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Great Spots to Catch a Fish in Berkshire CountyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
10:03AM / Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
Windsor Lake in North Adams is regularly stocked with trout. Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of time and great weather to catch some fish. Most major lakes, ponds, and rivers, including the Housatonic, are open to fishing year-round with catch limits; smaller rivers and brooks have catch limits of three after Sept. 11 and eight after April 1. Find a list of fishing seasons and limits here. Berkshire County has scenic places to sail this fall as well as stand on the edge and cast out. Windsor Lake North Adams Affectionately known as Fish Pond, this small lake is stocked with rainbow trout, some brook and brown trout, and chain pickerel. Restrooms 0 Comments
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Friday Front Porch Feature: An Elegant Home With SpaceBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:08PM / Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a spacious property near Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the Clark Art Institute? Then this is 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 54 Pinehill Terrace. The raised ranch was built in 1972 and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's 3,188 square feet with 1.61 acres in the quiet neighborhood of Autumn Heights at the foot of the Mohawk Trail. The house includes a sunroom and two decks to enjoy the scenery. It also has a finished walkout basement with a kitchenette that could work for an in-law suite. It's on
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BMC Achieves 4-Star Quality Rating from CMS | 08:03AM / Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) has been given a 4-star rating for overall quality by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), based on how the hospital has performed across several areas of quality. The overall star rating is based on how well a hospital performs across different areas of quality, such as treating heart attacks and pneumonia, readmission rates, and safety of care. BMC scored at or above the national average on mortality, safety of care and readmission rates and performed well in patient experience and timely and effective care. "This 4-star rating reflects the 0 Comments
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McCann Tea Room Announces Fall Schedule | 10:50AM / Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Tea Room has released its schedule for the fall season, with service available on select Thursdays and Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The first service is slated for Thursday, Oct. 2. The Tea Room will offer a menu featuring a variety of appetizers, lighter fare, and entrees. Highlights include a classic French Onion Soup Au Gratin, a Philly Cheese Steak served with French fries, and entrees such as Baked Stuffed Shrimp and Chicken Parmesan. The menu will also feature a "Dessert of the day" and a selection of beverages. The schedule includes two dates in October, four in November, and two in December. The final buffets of 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Asked to Consider Nip Bottle BanBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:27AM / Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
Chief Mark Bailey says communities that have banned nips have seen reductions in their litter and calls for protective custody because of alcoholism. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police Chief Mark Bailey wants to clean up the streets — of nip bottles. He proposed a ban on the diminutive alcohol containers have become a litter nuisance all over the city, but especially around local liquor stores. "We've noticed that when we have an OUI, the No. 1 thing found in their vehicle is nip bottles as well," Bailey told the City Council on Tuesday. "That used to be a can of beer, a six-pack of beer that we find in the car. Now it's 0 Comments
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North Adams Played Host to Rural Network ConferenceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
Bryana Ray, director of the Rural Innovation Network, opens the summit at Hotel Downstreet on Sept. 10 NORTH ADAMS Mass. — The smallest city in the state played host two weeks ago to representatives from 40 other small rural communities around the country. The Rural Innovation Network Summit brought together industry experts, policy leaders, and rural economy innovators to network on rural economic development and innovation. The Berkshire Innovation Center and 1Berkshire, the county's economic development organization, partnered in bringing the sixth annual summit to North Adams. "It's been this amazing opportunity to see folks from all 0 Comments
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MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College Ranking| 08:05AM / Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has maintained its position as the No. 6 Top Public Liberal Arts School in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings. This marks 11 consecutive years in the top ten. "Eleven years of top-ten recognition is a testament to our faculty, staff, and the entire MCLA community's dedication to student success," said President James F. Birge, Ph.D. "This consistency in rankings reflects our core mission: providing an affordable, transformative liberal arts education that empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and make meaningful 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Taking Seat Nominations After November ElectionBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:55AM / Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council postponed action on filling its vacant seat until after the November election. The councilors indicated their preference for seating the highest non-incumbent vote-getter but will still take letters of interest from candidates. The council debated the proposition at its last meeting on the resignation of Councilor Deanna Morrow. Council President Bryan Sapienza had suggested leaving the seat open; other councilors debated seating someone now for the final five or six meetings of the year. On Tuesday, the council voted accept letters, on the suggestion of Councilor Ashley Shade, but also pushed any decision until 0 Comments
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MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House Series | 08:03AM / Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host three Fall Mini Open Houses designed to give prospective students and their families an intimate look at campus life and academic offerings. The Fall Mini Open Houses will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 1p.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. During each event, visitors will have the opportunity to tour campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn about MCLA's academic programs, admissions process, and student resources. The Mini Open House format allows students 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire United Way Enters 90th Year Exceeding Fund Drive GoalBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:34PM / Monday, September 22, 2025 | |
NBUW Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote on next year's slate of officers. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A round of applause greeted the number for Northern Berkshire United Way's annual campaign drive: $530,000. "Last year, at our annual meeting, we presented our goal for the campaign at $475,000," said Executive Director Patti Messina to the annual business meeting and campaign launch on Wednesday at Norad Mill. "With a lot of work and your support — we have surpassed it. I'm a little emotional on that. ... "We could not have met this amazing goal and gone past it without the support of this community for 0 Comments
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MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting Applications| 11:34AM / Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program. The M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare them to make an impact in their school communities. Programs include M.Ed. with initial licensure, professional teacher licensure with M.Ed., M.Ed. with individualized plan of study non-licensure, and accelerated 4+1 bachelor's degree with M.Ed. "When you finish our program here, you will be licensed as a public school teacher 0 Comments
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North Adams Seeks Christmas Tree Donations for Downtown Holiday Displays| 02:10PM / Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is seeking the donation of two large Christmas trees to be erected downtown this coming holiday season. The trees should range from 25 to 30 feet in height. Trees from the Northern Berkshire region are preferred, with donations welcomed through the first week of November. Residents or businesses interested in contributing are encouraged to contact the Wire & Alarm Division at (413) 662-3155. If calling outside of business hours, leave a message. 0 Comments
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