| National Conference on AI in Rural Economies In North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — 1Berkshire, the Berkshire Innovation Center and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) announced that on Sept. 10, 2025 the "Accelerating What's Possible: The Next Chapter for Rural Economies in the Age of AI" conference will be happening at MASS MoCA in North Adams.
"For 5 years |
 | Ayrhill Farms Again Defends Torchia League Title
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Three different Ayrhill Farms hitters went 4-for-4 in a 20-2 win over Chris' Girls in the championship game of the Pat Torchia Softball League.
Jackie LaRochelle had two doubles among her four hits and drove in six runs as Ayrhill Farms claimed its 10th straight league crown.
Sarah Sweet |
 | Ramunto's Pizzeria Reopens in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A Main Street eatery has reopened under new ownership after being closed for four months.
Angie Mazza the new owner of Ramunto's Pizza & Pub, but she's no stranger to Ramunto's. Mazza has been working at the restaurant for about five years in various positions.
"I |
 | MSBA OKs McCann, Monument School Projects
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two high schools in Berkshire County were approved funding for projects by the Massachusetts School Building Authority board on Wednesday.
McCann Technical School has been approved for a $17 million project to update the 63-year-old school's roof, windows and doors, and Monument Mountain Regional |
 | Mayor Says 'Misinformation' on Airport Affecting Staff, Commission
City Solicitor Joel Bard of KP Law assured the council that the federal grant assurances are in order.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The mayor says the constant din of accusations around the airport is having a deleterious effect on its operations: "Enough is enough."
"I'm having a really a |
| BAAMS Fall Classes Starting Sept. 13
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) is now offering registration for its Fall 2025 classes.
Music students of all levels, ages 10 to 18, will have the chance to study Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophones and Woodwinds, Guitar, Bass, and Drums along with Improvisation and Music |
 | Chris' Girls Come From Behind to Reach Torchia League Final
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Chris’ Girls Tuesday overcame a 14-3 deficit to earn a 22-17 win over Club Wyndham to reach the title round of the Pat Torchia Softball League.
Karen White went 3-for-3, scored three runs and went the distance in the circle as Chris’ Girls won the loser’s bracket of |
 | Steeple City Jiu Jitsu Open in North Adams
Tim Stys and Jon Manley have partnered to open the jui jitsu studio in North Adams.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Business partners and coaches Jon Manley and Timothy Stys recently opened Steeple City Jiu Jitsu at 85 Main St.
Stys ran RGS Underground, a jiu jitsu and kickboxing studio in Readsboro, Vt., and Manley ran Jon |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Seaman James Meineker
FALMOUTH, Mass. — James Meineker served his country in the Coast Guard as an electronics technician from 1969 to 1973.
He grew up in the village of Castleton-on-the-Hudson in New York State and did his basic training at Coast Guard Training Center Cape in May, N.J.
"It was a big awakening, |
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