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A new BRTA driver schedule set to take effect Monday is built to cover bus routes more effectively | Local News
1+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority announced Friday that it would adopt a revised bus driver schedule on Monday, a shift the authority hopes will stretch its current staff to cover routes more effectively as it struggles to hire more drivers....
Schroeder, Varney win 2026 Steel Rail Half Marathon in return to Adams
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1525+ words) ADAMS " Jackie Varney might not have heard her two young kids ask how her run was Sunday morning. Truth be told, her finishing kick may have been too quick for their sideline voices to reach her. "They're the best. The…...
BRTA employees cite low morale, leadership concerns in no-confidence letter
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1201+ words) A "vote of no confidence" letter was submitted to the BRTA advisory board on April 22, the day before a regularly scheduled meeting. Bus drivers and employees at Berkshire Regional Transit Authority'signed on to a letter expressing a "vote of no…...
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8+ hour, 43+ min ago (142+ words) Steel Rail Races181. JPG The Berkshire Eagle Anne Marie Swann of Williamstown crosses the bridge near the finish line at the Adams Visitors Center during Sunday's Steel Rail Half Marathon. The 2026 Steel Rail Races debuted a refurbished course starting and finishing…...
Photos: Steel Rail Races return to Adams
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (348+ words) The 2026 Steel Rail Races debuted a refurbished course starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center on Sunday morning. Drew Schroeder leads runners off the starting line Sunday morning outside the Adams Visitors Center for the Steel Rail Half Marathon....
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9+ hour ago (121+ words) The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2026 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards. Give your home a spring refresh, inside and out. A tribute to those we have lost, December 2025 - February 2026 Guidance and resources to help you take big steps and manage…...
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8+ hour, 40+ min ago (138+ words) The Berkshire Eagle - Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after Monterey crash - Advocates rally behind a rent control ballot question in Pittsfield. Opponents say it would harm development and property values - Dunkin' cafe, gas station proposed for site of vacant Pittsfield…...
Walker Abdallah, Josh Polumbo, Nick Brindle make All-Conference baseball teams
10+ hour, 51+ min ago (607+ words) Three Berkshire County baseball players whose seasons ended prematurely, have been named to their respective All-Conference teams. Walker Abdallah of RPI and Josh Polumbo of St. Lawrence were second-team selections by the Liberty League. Nick Brindle of Saint Joseph's (Maine)…...
At Berkshire first responders banquet, keynote speaker urges talk about trauma. 'Your vow of silence needs to be the one vow you break."
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (896+ words) Keynote speaker Nicole Ferry addresses the crowd at the EMSCO awards Friday." EMSCO President Brian K. Andrews addresses the awards banquet. EMSCO President Brian K. Andrews talks at the awards ceremony Friday." PITTSFIELD "They don't talk about it. Elina Olmedo, 22, at center,…...
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15+ hour, 2+ min ago (160+ words) olmedo. jpg The Berkshire Eagle Elina Olmedo, 22, at center, who collapsed from cardiac arrest at a Williams College track and field meet while visiting from Springfield College, poses with her rescuers, including personnel from Northern Berkshire EMS, the Williamstown Police…...