| MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for pothole repair and tree trimming.
The work will take place from Monday, Nov. 25, through Tuesday, Nov. 26, during the following scheduled |
 | Rain Slows Growth of Butternut Fire
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Rain has slowed the Butternut Fire's growth but it's estimated at about 1,200 acres at this point.
It's the largest wildfire in the Berkshires since nearly a 1,000 acres burned in Clarksburg State Forest back in 2021.
"We want to start with some good news. Ground |
| BHS And CDCSB Partner to Improve Housing Availability
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and the Community Development Corporation of Southern Berkshire (CDCSB) are partnering to support the expansion of workforce housing in South County.
BHS will provide the CDCSB with financial support to make some units of the Thornewood available for temporary |
 | Butternut Fire Expands to Sheffield, Covering 1,100 Acres
The fire expanded during to the night to cover more than 1,100 acres.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Butternut Fire has expanded tenfold, now covering almost 1,100 acres of forest and spreading to Sheffield.
Just before noon on Wednesday, the town reported that the wildfire near Brush Hill Road off East Mountain had |
 | Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2024
This year's holiday gatherings and annual tree lightings are being announced Here's what we have so far in events below. If we're missing any, let us know at info@iBerkshires.com.
Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs and markets.
Christmas Tree Lightings
Adams: Tree lighting |
 | Harvest Festivals and Craft Fairs 2024
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information. Have an event to add? Email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Note that some craft fairs may run two days; those extra days are in |
 | Wildfire Puts Great Barrington in State of Emergency
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town is in a local state of emergency as responders work to calm a wildfire spread over 100 acres near Brush Hill Road off East Mountain.
The Select Board hosted an emergency virtual meeting this afternoon to address the unexpected occurrence. During the meeting, the board declared a local state of |
| Bard College To Close Simon's Rock Campus
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Bard College announced Tuesday plans to close its Simon's Rock campus in Great Barrington and consolidate to Bard's Massena Campus in Barrytown, NY, starting in fall 2025.
The decision, made by Bard's Board of Trustees and Simon's Rock's Board of Overseers, responds to |
| Multiple Agencies Respond to Great Barrington Wildfire
A helicopter ferries water from Ski Butternut on Tuesday.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Nearly 75 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire on East Mountain that was reported late Monday night.
According to media reports, the slow-moving fire has burned close to 100 acres, sending smoke across South |
 | Bidwell House: Dressing the Christmas Tree with Lorraine German
MONTEREY, Mass. — Presented by antiques expert Lorraine German, Dressing the Christmas Tree is a look at both antique and vintage Christmas decorations.
The event will be held on Nov. 21 from 4 to 5:30 pm. $40 per person for members and $50 per person for non-members. Includes a wine and cheese reception after |
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