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6 days ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:48AM / Friday, May 09, 2025Print Story | Email Story
The students worked on acting and production to bring the musical to the stage. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After a stressful yet exciting opening weekend of the spring musical "Working," the Pittsfield High School Proteus Theatre actors and actresses are ready to build on their success this weekend during their closing shows.
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6 days ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Tammy Daniels
iBerkshires Staff 12:28PM / Friday, May 09, 2025Print Story | Email Story
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including school musicals, a carnival, a benefit race, and more. Don't forget it's Mother's Day — here's some ideas for spending time with mom this weekend.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:28AM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
It still took nearly 200 voters 2 1/2 hours to get through a dozen articles on Wednesday.
DALTON, Mass. — After a contentious
first meeting on Monday, the annual town meeting continued on Wednesday.
Some 170 registered voters got through the remaining 19 of 31 articles on the warrant during a meeting that lasted a little more than 2 1/2 hours.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms
10:46AM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced significant grant funding to support agricultural initiatives across Massachusetts, with several organizations in Berkshire County receiving awards.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms
01:00PM / Thursday, May 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story
To the Editor:As we approach our town elections on Monday, I write to encourage residents to vote for Antonio "Tony" Pagliarulo for Select Board. My conclusion from attending both evening sessions of town meeting is that Dalton voters are looking for change — and that Tony will provide the change that they seek.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Sabrina Damms
iBerkshires Staff12:10PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Burbank Place now has two murals bringing it to life through a public art partnership. On Friday, the Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership debuted "Flying and Flourishing" in the corridor. Just steps from a tile mural debuted last year, this colorful work showcases the synergy of flowers and insects.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Brittany Polito
iBerkshires Staff05:46PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
A volunteer fills a tub wit Spanish rice. The meal kits will go to 13 food pantries in Berkshire County.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Unity can have significant impacts on a community. This was demonstrated during the Berkshire United Way's annual meal kit packing event on Saturday.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Sabrina Damms
iBerkshires Staff 04:36PM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four external candidates for Pittsfield's interim superintendent will be interviewed this week. They are Roland Joyal Jr., Latifah Phillips, Robert Putnam, and Mary Jane Rickson. Outgoing Superintendent Joseph Curtis will step down on July 1 after 30 years with the district.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms
iBerkshires Staff05:36AM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
DALTON, Mass. — With another dozen articles still left, voters elected just before 11 p.m. to suspend the annual town meeting and reconvene on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Some 277 registered voters got through 19 of 31 articles on the warrant over four hours of debate, rejecting both the police budget and a proposal to rescind a housing stipulation at the old high school site.
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1 week ago | 
iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms
07:08AM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (April 28, 2025) - The City of Pittsfield's Conservation Commission, Recreation Program and Lyon Aviation have announced a free Fishing Derby for youth ages 14 years old and under on Saturday, May 10, at the Wild Acres Conservation Area (rain or shine).
Volunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc.
