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Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Berkshire County Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:28 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Berkshire County. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong...
These parts of New England are seeing mild drought conditions
Rainfall across Berkshire County and other parts of New England has been below average since late April, leading to mild drought conditions across those areas, especially with the excessive heat so far this summer. Since May 1, Pittsfield has fallen 2.12 inches behind the typical rainfall averages over the area...
Guest Column: Full Steam Ahead: Bringing Back the Northern Tier Passenger Railroad
You only need a glance outside to see a problem all too familiar to Berkshire county: closing businesses, a shrinking population, and a stunning lack of regional investment. But 70 years ago, this wasn't an issue. On the North Adams-Boston passenger rail line before the '60s, Berkshires residents could easily go to Boston and back in a day, and the region benefited from economic influx. But as cars supplanted trains, the Northern Tier was terminated, and now only freight trains regularly use the line.
Berkshire County Arc Golf Event Raises $45K
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc raised $45,000 at its 29th annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club. The funds raised from the event go directly to individuals with disabilities for activities such as art classes, medical equipment, wheelchair swings, concerts, assistive technology, and dream trips to places like Disney, Celtics games, and deep-sea fishing.
The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market’s traveling cornucopia works to expand access to fresh food by hitting the road
On a sweltering July afternoon in the rural Southern Berkshire community of Monterey, grocery shoppers swarm a tent filled with fresh produce set up outside of the town community center. “The Berkshire mobile Farmers Market is in response to a study that was done in 2018 that named transportation as...
Bishop West Real Estate Raises $25K for Berkshire Humane
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Bishop West Real Estate announced the success of its recent fundraising event, Music Bingo, held on June 30, 2024, at the Proprietors Lodge. The event raised $25,000 in support of the Berkshire Humane Society, highlighting the community-driven commitment of Bishop West Real Estate to support local nonprofit organizations, stated a press release.
Greylock 14U Softball Team Tops Dalton
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The Greylock Thunder 14-and-under travel softball team Saturday ended pool play in its Summer Storm Tournament just like it began pool play on Friday: with a win over Berkshire County rival. Genevieve Lagess went 2-for-2 with a pair of triples and scored three times, and...
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