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 | Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project
Williams College professor Amy Holzapfel shows a student at the event how to crochet.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street.
Their creations will become part of the |
 | Clark Art, Tanglewood Host Pulitzer Prize-Winning Art Critic
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Presented in partnership with the Tanglewood Learning Institute and Tanglewood Music Center, the Clark Art Institute hosts an evening celebrating French music and art of the late nineteenth century with Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7 pm.
A limited number |
| Williamstown's Median Home Tax Bill Expected to Rise by 6 Percent
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The median-valued home in town can expect to see a 6.3 percent property tax increase in fiscal year 2026.
That is one of the takeaways from a presentation the Select Board will hear on Monday evening from Principal Assessor Chris Lamarre.
Lamarre will be in front of the board for its |
| Williamstown Fin Comm Discusses Soaring Health Insurance Cost
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — After a second straight year of hefty increases in the cost of health insurance under the Berkshire Health Group umbrella, the Williamstown Finance Committee is discussing the need for cost containment for the joint insurance purchase group.
"At this point, we could be looking at another |
| Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and More
Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.
Editor's Picks
The Mount Community Day
2 Plunkett St, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a day of music and art with the family. There will be performances, baby goats, face painting, and more. You |
 | Pittsfield Soap Box Derby Returns Saturday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Westside Legends will host its fourth annual Westside Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 10.
Check-in for racers starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Robbins Avenue.
The event features a day of activities for |
 | Clark Art Presents Talk on Bernice Abbott
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 1 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents Berenice Abbott Bonus Selection, the third in a summer series of free curatorial talks highlighting rarely exhibited aspects of the collection.
This event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper in the Manton Research |
| Berkshire County Public Housing Benefits From Internet Access Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll administration and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) awarded $31,548,018 to four internet service providers (ISPs) to increase internet access for affordable and public housing residents statewide.
Aervivo Inc. was |
 | Companion Corner: Orion at Second Chance Animal Shelter
ARLINGTON, Vt. — Orion's had a hard live and he's been patiently waiting a very long time for his forever home.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at |
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