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New Cafe Opening in Pittsfield's Former 'That's A Wrap' Space

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new cafe is moving into the former That's A Wrap space at the corner of First and Fenn Streets. Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham has submitted a request for a 10-minute parking-loading zone in front of 132 Fenn St. It was referred to the Traffic Commission after last Tuesday's City Council meeting under Rule 27.

Pittsfield, MA · 1d
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First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

Berkshire County's first indoor climbing gym officially opened its doors Friday in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Great Barrington, MA · 1d

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This Gigantic Floating Rock In Massachusetts Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie Set

Nature apparently decided that Massachusetts needed something truly jaw-dropping, and the result is Balance Rock in Lanesborough, a massive boulder that looks like it has absolutely no business doing what it’s doing. Sitting perched on a tiny cluster of smaller rocks, this enormous slab of stone seems to defy...

Massachusetts · 6d
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Another emergency for Housatonic Water Works

Update Friday, Nov. 6 2:50 p.m.: Leak estimated at 20 gallons per minute, work won’t begin until Monday, Nov. 9. Lenox Construction is scheduled to begin repair work near Van Deusenville Road and Oak Street on Monday. The leak is estimated at approximately 20 gallons per minute. Conservation efforts...

Great Barrington, MA · 1d
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State Rep. John Barrett III Says Reviving The Berkshire Mall 'Needs To Happen'

Behind the scenes, State Rep. John Barrett III is stitching a deal back together for the Berkshire Mall, with water, sewer and road help on the table.

Lanesborough, MA · 2d

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Five Springfield families selected to purchase affordable homes for $215K

Five Springfield families are one step closer to becoming homeowners after being selected in an affordable housing lottery Friday, with newly constructed homes being offered for $215,000 each.

Springfield, MA · 16h

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Beneath the Mountain: The Tragedy and Folklore of the Hoosac Tunnel

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beneath the Hoosac Mountain, between North Adams and Florida, Massachusetts, runs a railroad tunnel whose history is marked by engineering breakthroughs, deadly accidents and generations of ghost stories. Stretching approximately 4.75 miles through the mountain, the Hoosac Tunnel was one of the most ambitious American...

North Adams, MA · 1d

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MassDOT Virtual Design Public Hearing - 11/19/26

Upcoming Virtual Design Public Hearing hosted by MassDOT regarding upgrades to existing pedestrian signal features and installation of additional crosswalks to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings, including two locations in Westfield on Route 20, one at the Delmont Avenue intersection and the other from the Walmart driveway to East Mountain Road.

Westfield, MA · 1d

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WMass agency reversing the pipeline to prison, one student at a time

HOLYOKE — Sonia Mendez, 43, is only two semesters shy of earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from Westfield State University. The Western Massachusetts woman has come a long way since her days serving time behind bars in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Framingham. Mendez spent a total of...

Holyoke, MA · 22h

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$37M bridge replacement project to bring traffic detours to Springfield’s Armory Street

Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield should prepare for traffic detours beginning Monday as MassDOT starts preliminary work on a $37 million bridge replacement project.

Springfield, MA · 16h

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North Adams' Walnut Street Work to Start Next Spring

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Work on the Walnut Street retaining wall is expected to begin next spring. However, preparations for the project are starting now with the removal of trees, placement of utility poles and installation of drainage down Oak Street this fall — dependent on weather. "We...

North Adams, MA · 3d

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Columbia County social services commissioner suddenly resigns

Bob Gibson’s resignation was announced Wednesday, though the county would not give a reason for the commissioner’s departure.

Columbia County, NY · 1d

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Pittsfield School Committee Hears Considerations for Proposed West Side Build

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City leaders hope to see a new West Side school in five years, despite knowing that is an ambitious goal. In envisioning a new campus, in addition to the school's population and construction, planners are considering another access road for better traffic flow, a modern library program, and whether there will be an auditorium.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Western Mass House Race Turns Ugly With Ethics Complaint, AI Attack Ads

Westfield Police Department — Perron's Former Workplace in Ethics Complaint. Voters across nine Western Massachusetts towns and part of Agawam head to the polls today to decide a three-way fight for the 3rd Hampden House seat, a contest that has featured accusations of empty committee chairs, a disputed financial disclosure and AI-generated campaign videos. Incumbent Republican Nick Boldyga, who has held the seat for nearly 16 years, faces Agawam City Councilor Tom Hendrickson, a Democrat, and independent Jason Perron, a former police officer and Southwick Selectboard member.

Agawam, MA · 3d

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Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Pittsfield Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 2

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Halloween is over, but residents have another annual event to look forward to: Pittsfield's tree-lighting ceremony. The Parks Commission recently approved the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Park Square. There will be remarks from city leadership, songs from...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Agawam mayor defends affordable housing trust ahead of council vote

AGAWAM — The mayor's proposed affordable housing "toolbox" continues to draw a sharp critique. With a possible vote on the City Council agenda for Wednesday night, several councilors expressed doubts about the affordable housing trust fund in a workshop meeting on Monday. Mayor Christopher C. Johnson repeatedly said the trust fund would be "just a tool" to build homes that fit the vision of the town, not of developers.

Agawam, MA · 3d

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East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school, with some members voicing concerns of costs not going to the right place and others wary of setting a precedent by accepting gifts with potential stipulations.

East Longmeadow, MA · 22h

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‘The Simpsons’ writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour

A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.

Springfield, MA · 1d