 | Holiday Hours: Labor Day
Boston-born Labor Secretary Frances Perkins was the first woman to hold a Cabinet position and the architect of Social Security.
Labor Day is being celebrated Monday, Sept.1. Labor Day was established as a federal holiday in 1971 by Congress and is held on the first Monday of September. Read a history of Labor Day here.
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| Berkshires Awarded Grants to Boost Woodland Restoration, Tourism
BOSTON, Mass. — The state awarded he Berkshire Naural Resource Council, Adams, Cheshire, Peru, and Williamstown grants designed to protect forests and boost local economies in Western Massachusetts.
Through the Woodlands Partnership Program, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is providing |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center RISE Together 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join Elizabeth Freeman Center in September for RISE Together 2025 - six community walks to end domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County and beyond.
Rise Together brings friends, families, neighbors, and community leaders together to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and take a |
 | North Berkshire School Districts Participating in Regionalization Study
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Three North Berkshire school districts are embarking on a state-funded study of secondary education options.
The collaboration's been percolating between Hoosac Valley Regional School District, Northern Berkshire School Union and North Adams Public Schools for more than a year. An application |
 | Weekend Outlook: Farewell Summer
Summer doesn't really end until Sept. 22, but Labor Day and the start of school mark the end of the summer season for venues around the county. Still, there's enough going on to keep you busy this three-day weekend, including music, mixers, and barbecues.
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| Windsor Lake Closed to Swimming
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Windsor Lake has been closed following the identification of an unusual algae bloom in the water.
This measure has been taken out of an abundance of caution while awaiting the results of further testing and determine whether treatment will be necessary, according to the mayor's |
| National Conference on AI in Rural Economies In North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire, the Berkshire Innovation Center and the Center on Rural Innovation will hold a conference artificial intelligence on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
"Accelerating What's Possible: The Next Chapter for Rural Economies in the Age of AI" will be happening at Massachusetts Museum of |
 | Ayrhill Farms Again Defends Torchia League Title
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Three different Ayrhill Farms hitters went 4-for-4 in a 20-2 win over Chris' Girls in the championship game of the Pat Torchia Softball League.
Jackie LaRochelle had two doubles among her four hits and drove in six runs as Ayrhill Farms claimed its 10th straight league crown.
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 | Ramunto's Pizzeria Reopens in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A Main Street eatery has reopened under new ownership after being closed for four months.
Angie Mazza the new owner of Ramunto's Pizza & Pub, but she's no stranger to Ramunto's. Mazza has been working at the restaurant for about five years in various positions.
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 | MSBA OKs McCann, Monument School Projects
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two high schools in Berkshire County were approved funding for projects by the Massachusetts School Building Authority board on Wednesday.
McCann Technical School has been approved for a $17 million project to update the 63-year-old school's roof, windows and doors, and Monument Mountain Regional |
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