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Mill Town Capital of Pittsfield is one of five partners that purchased the Mullen Companies, a fifth-generation moving, storage and warehouse business.
Tony Dobrowolski
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Housatonic Water Works Co. took Jack Curletti to small claims court after he stopped paying his bill to protest water quality problems.
Heather Bellow
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A tenacious vine is proving hard to tame in Pittsfield's Burbank Park. Agricultural groups want to make it a crop.
Aina de Lapparent Alvarez
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Work on the Main Street bridge that crosses the Green River has begun in earnest, affecting the flow of traffic on Route 2. Crews have shifted the lanes to allow for work on the southern side on the span, where support structures are in place.
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"Hopefully, this can be a guide and resource and an enforceable document that will help alleviate some of the issues we seem to be having in our city in regards to behavior and conduct and professionalism," Councilor Ashley Shade said.
Taking the stand in his own defense, J.C. Chadwell claimed Tuesday that police made false promises that in turn prompted him to confess to a fatal shooting he now says did not commit. The case is now with the 12-person jury.
Pittsfield City Councilors voted 7-4 in favor of a $188.8 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The vote put an end to what Mayor Linda Tyer summed up last week as “a bit of manufactured chaos.”
The bitterness over short-term rental regulations has resurrected in Great Barrington.
Judge rules social media, membership questions inappropriate in police recertification questionnaire
BOSTON — Just days before the deadline for thousands of law enforcement officers to be recertified, a judge has ruled that two of the eight questions that the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission asks as part of the process are out of bounds and any responses to thos…
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The Supreme Court’s decision Friday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization sent shock waves through the United States, provoking cont…
Whatever anyone wants to say about this year’s weather, it was apparently perfect for strawberries, which appear only at the end of June and beginning of July. These are the best ever, some of them measuring more than two inches across, no green tips, ultimate sweetness and aroma.
The term “glamping” had not been thought of when South Berkshire farmer Rufus C. Fargo opened his property in Monterey to campers and day visi…
Judge rules social media, membership questions inappropriate in police recertification questionnaire
BOSTON — Just days before the deadline for thousands of law enforcement officers to be recertified, a judge has ruled that two of the eight qu…
A former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California who created fake athletic profiles for the children of wealthy parents in the sprawling college admissions bribery scheme has avoided prison time after helping convict others in the case. Laura Janke was sentenced Tuesday in Boston federal court to time served and 50 hours of community service. Also on Tuesday, a California couple who admitted to paying $600,000 to get their daughters into USC and the University of California, Los Angeles, were sentenced to one year of probation. Bruce Isackson says he and his wife “profoundly regret” their part in the scheme and “look forward to making amends" by serving their community.
Boston leaders and state education officials have reached a last-minute agreement to stave off an “underperforming” designation and a state takeover of the city’s troubled public school system. The agreement announced Monday night by Mayor Michelle Wu and Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley includes pledges by the city to implement immediate improvement efforts in several key areas, including services for English learners and special education students, safety, and transportation. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in a report released in May found “significant, persistent challenges” in the city’s schools. The school system has about 46,000 students.
The court's ruling had been expected since a draft opinion leaked in early May, and reaction from Massachusetts, where abortion remains legal under state law, was swift.
Berkshire Medical Center has announced there will be limited public access to its two parking garages during Monday's July 4 events and that some roadway access to the medical center will be closed by law enforcement during the Fourth of July Parade.
The Daughters of the Holy Spirit celebrated the religious profession anniversaries of two former Pittsfield residents during a jubilee celebration on June 5 at St. Joseph Church in Willimantic, Conn.
A former antique print and poster dealer has donated a large collection of botanical, historical and ornamental prints to the Friends of the Great Barrington Libraries to be sold at an art sale on Saturday, July 2, at the Mason Library.
The Jeff “Jinx” Blackwell Memorial Car Show will be held Saturday, July 2, at the James A. Modolo VFW Post 8348.
Hancock Shaker Village's Back Porch Music series began during the pandemic as a solution that allowed music to continue at the village. The outdoor concerts are now a popular summer staple. The series returns July 1.
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend ahead of us, there will be plenty of cookouts and gatherings, so I’ve pulled together a few favorites to offer some ideas for sides to serve up alongside whatever you're throwing on the grill.
While Mother Nature decides what the temperature should be today, be ready for anything summer has to bring with one of these gin cocktail recipes.
Wondering what you should bring to that Fourth of July celebration? We've got you covered.
The Theater Barn is suspending the remainder of its 2022 season following the last performance on July 3 of its current production, Agatha Christie's “Fiddlers Three.”
No one likes sitting around thinking about the consequences of their own mortality. For most of us, it’s an uncomfortable topic even in the ab…
Our original store is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. We brought the Berkshires to Boston with our second retail location in the “Eastie” neighborhood. Our knowledgeable, friendly team is ready to guide you or order online before your visit and you’ll be in and ou…
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A shortage of college housing provides criminals with opportunities. Avoiding these scams means developing a disciplined approach to apartment hunting.
Mill Town Capital of Pittsfield is one of five partners that purchased the Mullen Companies, a fifth-generation moving, storage and warehouse business.
Amelia "Lia" Spiliotes, who has led Community Health Programs in Great Barrington since 2015, is stepping down as the nonprofit's CEO. Her last day is Thursday.
The People’s Pantry food bank in Great Barrington is holding its Help Fill-the-Bag fundraiser which hopes to raise $300,000 by year’s end to cover 2022’s projected expenses.
Pittsfield Suns closer Ian Donahue struck out Vermont's Cam Conley with the tying run at third base in the ninth inning, as the Suns handed the league-leading Lake Monsters only their sixth loss of the season.
Former Williams College basketball player Will Hardy has a big-time new job.
PITTSFIELD — The Infield’s Simon Mele didn’t give Gildo’s Auto Body much chance to believe Monday night in the Pittsfield Babe Ruth City Champ…
The North Adams SteepleCats spot visiting Valley a big early lead, and can't come back as the Blue Sox win at Joe Wolfe Field.
The Associated Press tracks down some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals that were shared widely on social media.
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A tribute to those we have lost, December 2021 - February 2022.
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
