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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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'Crucible' Book Reading at North Adams Library| 07:54AM / Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Independent filmmaker, screenwriter, actor and novelist John Sayles will discuss his latest book, "Crucible," at the North Adams Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. "Crucible" is a historical novel that looks at industrialist and automobile titan Henry Ford. Emmy Award-winning archival researcher and documentary photographer Rich Remsberg will moderate the conversation. The reading will take place in the third-floor community room. All are welcome. Books will be available for signing and purchase courtesy of the Bear & Bee Bookshop. For more information, 0 Comments
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Key West Bar Gets Probation in Underage IncidentBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:54AM / Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Key West is on probation for the next six months after an incident of underage drinking back in November. The License Commission had continued a hearing on the bar to consult with the city solicitor on whether charges could be brought. The opinion was that it was up to the District Attorney. Chief Mark Bailey at Tuesday's commission meeting said he did not believe criminal charges applied in this instance because no one at the bar "knowingly or intentionally" supplied the alcoholic beverages. "I feel that the bartender thought that the person was over 21 so it's not like she knowingly provided alcohol 0 Comments
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MCLA Green Living Seminar: 'Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe'| 05:26PM / Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Green Living Seminar continues its spring 2026 "Nature and Spirituality" theme with a presentation on "Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe: Improving Our Health & Saving the Planet" on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in The Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. Educator and naturalist Dave Edson will explore why birding has become one of the fastest-growing hobbies in recent years and how this practice can improve mental health, environmental awareness, and even international relations. Through the lens of Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe, Edson will share 0 Comments
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Berkshires Getting Snow, Icy Rain Overnight| 04:17PM / Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | |
 Just because the Tuesday reached a relatively balmy 30 degrees, don't think that winter is giving up. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory from Tuesday afternoon through 6 a.m. Wednesday for up to 4 inches of snow and sleety ice. Plan on slippery roads and hazardous conditions driving home. Snow will begin late this afternoon and then switch to a wintry mix including freezing rain, in the evening. This precipitation may linger into the morning, freezing roadways in the morning. The state Department of Transportation is advising travelers that approximately 2-4 inches is forecast across most of the 0 Comments
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Clarksburg School Eyeing ADA Improvements This SummerBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:45AM / Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — School officials are hoping to take the next stop in renovations to the 60-year-old school with a refit of the bathrooms. Some upgrades had been done but there have been issues with obsolete parts and making them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. "There's multiple bathroom issues. Every bathroom and the, obviously, we talked about the front entryway with the dangerous concrete," said Superintendent John Franzoni at last week's School Committee meeting. "There's some other things about the exterior, the brick and mortar, ... we look at the garage this summer because we're concerned about some 0 Comments
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Berkshires Awarded MVP Grants| 03:20PM / Monday, February 09, 2026 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $3 million through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning 2.0 (MVP 2.0) grant program to help local communities take concrete steps to prepare for climate change. In Berkshire County the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) on behalf of Adams, Lanesborough, North Adams, and Williamstown was awarded $325,000. Monterey was awarded $100,000. Twenty-one municipalities and three regional groups representing 11 additional municipalities are included in this round of grantees. These planning grants will support communities in updating local climate resilience plans and move immediately 0 Comments
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Police Called for Conflict at Drury| 01:31PM / Monday, February 09, 2026 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — School officials say a police presence at Drury High School on Monday morning was related to a "verbal confrontation" between students stemming from an "incident" over the weekend. The high and middle school went into lockdown for a brief period as police and school administrators dealt with the problem. Superintendent Timothy Callahan provided the public schools' official statement, which was sent out to the school community. On Tuesday, he said "It was an escalated verbal conflict, and staff intervened to ensure that it did not become a fight." He clarified there was no weapon brandished, 0 Comments
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Berkshires Getting Frozone WeekendStaff Reports ,
03:01PM / Friday, February 06, 2026 | |
 The groundhog saw his shadow and hunkered down for the never-ending winter as more snow and more cold hits the Berkshires this weekend. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter weather advisory from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday for snow and gusty winds. The region could get between 3 and 6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph, which will cause blowing and drifting of snow. This will particularly hit Northern Berkshire and western Windham County in Vermont. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Also prepare for yet another deep freeze (even freezier than 0 Comments
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