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Connecticut resident killed in Otis tractor trailer accident

An investigation into the accident is ongoing. 

Housatonic Water Works receives $250,000 MassDEP grant for manganese treatment plant

The treatment plant is scheduled to be operational by June 1.

W.E.B Du Bois event on February 23 moving to Zoom

The event has been moved to Zoom due to the snowstorm.

Storm updates and cancellations – Update: Gov. Healey lifts state of emergency for Berkshire County

Send storm-related announcements, including event cancellation announcements, to news@theberkshireedge.com

Alleged perpetrator in Pittsfield fatal hit and run incident arrested

Further details, along with an arraignment date, have not been released.

Pittsfield resident killed in hit-and-run

The driver in the incident fled the scene, and police are seeking information from the public.

Pittsfield resident dies after being rescued from house fire

The fire remains under investigation by state and city officials.

Berkshire County snowstorm alerts

Last updated: January 25, 9:55 p.m.

Pittsfield resident charged with firearm assault and heroin possession

Resident Ixander Pereira, 22, has been charged with one count of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon, a firearm, and Possession of a Class A Substance, heroin.

Shakespeare and Company Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer dies

A full story will be published soon on The Berkshire Edge.

Public hearing on proposed solar panel project in Great Barrington postponed again

The public hearing by the town's Planning Board was originally scheduled for December. It has now been postponed twice.

Two police officers and one person shot in Hinsdale

The officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the civilian who was shot is in critical condition.

Berkshire Health Systems upgrades Respiratory Illness Alert to Moderate Level

Respiratory illnesses are impacting a significant number of Berkshire Health Systems patients, and the changes are being implemented to enhance safety for BHS staff, patients and visitors. 

State Rep. Leigh Davis announces reelection campaign

Davis was elected in November 2024 to a seat previously held by State Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli for 22 years.