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Veteran Spotlight: Marine Corp. Tim WoodwardBy Wayne Soares, Special to iBerkshires
05:17PM / Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
 FALMOUTH, Mass. — Tim Woodward served his country in the Marine Corps as a corporal from 1983 to 1987. Having grown up with Tim, you knew he was the type of person who would succeed at whatever he attempted. His drive and discipline set him apart from his peers, even at a young age. He would have four college acceptances after graduating from Falmouth High School, but put them on hold to enlist in the Marines, where he did his basic training at Parris Island, S.C. "It was definitely an eye opener," he said. "I had some pretty good preparation as my father and uncle were Marines. It was a lot of work, more mental than physical, and a lot of 0 Comments
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Columbia Climate Scientist to Explore Faith and Environmentalism at MCLA| 03:50PM / Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) welcomes Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin, Director and Senior Research Scientist at Columbia Climate School's Center for Integrated Earth System Information (CIESIN), as part of its Green Living Seminar Series on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Dr. de Sherbinin will present "How Religion Influences Our Relationship with the Environment," examining the complex connections between spiritual beliefs and environmental stewardship. The talk will explore how different faith traditions shape attitudes toward nature, conservation, and climate action. According to a press release: A geographer 0 Comments
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Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Local Food Banks| 01:26PM / Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provided 1 million meals to food banks serving families across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Through Sack Hunger, every $5 customer donation helps deliver 10 meals to neighbors in need. This impact is amplified by Big Y's additional contributions, including designated proceeds from Produce, Floral and Meat departments, along with a portion of sales from Big Y's family of private label brands. Together, these efforts help ensure food banks can meet increased demand during the winter months. Since its launch in 2010, Sack Hunger has continued to grow in reach and impact, stated a press 0 Comments
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Mass MoCA Kidspace February School Break Workshops | 03:50PM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) educators will host a series of free workshops for all ages during February school break. The workshop, to be held in Kidspace, will be held from Feb. 16-20. Workshops take place at 11 am and 1 pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. The full schedule can be found here. The ArtBar will also be open for drop-in art-making throughout the day. Free; RSVP encouraged but not required 0 Comments
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Clarksburg Officials Updated on Grant Projects; Input Sought on Town PlaygroundBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
12:44PM / Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
Courteny Morehouse updates the Select Board on several grants at last week's board meeting. CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Four Corners Project wants input on playground designs for the Cook Veterans Memorial Field. The Four Corners Project is an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change. The area includes Clarksburg School, the Senior/Community Center and the area around the intersections of West Cross, Cross, and Middle roads. It is being funded through a $215,148 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness. Courteny Morehouse, principal planner with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, told the Select 0 Comments
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North Adams Council Hears Presentation on Drury Mentor ProgramBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
Joshua Vallieres runs through some of the work he does as a youth wellness coach at Drury High School during the City Council meeting. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Tuesday's City Council meeting was an evening for presentations and a proclamation for American Heart Month in February. Mayor Jennifer Macksey's declaration was focused on Congenital Heart Defect Awareness, being marked this week. "I am dedicating this proclamation to my little friend Natalie," she said, pointing to the young daughter of her executive assistant Lindsay Randall. "This proclamation is in honor of Nat and her struggle, but her strength to persevere." The 0 Comments
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North Adams School Project Awards $51M BidBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:10AM / Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee has awarded the Greylock School project to Fontaine Bros. Inc. of Springfield. Mayor Jennifer Macksey said she could "breathe a little better" with a bid contract that comes in nearly $2 million under budget. The committee approved a bid of $50,498,544 on Thursday night that includes two alternates — the rebuild of the Appalachian Trail kiosk and the relocation and reconstruction of the baseball field. "I will say, all in all, for us to have overall the number of bidders that we had interested in our project, and especially to receive the GC bids that we did, the team Colliers and 0 Comments
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MCLA Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services| 03:45PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to qualified residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting Feb. 11. Through the IRS's VITA program, MCLA students assist taxpayers by providing free tax preparation services. To qualify, individuals and families must earn $69,000 or less. The program also serves those with disabilities, limited English-speaking skills, and individuals over the age of 65 with retirement or pension income. Students work under the supervision of MCLA 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Presidents Day| 01:00PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
Gen. George Washington taking command of the Continental Army in Cambridge in 1775. Washington's Birthday will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 16.
The holiday was first enacted by Congress in 1879 to mark George Washington's birthday on Feb. 22 and later moved to the third Monday in February in 1968. While the name of the federal holiday remains Washington's Birthday, it is more often referred to as Presidents Day to include the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12.
Washington was born in 1732 (or Feb. 11, 1731, according to the old-style calendar) in Colonial Virginia. A Founding Father, he would lead the new nation as head of the Continental Army in the Revolution and as
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Weekend Outlook: Love Is in the Air for Valentines DayBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:29PM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
 Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including Valentine's parties, plays, and more. Editor's Pick North Adams WinterFest
Downtown North Adams
Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown North Adams transforms into a winter wonderland with a variety of activities for families to enjoy. Take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage ride downtown, where you can participate in a craft fair, street hockey, children's games, and more. Activities' line-up here. 10x10 Arts Festival It's Pittsfield's 15th year of putting on a festival with winter and cultural events to get families out of the house and enjoy what the city has to offer:
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Court Briefs: Contractor Guilty of Tax Fraud, Windsor Man Sentenced for Threats| 10:34AM / Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
Windsor Man Sentenced in Threat Case A Windsor man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Springfield for making online threats and extortionate demands. Michael Andrew Rodgers, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to 15 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. In November 2025, Rodgers pleaded guilty to one count of threatening interstate communications and one count of extortionate interstate communications. Rodgers was arrested and charged in September 2024. On April 5, 2023, Rodgers posted a threat on the Google review page of a Springfield medical practice that stated: "They gonna get what's 0 Comments
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MountainOne Bank Promotes AVP Loan Operations and Business Analyst Manager | 08:13AM / Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Bank announced the promotion of Kyle Shepard to Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations and Business Analyst Manager. In his role as AVP of loan operations, Shepard oversees the daily functions of the loan servicing department, including payment processing, escrow management, and collections. As business analyst manager, he supervises a team responsible for developing and implementing strategies and procedures that strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer service, and mitigate risk. Shepard joined MountainOne in March 2014 as a personal banker. Over his nearly 12 years with the organization, he has advanced through a series 0 Comments
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