| Paving, Bridge and Guardrail Repair in Lee, Becket
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting overnight and daytime hour paving operations, bridge, and guardrail repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee and Becket.
The scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures on July 5, |
 | Windrush Commons Opening Small Step for Area Affordable Housing
Wind Rush at 910 South Main St. has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some of which are accessible units.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The importance of developing more affordable housing in Western Massachusetts echoed throughout the opening of the housing complex Windrush Commons on Friday |
 | Museum Set to Open in Lee, Seeks Volunteers
LEE, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires Museum will open its summer 2023 exhibit at the Lee Premium Outlets on Thursday, July 6.
Visitors will have a chance to learn about stories rooted in baseball diamonds and corn fields from Sheffield to North Adams.
"With summers short and winters long, we find that |
 | PhoneBros, Team DB Earn Giorgi League Wins
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Dave Wellington scored 31 points Wednesday to lead PhoneBros to a 95-90 win over Cold Hearts in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League A Division.
Julius Woods scored 30 and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Mike Taylor had a double-double with 17 poitns and 13 boards.
Sean Harrigan led Cold Hearts |
 | The Classical Beat: Prepare for a Feast of Musical Offerings
Those in the know are preparing for the annual explosion of musical offerings throughout the Berkshires and the region. We lucky "clef-dwellers" live in an area that is a well-known mecca for classical music lovers. With the arrival of the summer tourist high season – from mid-June through Labor Day – concert activity |
 | Sandisfield Arts Center Prize for Young Artists Deadline Extended
SANDISFIELD, Mass. — The Sandisfield Arts Center announced the 2nd annual Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists with an extended entry deadline on July 8.
Three winners will receive $350 in support of their art practice, as well as a group show of their work at the Sandisfield Arts Center on August 19, |
| Card Pond Party Postponed Until July
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The town will hold a party celebrating the opening of Card Pond for the season on July 23.
The party starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.
There will be live music, food, and beach and yard games.
This is a free community event sponsored by West Stockbridge Parks |
 | Striking Out Cancer Event Moved to July 1
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- After Saturday's rain forced a postponement, the Striking Out in the Berkshires Jimmy Fund fund-raiser will try again on Saturday, July 1 at Clapp Park.
Players of any ability are welcome to participate in a charity baseball and softball games.
So are players with no ability at |
| Great Barrington Opens Outdoor Dining Downtown
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Summer outdoor dining on Railroad Street and other downtown locations begins this year on Friday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor dining takes place each weekend through Labor Day, and will run simultaneously with Berkshire Busk! street music performances and the Great Barrington Concert Series |
 | Pay Equity Study Calls For Better Compensation in Arts Sector
Project consultant Aron Goldman speaks of the results of the pay equity study.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The longevity of arts organizations depends on properly compensating employees, sector professionals say.
Last week, the findings of a regional pay equity study led by various local arts organizations |
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