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Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:13AM / Saturday, August 09, 2025 | |
Williams College professor Amy Holzapfel shows a student at the event how to crochet. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street. Their creations will become part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef Project, which has attracted thousands of participants from around the world. Williams College in Williamstown has been collaborating with community members and local organizations on artists Christine and Margaret Wertheims' international project that will become part of a life-size installation. "What we're going
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NBT Bank Welcomes New North Adams Branch Manager| 01:33PM / Friday, August 08, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — NBT Bank announced that it has named Al Bedini, Jr. branch manager of the bank's office located at 331 State Road. "Al brings with him exceptional management experience," said Amanda Goewey, NBT's Massachusetts retail market manager. "I look forward to the positive impact his customer care skills and teamwork mindset will have for both our customers and employees in the North Adams community." Bedini has 37 years of banking experience. Most recently, he served as assistant branch manager with Greylock Federal Credit Union. Prior to that he held roles with TD Bank and MountainOne Bank. Bedini received his education 0 Comments
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Bushika No-Hitter Helps Force Defend 10U County TitleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
09:08PM / Thursday, August 07, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – McKinley Bushika struck out 12 Thursday to lead the Berkshire Force 10-and-under travel softball team to a 12-0 win over Northern Berkshire in the championship game of the Berkshire County summer league. Bushika went the distance in the circle for the Force, which ended the game in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single from Sophia Tardibuono that brought home Mila Ostellino. Bushika struck out six in a row at one point and did not allow a hit. But she also dealt with runners on base in three of the game’s five innings, including the top of the first, when Northern Berkshire loaded the bases with one out before Bushika closed the door 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and MoreBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:08PM / Thursday, August 07, 2025 | |
Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations. Editor's Picks The Mount Community Day
2 Plunkett St, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a day of music and art with the family. There will be performances, baby goats, face painting, and more. You will also be able to step inside Edith Wharton's estate for free from 2 to 5 p.m. More information here. Zucchini Festival Downtown West Stockbridge Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Depot and Center streets will be filled with vendors and zucchini-flavored activities, including a costume contest and weigh-off. There will also be children's games and activities and a 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Soap Box Derby Returns SaturdayCommunity submission,
10:15AM / Thursday, August 07, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Westside Legends will host its fourth annual Westside Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 10. Check-in for racers starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Robbins Avenue. The event features a day of activities for the whole family. There will be three race classes: kids from 6-12, kids from 13-17, and an adult class, ages 18 and older. Trophies will be presented in each division. The racers will “zoom” down Robbins Avenue, and the finish line will be at Southern Avenue. Inspired by soap box races in Pittsfield’s West Side during the 1960s, 0 Comments
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North Adams Mayoral Hopeful Pledges Transparency, ProgressBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:50PM / Wednesday, August 06, 2025 | |
Scott Berglund, center, speaks with residents at his campaign office on Eagle Street. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Scott Berglund says he'll be more transparent about the city's business and more aggressive in tracking down extra revenue if elected mayor. The challenger for the corner office held his campaign kickoff during First Friday last week in his headquarters on Eagle Street. "As your mayor, I'll fight for the resources to rebuild and modernize our city, because a strong foundation supports everything else," he told the two dozen or so gathered in the old Molly's Bakery. "We also need to attract and support new 0 Comments
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North Adams Historical Commission Seeks to Preserve RecordsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
12:07PM / Wednesday, August 06, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Historical Commission is hoping to be more active in the preservation of materials important to the city's history. Former city clerks Maryanne Abuisi and Marilyn Gomeau were invited to Monday's meeting to provide some background on what had been done in the past to maintain records in that office. Abuisi worked in the city clerk's office for 28 years, retiring in 2003, when Gomeau took over as city clerk for 15. Chair Gabrielle West said commissioners were looking for some guidance on how to proceed based on prior efforts. Gomeau said a lot of the preservation during her term had been taken on by 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Police Arrest Erratic Route 8 DriverStaff Reports,
07:00PM / Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A North Adams man who led police on a high-speed chase Monday was taken into custody after trying to flee on foot. A "be on the lookout" had been issued Monday afternoon for a 2018 blue Subaru Legacy that had been driving erratically and reportedly caused an accident on Route 8 near Unistress. The BOLO was canceled just before 3 p.m. when the driver was taken into custody by Pittsfield Police. Police Chief Thomas Dawley wrote Tuesday that dispatch had begun receiving calls at about 2:14 p.m. that a vehicle had struck a pole in the area of 550 Cheshire Road. Officers were alerted that another vehicle had caused the accident and 0 Comments
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Outer Space Theme for 69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade| 12:00PM / Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire and the Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade announced that the theme of the upcoming Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade is "To Northern Berkshire and Beyond." This year's theme is outer space. According to a press release: Calling all beings of the cosmos! The countdown has begun and it is time to show your space-themed spirit. The Parade Committee encourages explorers of all ages to fire up their imaginations and blast off from Saturn (or your home) to participate in this year's parade. Dust off your moonboots, bedazzle your rockets, dress in your best galactic gear and join us for a celebration 0 Comments
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Northern Berkshire Community Contra Dance | 11:42AM / Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. There will be a community contra dance on Saturday, Aug. 9. North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling by Andy Davis, and live music provided by local musicians. All are welcome. Come alone, or with friends - most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for instruction in the basics. The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams. Use the door closest to the post office. Admission is pay-as-you-can: $5 - $15, or barter 0 Comments
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Door Prize Now Serving in North Adams' Hotel DownstreetBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | |
Swifty Josephs' pan-fried pierogies with caramelized onions, saurkraut and housemade hot sauce. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Husband and wife restaurateurs Bryan "Swifty" Josephs and Jenny Klowden have been taking the long road to bring their popular comfort food to a permanent home. They had a residence at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, where they sold some of their signature dishes, as well as working in area restaurants, bringing their food to farmers markets and operating a catering business. That lead them to Hotel Downstreet, where they opened last month. "The farmers markets are located really, like right outside the front 0 Comments
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North Adams Committee Ordered to Amend Meeting MinutesBy Staff Reports,
03:40PM / Monday, August 04, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two city committees were found to have violated Open Meeting law according to findings issued by the Attorney General's Office in July. School Building Committee was found to be in violation regarding a meeting held on Jan. 21 and ordered to amend its minutes and the City Council's General Government Committee for a meeting held Feb. 18 for improper posting. The AG's Office found the School Building Committee meeting minutes for Jan. 21 were insufficient in that they were not detailed enough, failed to include documents presented, and did not identify where the meeting was being held and which committee members 0 Comments
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