The Berkshire Eagle

The Berkshire Eagle is a daily newspaper based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It serves the entire Berkshire County region and includes coverage for four nearby communities in New York. This publication is recognized as a key newspaper for the "hill towns" of Western Massachusetts.

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Dalton voters approve expanding the Board of Water Commissioners from three members to five to 'improve oversight'

1 day ago | berkshireeagle.com | Dylan Thompson

DALTON – The Board of Water Commissioners will be expanding from three members to five. A citizens petition calling for the expansion of the board was among of 23 articles passed at the Dalton Fire District's annual meeting on Tuesday night at the Stationery Factory. Forty-nine voters attended the 40-minute meeting, approving all 23 articles on the warrant.
Ready to grill? Try these 7 flavorful chicken marinades

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Margaret Button

As I write this, it’s raining yet again this week — another torrential downpour with more expected throughout the day. It’s a good day to stay in my PJs, snuggle on the couch and read a book — the third one this week. During one of the dry and sunny intervals in the weather — I think there were maybe three — I made a batch of hummingbird nectar (4 parts water to 1 part granulated sugar) — and hung out my feeders, along with some hummingbird perches I received at Christmas.
Incumbent Marc Strout and newcomer Tony Pagliarulo win seats on Dalton Select Board

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Dylan Thompson

DALTON — Incumbent Marc Strout will return to the Select Board for a fourth term, and newcomer Tony Pagliarulo will join him after being elected for his first stint. “I think they saw us as two guys that they know they can count on to work together for the betterment of the town,” Strout said. Incumbents Robert Collins and Strout faced challenges from Pagliarulo and William Drosehn.
Hoosac Valley softball holds on to beat Taconic, spoils the Thunder's Senior Day

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Jesse Kolodkin

PITTSFIELD — The tying run was at second, there were two outs and Taconic's Ella Stodden stepped up to bat as the potential winning run. With a 2-2 count, Hoosac Valley pitcher Gracelyn Wright got the Thunder slugger swinging at strike three. Preserving an 8-7 Hoosac win, Wright shut the door on what had been an inspired Taconic comeback attempt. This is a subscriber exclusive story.
Photos: Hoosac Valley hangs on to beat Taconic softball

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Jesse Kolodkin

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REVIEW: Mixed Company’s ‘This place. These hills.’ shines early then fades in second half

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Jeffrey Borak

GREAT BARRINGTON — It’s been a long time coming — five years to be exact — but playwright, director, producer Joan Ackermann’s Mixed Company is back in business in its home for the better part of 43 years at the former Granary alongside the railroad tracks at the top of Rossetter Street. Ackermann This is a subscriber exclusive story. Subscribe today to access this story and all of our stories with 24/7 unlimited access. Subscribe today. Cancel anytime.
Emerging markets confront a trade dilemma

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Bill Schmick

The lifeblood of emerging markets has always been their exports within a framework of robust global trade. The advent of U.S. tariffs worldwide has placed these countries between a rock and a hard place. The rock is clearly the size and extent of U.S. tariffs. These new tariffs have dwarfed the imposition of levies during the first Trump presidency.
Sandisfield annual town meeting preview

2 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Heather Bellow

Town meeting: 10 a.m. May 17. Fire House No. 2, 207 Sandisfield Road. Town election: May 19, 1 to 7 p.m., Old Town Hall, 3 Silverbrook Road. There are no contested races. TOP ISSUES AT TOWN MEETING: The town’s total operating budget of $2.46 million, which — combined with $1.34 million in Farmington River Regional School District costs — is a 4.45 percent hike over this year. Town operating increases are due to various factors that include fire department and emergency services pay.
SteepleCats manager Mike Gladu has eyes on his roster and how players are doing

3 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Howard Herman

In a little less than a month, Mike Gladu will lead the 2025 North Adams SteepleCats onto the diamond at Joe Wolfe Field. "I'm never too busy to not keep an eye on our guys," Gladu said. "I went through it the other day. We have some guys doing some really good things, and we have some guys who haven't been producing well."According to the NECBL website, Gladu currently has a roster of 38 players.
'The whole entire journey was challenging.' Emergency responders transport injured rock climber 200 feet down Hanging Mountain in Sandisfield

3 days ago | berkshireeagle.com | Jane Kaufman

SANDISFIELD — A rock climber who was hit in the head by a dislodged rock was carried off Hanging Mountain by more than a dozen rescuers Saturday, then transported by ambulance to a waiting helicopter to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. The woman, 31, was conscious and alert when Sandisfield Deputy Fire Chief Eric Pachulski arrived at the face of the climbing area. This is a subscriber exclusive story.