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Next week the Mass Department of Transportation (DOT) will start replacing exit signs on the Mass Turnpike from the Exit 1-2-3 numbering system to the nationwide mile marker numbering system.
Massachusetts is under a federal mandate to change the numbering system for all state highways...

So many things are different now as we make are way though the holiday season, mostly due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are all practicing social distancing, wearing masks – and gloves in many cases – and doing without all the little things that make us feel like human beings...

As numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Berkshire County and around the country continue to rise, healthcare facilities everywhere are adjusting policies to control the spread and that includes Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.
In a press release, BMC says it continues to provide safe, compreh…

Restaurant’s in the city of Pittsfield can resume indoor dining today. The Pittsfield Board of Health voted unanimously Wednesday night to rescind its November 12th order which suspended indoor dining following a spike in COVID-19 cases.
The move comes after pressure from a coalition …

Mill Town is moving forward with plans to renovate a group of vacant buildings and open space into 36 new market-rate housing units with improved outdoor spaces and parking areas along Tyler Street in Pittsfield. According to a press release from the company through Teak Media, the projects, combine…

Stop & Shop Supermarkets recently announced that it will be providing COVID-19 vaccines to its customers at no cost once a viable vaccine has been approved and distributed. Now, Big Y has announced that it too, will provide vaccines.
According to a media release from Big Y Foods, Inc., i...

A group of about 25 eatery owners pressed Mayor Linda Tyer to lift the ban on indoor dining instituted on Nov. 12 after a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, some of which could traced back to gatherings at several local restaurants.

Do you put up an artificial tree, or a real tree for Christmas? The last time I had a real tree in my home for Christmas, I was probably in kindergarten or first grade. Every holiday season though, I see people zipping across town with trees either tide to a roof rack or sticking out of a side or re…

Here is an update on the man who was rescued from the fire that occurred Friday

An altercation between three North Adams men has one facing assault charges for an alleged double stabbing that took place Saturday night.
Bobby Bushey, 58,  is accused of stabbing Fred Reynolds, 50, and his nephew, Kori Smith, 21 causing serious injuries...