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Software Glitch Caused Clarksburg Tax Bill ErrorBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
10:41AM / Wednesday, January 07, 2026 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Officials say a software glitch caused the third-quarter property tax bills to include interest through the fourth quarter. Treasurer/Tax Collector Kelly Haskins told the Select Board on Monday that revised bills with the correct amounts were mailed out and that homeowners should be receiving them this week. She said the issue had been with the third-party vendor and that revised bills include a statement explaining the calculation error and apologizing for the inconvenience. The correct amount is reflected for residents paying through UniPay on the town's website. "We have followed up with our software vendor to assure 0 Comments
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North Adams Schools Say Goodbye to Alcombright, Await His ReplaceBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:49AM / Wednesday, January 07, 2026 | |
Richard Alcmbright, former mayor, encouraged citizens to get involved rather than sitting on the sidelines criticizing. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee bid adieu to Richard Alcombright for a second time on Tuesday. The former mayor was presented with a clock in 2017 upon the completion of his fourth term as chair of the committee; on Tuesday, he received another clock marking his four years as a member of the committee. "I have 49 years of aggregate elected services," said Alcombright. "My point is this, that I would not have done it if I didn't love it. The rewards of public service far outweigh any resulting things that 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Looking to Reduce Costs of North Berkshire School UnionBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:43PM / Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday discussed its planned presentation to Thursday's North Berkshire School Union "super committee." The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Clarksburg School. Officials have been mulling a more equitable split on the costs of the school union since last winter. The town currently pays about 54 percent of the administrative costs of the shared superintendency based on enrollment. "After reviewing a few things, we're noticing the superintendent oversees four principals, the other school committee meetings, state reporting, oversees school buildings," said Chair Daniel 0 Comments
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Moresi & Associates Celebrates 25 Years with Donation to North Adams Regional Hospital| 11:08AM / Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Moresi & Associates is proud to announce a charitable donation of $25,000 to North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH). This contribution was presented to NARH on Dec. 11, 2025. For more than two decades, Moresi & Associates has been rooted in Berkshire County, working to strengthen the local community through responsible, proactive property management, development, and civic engagement, stated a press release. This donation supports Berkshire Health System's ongoing dedication to delivering high-quality healthcare to residents throughout the region. Representatives from 0 Comments
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Business 2025 Year in Review By Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:50PM / Sunday, January 04, 2026 | |
 This year Berkshire County saw many new businesses open — from restaurants to local goods — as well as new owners taking over existing companies. Pittsfield Economic Development
The Berkshire Innovation Center will expand by nearly a third to accommodate a high-tech optics lab. Perhaps the biggest news was the development of an optics technology hub at the Berkshire Innovation Center. The proposal attracted $5.2 million transformation grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Innovation Institute, a $2 million state earmark in the economic development bond bill, and another $1 million from Pittsfield's
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Mount Everett Tops McCann Tech to Go to 6-1By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
11:26PM / Friday, January 02, 2026 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. – Brady Carpenter recorded a double-double, and James Green played lockdown defense Friday as the Mount Everett boys basketball team beat McCann Tech, 49-33. Carpenter scored 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for the Eagles, who bounced back from their first loss of the season and improved to 6-1 this winter. Green drew the defensive assignment on McCann Tech’s Zach Howland, who came in averaging more than 18 points per game but scored just 10 – two in the second half. Mount Everett coach Jowe Warren was happy to get out of the game with Howland scoring just 10. “That’s what we worked on, leading up to this 0 Comments
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Macksey, Shade Pledge Compassion, Accountability as City LeadersBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:27PM / Thursday, January 01, 2026 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey was sworn into a third term on Thursday; Councilor Ashley Shade was unanimously elected council president. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new government took the reins at City Hall on New Year's Day, pledging to move North Adams forward with compassion and accountability. "My focus, as your mayor, has been and will continue to be, one of restoring accountability, stability, strengthening city operations and making meaningful progress of long standing challenges," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey, entering her third term. "City government has worked to move from reaction to action, addressing deferred issues, 0 Comments
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Happy New Year from iBerkshires.com | 08:16AM / Thursday, January 01, 2026 | |
 We hope all of our readers have had a happy holiday season. Thank you for making iBerkshires your go-to source for local news. We appreciate your support and will continue to provide you with the relevant information you need in your daily lives as we enter 2026. From all of us at iBerkshires, Happy New Year! 0 Comments
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Snow, Frigid Temperatures Ring in New Year | 12:24PM / Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
Prepare for a cold and snowy arrival of 2026. A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., beginning at 7 p.m. New Year's Eve through 10 a.m. on Thursday for Northern Berkshire and Southern Vermont. The forecast is for snow accumulations of up to 5 inches, with more possible in the higher elevations of the Green Mountains. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions, especially tonight during any travel for New Year's Eve celebrations. Snowfall will be light to moderate with an Arctic cold front moving through the region. 0 Comments
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North Adams Inauguration Set for New Year's DayStaff Reports,
10:04AM / Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city's new government will be sworn in on Thursday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. in Council Chambers. The inauguration and organization of government is open to the public and may be broadcast on Northern Berkshire Community Television. City Clerk Tina Leonesio will be in charge, calling the council to order and administering the oath of office until the new president is elected and sworn in. Once the council is issued its committee and liaison assignment, the School Committee members and McCann School Committee representatives will be sworn in. The president will select two councilors to draw seat numbers for the next term and 0 Comments
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North Adams Year in Review 2025By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:52AM / Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll was at Mass MoCA on April 13 for 413 Day. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The year 2025 pointed to the city's future with three big projects — a proposal to take down the deteriorating Veterans Memorial Bridge, funding for design and planning on a bike path to connect North County, and a big step forward in the construction of a $65 million elementary school. This fall's election also saw a reconfiguration of the City Council, with voters placing women in the majority for the first time in the city's history. Come Jan. 1, Mayor Jennifer Macksey will be inaugurated for a third term and Ashley Shade will pick up the gavel to 0 Comments
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North Adams Awarded Grant to Support First Responder Health, Wellness| 01:40PM / Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) to support the health and wellness of local first responders through advanced, preventative medical screenings. The grant will allow the City to offer comprehensive cardiac-focused health screenings to all North Adams Police and Fire personnel. The program goes beyond a standard annual physical and is designed to provide early insight into cardiovascular health risks commonly faced by Public Safety professionals. Screenings will include advanced lipid and biomarker testing, along with personalized health consultations, delivered in 0 Comments
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