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New Thrift Store Brewsters Opens in North AdamsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:05PM / Thursday, December 11, 2025 | |
Casey Albert's been thrifting for years. Above, some the vintage and pretty things she's been able to find. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The new thrift shop on Marshall Street is a little bit "Punky" with an eclectic mix of shiny, vintage and eccentric curated items. Brewsters held its grand opening at 18 Marshall on Thursday; it's open 10 to 7 p.m. Casey Albert said the name for her store — Brewsters — is from a favorite childhood 1980s television sitcom, "Punky Brewster." "She's kind of eccentric and wears unmatching things, and I wear unmatching socks all the time. So that was, kind of 0 Comments
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Home Modification Loan Program Assistance Available in North Adams| 11:34AM / Thursday, December 11, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is announced office hours at the North Adams Public Library on Dec. 11 and 12, 2025, for technical assistance with the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) Application. Office hours will be from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM on Dec. 11, and 10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Dec. 12. HMLP is a state-funded 0 percent interest deferred payment loan for home modifications for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families of children with disabilities. HMLP also provides 3 percent interest loans to qualified landlords who rent homes to elderly or disabled individuals. For property owners, 0 percent interest loans range 0 Comments
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North Adams Council OKs Cruiser Purchase, Bids Farewell to CouncilorsBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of a new police cruiser. The council authorized the transfer of $81,164.81 from the parking meter reserve account to purchase a 2026 Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The account currently has $170,484.16. Chief Mark Bailey said truck will be the supervisor vehicle and can still be used prisoner transport and transporting other items. "We're going for a police truck is because it's easier for us to get barricades out there, road closure signs out there when needed really quickly," he said. "We do have the trailer that we can get out, but to bring a trailer to an incident like 0 Comments
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Congressman Neal Highlights Successes of Pandemic LegislationBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
01:33PM / Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | |
Congressman Neal was chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee when the legislation was implemented. He says he will continue to advocate for funding for businesses, science, education and medicine. CHARLEMONT, Mass. — Federal pandemic funds made available during the Biden administration were critical to ensuring the continuation of Berkshire East, a major employer in the hilltowns. "Every single one of those programs, whether it was PPP, Employee Retention Tax Credit, played an integral role in Berkshire East, keeping it going," said owner Jon Schaefer. "And it was a panic at times." U.S. Rep. Richie Neal, standing 0 Comments
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North Adams Structure Fire Escalates to All-Call Freezing TemperaturesStaff Reports ,
08:34AM / Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A late-night structure fire required an "All-Call" response from North Adams emergency crews Monday, who faced operational challenges due to air temperatures near zero degrees. According to North Adams 911, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Firefighters and emergency personnel were dispatched to 325 Walnut Street. The incident was quickly escalated to an "All-Call," mobilizing all available municipal and mutual aid personnel. While the property was determined to be unoccupied, the extreme cold caused water applied by crews to freeze. This resulted in wet surfaces becoming dangerously icy, creating hazardous conditions for first 0 Comments
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Freight Yard Pub Serving the Community for DecadesBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Saturday, December 06, 2025 | |
One of the eatery's menu mainstays is the popular French onion soup. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Freight Yard Pub has been serving the community for decades with a welcoming atmosphere and homemade food. Siblings Sean and Colleen Taylor are the owners Freight Yard Pub. They took it over with their brother Kevin and Colleen's first husband in 1992. The two came from Connecticut and Boston to establish a restaurant and said they immediately felt welcomed in their new home. "The reception that the community gave us in the beginning was so warm and so welcoming that we knew we found home," Colleen Taylors said. "We've made this area our homes 0 Comments
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Cascade School Supplies Sets Warehouse Tag SaleBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:44PM / Saturday, December 06, 2025 | |
It's been years since the Cascade held a tag sale, which had been an annual event. That means plenty of merchandise to sort through, say company officials. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Cascade School Supplies is bringing back its warehouse tag sale after an absence of years. "The Cascade tag sale is a long-standing community tradition where we open our warehouse to educators and the public to offer school, office and art supplies for pennies on the dollar," said Vice President Todd Shafer. "The event ran for many years, and we're excited to bring it back." The company has been in the business of supplying schools with everything from 0 Comments
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Candidates Sought for Vacant North Adams School Committee SeatBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
02:59PM / Friday, December 05, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the committee. Letters of interest should be submitted to Bobbi Tassone, administrative assistant to the superintendent, at btassone@napsk12.org by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The School Committee and City Council will hear from candidates and vote for the new committee member at the council's regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The schedule presented by Mayor Jennifer Macksey was approved at the School Committee's meeting on Tuesday. The successful candidate will fill the four-year seat won by Chelsey Lyn Ciolkowski in the Nov. 4 election. 0 Comments
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Mass MoCA Welcomes New Tenant, Hosts Route 2 Study RevealBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
06:24PM / Thursday, December 04, 2025 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Commission approved a new tenant Monday for the third floor of Building 1, above Bright Ideas Brewery. Gianne Inc. uses recycled materials to create funcational art. "They are corporation that recycles textiles into functional handmade home art pieces such as quilts and rugs, promoting sustainability through creative design," said Jason Ahuja, senior manager of public initiatives. According to Ahuja, the company is a mother and son duo who will be producing their work in the 400 square foot space. Their lease will be two years long and started on Oct. 1. Director 0 Comments
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Companion Corner: Millie at No Paws Left BehindBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
03:45PM / Thursday, December 04, 2025 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There is a quiet dog at No Paws Left Behind looking for her forever home. iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Millie is over a year old and has been at the shelter for about a month. She was surrendered to the shelter after her previous owners had some family issues. Executive Director Noelle Howland introduced us to Millie, who is quiet and likes to lay down. "I wouldn't say she's too high energy, but she definitely has the capability of being pretty high energy at times. Overall in the kennel, she does fantastic. She really just curls up in her bed the
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Weekend Outlook: Jolly HolidayBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
10:21AM / Thursday, December 04, 2025 | |
 Check out the activities happening this weekend around the county including many holiday-themed events like Santa meet and greets, and some Christmas tree lightings. Find all the craft fairs and bazaars happening here. Editor's Pick Holly Jolly Holiday
Holiday Brook Farm, Dalton
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the farm for hot chocolate, wreath decorating, kids crafts, animals, wagon rides, and local gifts. Families will also have the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and take a photo. More information here. Multiple Days Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic
Downtown Pittsfield
Friday and Saturday There will be many holiday-themed events happening, including
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North Adams Schools' Food Service Being Spotlighted by DESEBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:07AM / Thursday, December 04, 2025 | |
A photographer from DESE captures an employee serving lunch. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The public schools' food service department is being featured in a video by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The marketing department at DESE visited Drury High School the week of Thanksgiving to showcase the district's farm-to-school food initiatives and look at student attendance. Food Service Director Thomas Lark, in a presentation to the School Committee on Tuesday, said the district is in line for grant funding, but he couldn't release details just yet. "We did secure some grant funding to do some farm-to-school 0 Comments
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