A Look at the Week Ahead
Monday, April 12
What's coming to Housatonic? Locals aren't sure yet, but they're hopeful it's something good.
LANESBOROUGH — Lanesborough is under financial pressure to fix its sewer system, town officials say, or face daily fines than could amount to tens of thousands of dollars.
The Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has suspended visits to two of its units after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
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Wooden water pipe discovered in Adams during construction work on Commercial Street
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Hinsdale man suffers serious injuries after being hit by SUV in Dalton
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Williamstown Commons suspends visits to units after two staff test positive for COVID-19
Teacher, missionary, outdoorsman: Albert Hopkins was quite a guy.
There is no quick, single cure for the horrific problem of mass murder by lone gunmen in America. The solution requires a long-term cultural c…
In the summer of 2016, Ireland’s Central Statistical Office reported something astonishing: The small nation’s gross domestic product had rise…
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are going through what a local public health official described as "impressive case spikes," but loc…
A statewide push to vaccinate the approximately 25,000 homebound residents in Massachusetts who still have not received doses will begin next …
The fourth and final phase of the state's economic and social reopening plan will begin as anticipated on Monday, and rules around out-of-stat…
More than two months after Gov. Charlie Baker signed a police reform law inspired by nationwide and local protests over the police killing of …
A coalition that has had recent success advocating for the expansion of state welfare programs to help low-income parents is kicking off its l…
Democrat Jeffrey Turco prevailed in a four-person Democratic primary Tuesday and will compete with a Republican and an unenrolled candidate in…
Legislators will need to change state law to redraw municipal voting precincts now that the U.S. Census Bureau delayed its promised delivery o…
CHESHIRE — Cheshire residents have until Tuesday to ensure they can vote in the annual town election next month.
Worship services are Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person services.
IS183 Art School will be hosting Pops Peterson’s Artist Talk: "The Making of a Protest Artist" at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15, via Zoom.
Spencertown Academy Arts Center announces the eight winners in its “Community Writes” winter writing project. The Academy received 37 submissions.
The Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the nonprofit Education Development Center invite Massachusetts high school bio…
Learn the basics of estate planning during a free Zoom workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 19.
DALTON — Wahconah Regional High School has announced its honor roll for the second marking period of the 2020-21 school year.
The Becket Athenaeum announces a two-part workshop series, "Blues & Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance," at 7 p.m. Fridays, April 16 and 30.…
Voter registration deadline for the annual town election and annual town meeting is Wednesday, April 21. The town clerk’s office will be open …
Business Insider
A long year during which several aspects of the Berkshire economy were ravaged by COVID-19 finally is beginning to come to an end. How did the coronavirus pandemic affect the economy then, and what is anticipated? The Eagle decided to take a look.
LEE — If you consider yourself one of the 10 percent to 30 percent of adults who struggle with chronic insomnia or the 30 percent to 48 percen…
LENOX — Two business partners who recently purchased the historic Church Street Inn for $2.6 million have added two more downtown bed-and-breakfasts to their portfolio for a total downtown Lenox lodging industry investment of $5.5 million in March.
PITTSFIELD — Keith Girouard never had seriously hiked before he walked the entire Appalachian Trail in 110 days shortly after graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1977.
PITTSFIELD — Jessica Schneider has five children, and four of them are boys ages 9 to 13. Let’s just say, they eat a lot.
PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Wynn, Warren C. Dews Jr., of Hinsdale, and Erika Allison, of Great Barrington, have joined The Brien Center board of directors.
When the owner is the rainmaker, accounting for 76 to 100 percent of sales, the business will lose out to its competition.
April is usually a good month for markets. Historically, it is one of the three best months of the year for equities. We all know what happens in May ("Sell in May and go away"), but we will worry about that later.
WILLIAMSTOWN — The Mount Greylock girls pulled out a 2-1 victory over Lenox on Sunday night.
Bobby Trivigno did not think very long about the question. Two years ago, when the University of Massachusetts was playing for an NCAA Divisio…
GREAT BARRINGTON — The sun was shining on Saturday, good thing Monument Mountain's Abby Dohoney found a hat.
CHESHIRE — The Taconic cross-country teams earned a sweep of Hoosac Valley on a sunny Saturday morning.
LEE — Pittsfield’s John Archey and Kellie Harrington displayed their swiftness on Saturday as the Generals topped the Wildcats.
PITTSFIELD — In the recent history of Pittsfield High School football, it’s been gain a lot of yards on big plays and score points. In Saturda…
It isn't often that a team has a lot of time to take in the fact that it's a national champion. The University of Massachusetts hockey team go…
LENOX — Wahconah volleyball won its second match in as many days, tackling the Millionaires on Saturday afternoon.
CHESHIRE — Hoosac Valley football celebrated its senior class on Saturday afternoon, but it was an eighth grader that stole the show.
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 2020 - February 2021
The Eagle's guide to living with our furry and feathered friends
Look into the future of education in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont.
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
A tribute to those we have lost, September-November 2020.
Holiday gift ideas from your favorite local retailers.
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers.
