Tammy Daniels

North Adams

Managing Editor at iBerkshires.com

Editor, North Adams reporter in the beautiful Berkshires. Tweet me tips, questions. Retweets not endorsements.

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North Adams Planners OK 'Model' Cabin; Support Outdoor Cannabis

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires Staff05:10AM / Thursday, April 17, 2025Print Story | Email Story NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — One of Tourists' new model cabins was approved for construction on the Blackinton Mansion property this week. Tourists had pivoted to a cabin production facility in the Blackinton Mill when financing to transform it into a hotel fell through. The Planning Board approved permitting for the venture in January and the development of the "working" model on Monday.
Clarksburg School Officials Mull Deep Budget Cuts

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires Staff 02:19PM / Wednesday, April 16, 2025Print Story | Email Story CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The school budget would have to be sliced by up to $150,000 to bring the fiscal 2026 budget down to a 2 percent increase. It will mean cuts in personnel, professional development and programming.
Adams Fire Station in 'Catastrophic' Condition; District Seeks Appointed Posts

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels |Sabrina Damms

iBerkshires Staff05:37AM / Wednesday, April 16, 2025Print Story | Email Story David Lennon and Fire Chief John Pansecchi, right, speak to issues with the station. The discussion also included a move to appointed positions within the department that will be determined at the annual district meeting and election. ADAMS, Mass. — The Fire Department is worried its new engine will fall through the floor of the firehouse. And that's only the beginning of the problems.
Structure Fire in Adams Closes Schools, Calls in Mutual Aid

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires09:43AM / Wednesday, April 16, 2025Print Story | Email Story Fire Chief John Pansecchi, in white, talks strategy on Wednesday. ADAMS, Mass. — At least eight fire companies responded to a Wednesday morning a structure fire in the old MacDermid Graphics building. Firefighters and responders from Cheshire, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Savoy, North Adams, Pittsfield, Williamstown.
Grazie Reopening With New Location, New Menu

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires Staff05:13AM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story The restaurant is stocked for this week's opening. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — After a monthlong break and a relocation, popular restaurant Grazie is ready to reopen this Wednesday. Chef/owner Matt Tatro has moved to 310 State St. and expanded beyond the original Italian menu. "We don't want to limit ourselves," he said. "We don't want that title Italian restaurant anymore, per se.
Pittsfield School Committee Mulls Lukewarm FY26 Budget

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Brittany Polito |Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires Staff05:41AM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There isn't much to be said about the district's "as good as it gets" budget for fiscal year 2026. Officials are just glad that people won't lose their jobs. "I'm going to say something that I know is going to get me in trouble later, but I think this is as good as it gets," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
MCLA Green Living Seminar to Feature Pollinator Habitat Presentation

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels

11:05AM / Monday, April 14, 2025Print Story | Email Story NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Green Living Seminar Series and the MCLA Environmental Studies Department will present Amy Meltzer of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network on April 16. Meltzer's presentation, titled "Rewilding for Pollinators: Providing Habitat for Pollinators, Birds, and Other Essential Wildlife," will focus on creating habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.
Questions Needed for Dalton Select Board Forum

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Sabrina Damms |Tammy Daniels

iBerkshires Staff 12:27PM / Sunday, April 13, 2025Print Story | Email Story DALTON, Mass. — Attention Dalton voters: iBerkshires is asking the public to submit questions for the upcoming Select Board Candidate Forum at the Senior Center on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. During the event, Pittsfield Bureau Chief Brittany Polito will ask Select Board candidates questions curated from voter submissions.
413 Day Bring Lt. Gov. Driscoll to North Adams

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels |Sabrina Damms

iBerkshires Staff04:35PM / Sunday, April 13, 2025Print Story | Email Story The lieutenant governor makes hearts with Director Kristy Edmunds. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll kicked off "413 Day" at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Sunday before heading to three more locations.
MassWildlife: Turkey Troubles

1 week ago | iberkshires.com | Tammy Daniels

11:52AM / Sunday, April 13, 2025Print Story | Email Story March through May is breeding season for wild turkeys and, as a result, there is an increase in turkey activity across the Commonwealth. Some turkeys may act aggressively by pecking, following, or exhibiting other intimidating behavior towards people. Males puff out their feathers, fan their tails, and strut while gobbling and making other vocalizations.