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Dalton Firefighter Recognized for Going Above and BeyondBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Thursday, January 08, 2026 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Fire Department is celebrating one of its own with the inaugural Above and Beyond Award. Firefighter and emergency medical technician Ryan Foley was presented the award in December. "In the past, had a couple of different types of awards just trying to recognize folks for their hard work and efforts throughout the year and encourage people to sort of push themselves professionally," said Charlotte Crane, fire prevention officer and EMT. Interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat proposed the recognition after noticing many of the firefighters going "above and beyond" with their work. Foley was selected for always doing more than needed. For
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North Adams Bar Accused of Underage ServiceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:08AM / Thursday, January 08, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The License Commission continued a hearing on Key West to next month to allow for a consultation with the city solicitor. The State Street bar is accused of both underage serving and overserving related to an incident on Nov. 15. Commissioner Peter Breen asked for the chance to confer with the solicitor on fines or charges. According to Police Chief Mark Bailey, parents called police at about 11:30 on that Saturday night to report at least five underage drinkers in the bar. Officers responded found two intoxicated 20-year-old men inside. "They did indicate that they were allowed into the bar, that they were not carded, 0 Comments
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BHS Upgrades Respiratory Illness Alert to Moderate Level| 02:01PM / Wednesday, January 07, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – As the Berkshire region experiences a heightened level of respiratory illnesses, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has raised its Respiratory Illness Alert level to Yellow, or Moderate, triggering updated masking and visitation requirements, effective Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 7 am. Respiratory illnesses are impacting a significant number of BHS patients, and the changes are being implemented to enhance safety for BHS staff, patients and visitors. Yellow signifies moderate activity and now requires masking for all BHS staff when in direct contact with patients. Any patients with symptoms should mask, and BHS asks that visitors who have any respiratory illness
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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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