administrator, and state Rep. John Barrett III.

Lanesborough, MA · 1d

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I WITNESS: He’s got the whole world in his hands

The venerable Replogle company is located not far from Chicago, Ill. They have been in business for close to 100 years. Replogle manufactures enormous library globes on beautiful mahogany stands accented with brass. During the 1980s, more than a decade before I met her, my wife purchased one for her home library in Los Angeles. I loved that globe so much that when we left California and moved to the East Coast, I insisted that it come with us.

The Berkshires, MA · 1d

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Brick Georgian Home

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a brick Georgian style home for a growing family? Then this might be the house for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 5 Crofut St. This...

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

MassLive.com

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MIAA boys soccer roundup: Monument Mountain, Pembroke advance; West Springfield eliminated

Three Western Massachusetts teams took the field Saturday with a spot in the MIAA state semifinals on the line. Chicopee and West Springfield saw their seasons come to an end, while Monument Mountain continued its postseason run with a quarterfinal victory. Division II. Quarterfinals. No. 2 Wayland (5), No. 10...

West Springfield, MA · 19h

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Ashby won't concede state senate race ahead of recount

The race for New York’s 43rd State Senate District seat remains close enough to trigger an automatic recount. But, that’s not stopping the Democratic candidate from declaring victory. Democrat Devin Lander has declared himself the winner in the tight contest for New York’s 43rd State Senate seat. The...

New York · 2d

WSBS 860AM, 94.1FM

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Wrong-way Signs On Curran Highway Are Not Plate Readers; They Watch For Drivers Going The Wrong Way

New wrong-way signs on Curran Highway aren't cameras reading plates. Flashing LEDs and an overhead eye watch traffic, then alert MassDOT and state police fast.

North Adams, MA · 1d

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Trailmark Bank Hires New Human Resources Leader

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Trailmark Bank, currently operating through its Adams Community Bank and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank divisions, announced the addition of Amy S. Thomson as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Thomson will lead the Bank's human resources strategy, overseeing employee engagement, talent development, recruitment,...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

WWLP

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Westhampton man wins $500K lottery prize, plans to invest in roofing business

A Hampshire County man is celebrating a major lottery win after claiming a $500,000 top prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.

Westhampton, MA · 1d

Times Union

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It’s kitten season. These Columbia County rescues are keeping extra cats off the streets.

Climate change is extending “kitten season” well into winter.

Columbia County, NY · 2d

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Developer Working Through Delay in Opening Williamstown Apartments

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- A delay in obtaining the certificate of occupancy for a 54-unit apartment building on Water Street forced some tenants to postpone their moves this week. The "River Lofts" apartments, the third and final planned phase of development at the Cable Mills property, is funded in part by...

Williamstown, MA · 1d

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Recreating a Gilded Age Floor From a Bag of Rotten Wood

The reference material arrived in a bag: rotted pieces of a wood floor installed over 130 years ago, species unknown. Edward Tsvilik and his team at Huntingdon Valley, Pa.-based Czar Floors pieced the rotted remnants together like a Lego set for a better idea of what the parquet floor in the salon (aka, drawing room) of Ventfort Hall, a Gilded Age mansion in Lenox, Mass., might’ve looked like, for they had been tasked with recreating it.

Lenox, MA · 2d

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Pittsfield expands free public Wi-Fi at two parks

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Pittsfield has expanded its free public Wi-Fi network, adding access points at Durant Park and Westside Riverway Park. The new Wi-Fi service extends to Durant Park, located at 30 John Street, and Westside Riverway Park, located at 185 Dewey Avenue. These locations join several existing public Wi-Fi zones across Pittsfield, including along Maplewood Avenue, along North Street, and at The Common at 100 First Street.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Berkshire Museum Announces Festival of Trees Winter Program

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees returns to the museum this November with the them "Let's Play!" This annual festive tradition sees the museum host dozens of trees decorated by local organizations, businesses, and individuals, all inspired by that year's concept. This year's theme explores how play inspires learning, strengthens community, and celebrates creativity and self-expression, reflecting the many ways it enriches people's lives, stated a press release.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Men’s Basketball Holds Off MCLA for 73-70 Road Victory

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The Wentworth men's basketball team (1-2) picked up its first win of the season on Friday evening at Amsler Campus Center, rallying from a 10-point second-half deficit to earn a 73-70 victory over Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) (0-4). Donovan Holway led all Wentworth scorers with 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting while adding eight rebounds. Jayden Williams finished with 13 points, while Davis Lunn added 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

North Adams, MA · 2d

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Columbia County Supervisor hopes three month Flock moratorium is a step towards a permanent ban

In recent weeks and months, municipalities around the region have protested - and in some cases, restricted - the use of Flock automated license plate readers - commonly referred to as Flock cameras. Most recently, Columbia County's Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday night to place a moratorium on the use of the cameras. Sonja Okun represents the city of Hudson, New York on the Board of Supervisors, and voted in favor of the moratorium. She spoke with WAMC’s Sam Dingman:

Columbia County, NY · 2d

theberkshireedge.com

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From Massachusetts to Montana, energy infrastructure is needed across our nation

We are at different ends of the country, but we are seeing the same energy stressors in our communities. Electricity demand is surging because of housing development, industrial electrification, and electric vehicles. We need to quickly build the generation and transmission infrastructure needed to keep the lights on. Reliable, affordable...

Montana · 1d