The Best of the Berkshires 2026 A special publication of The Berkshire Eagle Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Best Doggie Daycare are Best Pet Boarding
Animal Inn of the Berkshires 120 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield, MA 413-442-3472 animalinnoftheberkshires.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Best of the Berkshires 2026 Winners Automotive.................................................. 7 Home Improvement .................................35 Community Life ......................................... 11 Law, Finance & Education ........................39 Entertainment........................................... 15 Professional Services ...............................43 Food & Drink...............................................17 Shopping ................................................... 47 Health, Wellness & Beauty ....................... 27 Sports & Recreation .................................53 Winner Index....................................................................................................57
Learn more about this year's Best of the Berkshires winners at winners.berkshireeagle.com VOTED BEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL IN THE BERKSHIRES
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413-499-1580 Visit Our Website
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1634 West Housatonic St. | Pittsfield, MA 01201
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The Names You Trust All on One Team
“On behalf of the partners and staff of Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, we would like to express our heartfelt thank you to our clients and to the community for your continued support and for once again voting us:
BEST LAW FIRM IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY!”
Areas of Practice • Personal Injury • Criminal Defense • Estate Planning • Probate Administration
• Residential Real Estate • Commercial Real Estate • Business Transactions • Divorce & Family Law
• Civil Litigation • Elder Law • Business Litigation • Landlord/Tenant Law
• Creditors Rights • Trial Advocacy • Employment Law • Insurance Coverage
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Fresh Start Painters Professional Painter
Joshua Salas fully insured
413-329-3564
Thanks for voting us best of for 3 years in a row!
freshstartpainters97@gmail.com
• Interior/Exterior • Drywall Repairs • Wallpaper Removal
• Powerwashing • Deck Refinishing • And More
15 years of experience
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AUTOMOTIVE BEST ATV/ MOTORCYCLE DEALER
Ronnie’s Harley-Davidson 501 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield 413-443-0638 ronniesharleydavidson.com BEST AUTO BODY
Almeida Auto Body 69 South Church Street, Pittsfield 413-442-2254 BEST AUTO REPAIR
Williams Kingsley Auto Repair 763 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1620 williamskingsleyautorepair.com
BEST BOAT DEALER
BEST NEW CAR DEALER
Onota Boat Livery
Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires
463 Pecks Road, Pittsfield 413-442-1724 onotaboat.com
Haddad GMC 224 Columbia St., Adams 413-743-0584 haddadgmc.com
BEST CAR WASH
Patriot Car Wash
Haddad Hyundai 689 East St., Pittsfield 413-997-2277 haddadhyundai.com
Adams 76 Columbia Street Lee 40 Consolati Way
Haddad Subaru 652 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1584 haddadsubaru.com
North Adams 213 State Road Pittsfield 103 Elm Street 315 W. Housatonic Street, 560 Tyler Street,
Haddad Toyota 130 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-4535 haddadtoyota.com
413-236-5777 patriotcarwashes.com
Thank you for voting me Best Real Estate Broker in the Berkshires!
Jason Nocher
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48 Elm St, Pittsfield (413) 442-0200 nocherrealty.com
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ACTION Haddad Dealerships PEST of the Berkshires BEST OIL CHANGE
MANAGEMENT
All types of Wildlife, Bats, Rodents, Insects, Ticks and Bed Bugs. Proudly serving Berkshire County. Celebrating over 36 years in the pest management industry.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST SNOWMOBILE DEALER
South Side Sales & Service
Haddad GMC 224 Columbia St., Adams 413-743-0584 haddadgmc.com
546 Curran Highway, North Adams 413-664-7111 southsidesales.com
Haddad Hyundai 689 East St., Pittsfield 413-997-2277 haddadhyundai.com
Hometown Tire Works
Haddad Subaru 652 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1584 haddadsubaru.com Haddad Toyota 130 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-4535 haddadtoyota.com
BEST TIRE DEALER
525 Ashland Street, North Adams 413-398-5564 hometowntireworks.com BEST USED CAR DEALER
Dalton Auto Express 110 E. Housatonic St., Dalton 621 Main St., Dalton 413-684-5055 daltonautoexpress.com
Thanks for voting us
Best Food Truck in the Berkshires!
M&J’s Taste Of Home 53 Park Street Adams 413-776-7077 North Adams | Pittsfield | Lenox | Lee | Great Barrington
Thank you for voting us Best in the Berkshires 8 Years in a row!
1595 East St., Pittsfield, MA 413.442.8217 | bbeoffice.com
THANK YOU! We are proud to be your Best Hardware Store. Visit us in store or shop online at carrhardware.com
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MONEY MANAGEMENT
Nationally Ranked,
Locally Loved.
Thank you for voting for us!
We’re excited and honored to be named “Best Wealth Management” seven years in a row!
ABOUT BERKSHIRE MONEY MANAGEMENT For 25 years, our Berkshire-based team has helped local families invest, protect, and enjoy their wealth. If you’re looking for answers beyond investment advice, visit berkshiremm.com/start or stop by our booth at the Best of the Berkshires event on November 12. “Best of the Berkshires” surveys are based solely on the number of votes received by the listed entity. The surveys do not offer voters specific criteria or factors that define “best.” The judgment factors used by voters are not known to the survey sponsors or BMM. BMM promotes the surveys in its marketing materials and makes active efforts to encourage voting but has not provided any financial remuneration to the survey sponsors or voters. Appearance on the “Best of Berkshires” list should not be construed as an endorsement of BMM’s investment skill or acumen or an endorsement by any regulatory or government body. The USA Today ranking is based on recommendations from clients, industry experts, and financial advisors, and on the firm’s development in assets under management. For full methodology and criteria please visit berkshiremm.com/usa-today BMM did not pay a fee to be considered or included on the list. Advisers must provide compensation to be able to advertise receipt of the award. Industry recognitions or award should not be construed as an endorsement or a recommendation to retain the Adviser by the ranking entity or any regulatory authority.
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Thank you for your support Train Smarter. Move better. Feel stronger.
With 39 years of experience in the fitness industry and a Master’s in Health and Sports Sciences, we offer expert led personal training and 54 dynamic group classes a week that are science based and for all levels. In studio and zoom options available. Class offerings include: • Pilates Reformer and Mat
• Surge / Athletic Conditioning
• Yoga
• Barre
• Tai Chi
• Spinning
• Qigong
• Zumba
• Kickboxing
• Cardio Drumming
• Step
Aimee Marshall
137 North St Pittsfield, Ma bfwstudio.com 413-885-1633 alktigger@gmail.com
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COMMUNITY LIFE BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Dalton CRA Kids Club
BEST BAKERY Sarah’s Cheesecakes and Cafe, p.17
400 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0260 daltoncra.org BEST ANIMAL SHELTER
Berkshire Humane Society 214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield 413-447-7878 berkshirehumane.org BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Elizabeth Freeman Center 66 Allen St., Pittsfield 413-499-2425 | Toll-Free 866-401-2425 168 Main St., Suite 4, Great Barrington 413-429-8190 61 Main St., Suite 202, North Adams 413-663-7459 elizabethfreemancenter.org
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Sarah Sayers, owner of Sarah’s Cheesecakes and Cafe in Pittsfield, frosts cupcakes that the eatery gave to customers to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Pittsfield Vision Associates, PC Thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires for 6 years in a row!
Sara Kleiner-Goudey, OD Gina M. Reiners, OD
217 South St, Pittsfield • 413-499-3797 pittsfieldvision.com
L.P. Adams Co., Inc. would like to thank our employees and customers for the long standing service, dedication and business. Without you, the Best of the Berkshires would not be possible for us.
Mon.-Fri. 6-5, Sat. 6-1 (413) 684-0025 • 484 Housatonic St., Dalton, MA • LPAdams.com
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Lee Bank Great Barrington 279 Main Street 413-528-5531
Best Photographer
Lee 75 Park Street 413-243-0117 Lenox 450 Pittsfield-Lenox Road 413-499-9922 Pittsfield 180 South Street 413-445-7270 Stockbridge 3 Elm Street 413-298-3611 leebank.com
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BEST POLITICIAN
Thomas Bowler Sheriff, Berkshire County 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield 413-443-7220 bcsoma.org BEST PROFESSOR
Brian Cook Music Industry & Production Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams BEST SCHOOL SPORTS COACH
Abby Geurds Girls Cross-Country Pittsfield High School Pittsfield BEST SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Thank You
Elder Services of Berkshire County 73 South Church St., Pittsfield 413-499-0524 esbci.org BEST TEACHER
www.triciamccormack.com
Patrice Gamberoni Williams Elementary School Pittsfield
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Thank you for 29 1/ 2 years of support! 875 Dalton Ave, Pittsfield • 413 445 -6817
Thank you for voting us BEST SPA In the Berkshires
87 S Main St Lanesborough (413) 445-5600 www.elledayspa.com
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. . . u o Y k n T ha Berkshire County!
Berkshire's Readers Choice Award for BEST WINDOWS in Berkshire County! "It's customers like you who make our progress possible and we thank you for voting for Morrison's Home Improvement. We look forward to working with you in 2027." — Steve Morrison with daughters and co-owners Stephany & Ashley
B E S T W IND O W S Design & Renovation
SHOWROOM
Offering a Full Array of Interior and Exterior Remodeling Services ADDITIONS • KITCHENS • BATHS FLOORING • CUSTOM CABINETRY FIREPLACES • SIDING WINDOWS • ROOFING • DOORS NEW CONSTRUCTION
VOTED BEST OF THE BERKSHIRES
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST ART MUSEUM/ INSTITUTE
The Clark Art Institute 225 South Street, Williamstown 413-458-2303 clarkart.edu BEST CONCERT VENUE
Tanglewood 297 West Street, Lenox 888-266-1200 (toll-free) bso.org/tanglewood BEST DRAG PERFORMER
Jackie Legs IG: jackie1egs
BEST HISTORICAL ATTRACTION
Naumkeag
for voting
5 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-8138 thetrustees.org/place/naumkeag BEST LIVE BAND
BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY
Best Animal Shelter
Hotshot Hillbillies 413-449-6901 hotshothillbilliesband.com BEST LIVE THEATRE
Berkshire Theatre Group The Colonial Theatre 111 South St.,Pittsfield The Unicorn Theatre 6 East St., Stockbridge The Playhouse 83 East Main St., Stockbridge 413-997-4444 berkshiretheatregroup.org
Thank-you to our valued community for voting us Best Farm Stand! 6
Need help feeding your pet? Give us a call to sign up for our Pet Food Bank.
413-447-7878
PuttingPeopleFirst It’s an honor to be selected Best of the Berkshires again! Thank you and Congratulations to all winners!
EAT FARM FRESH 325 Fort Hill Ave, Pittsfield, MA • (413) 344-6335 www.forthillfarm.org
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for voting portaVia’s very own
Mattie George Best Bartender in the Berkshires! portavia-dalton.com 645 Main St Dalton, MA p portaVia (413) 684-9777 Eat. Drink. Listen.
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Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema 57 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4780 phoenixmovies.net BEST MUSEUM
Berkshire Museum 39 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org BEST RADIO PERSONALITY
Slater & Marjo in the Morning WBEC-FM
BEST BOAT DEALER Onota Boat Livery, p.7
211 Jason St., Pittsfield Studio Line: 413-443-9595 live959.com/show/slater-marjo-in-the-morning BEST RADIO STATION
LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Eddie Santos uses a propane torch to shrink wrap a boat with a new, biodegradable material at Onota Boat Livery.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING BCC
B E ST CO L L E G E I N T H E B E R KS H I R E S
211 Jason St., Pittsfield 413-499-3333 live959.com
THANK YOU! THA For Voting Us
BEST FL FLORIST
Via iale Florist Inc. ia B E R KS H I R E CC . E D U / F R E E CO L L E G E
800.418.4253
99 Wahconah St., Pittsfield., MA
Thank You for voting us
BEST BIKE SHOP! Winter | Cross Country Skis Summer | Bikes 169 Grove St Adams, MA 01220 • (413) 743-5900 • Berkshireoutfitters@gmail.com
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FOOD & DRINK BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
BEST BARBECUE
BEST BREWERY
Chee’s Chinese Cuisine
Bigg Daddy’s Philly Steak House
Antimony Brewing
13 Columbia St., Adams 413-743-7270 cheeschinesecuisine.com
2601 Mass Moca Way, North Adams 413-346-4431 biggdaddys.net
BEST BAKERY
Sarah’s Cheesecakes and Cafe
180 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-443-6678 facebook.com/sarahscheesecake BEST BAR
Zinky’s Pub 51 Daly Avenue, Dalton 413-684-9766 zinkyspub.com
BEST BARTENDER
Matt George PortaVia 645 Main St., Dalton 413-684-9777 portavia-dalton.com BEST BREAKFAST
Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs 26 Maple St., Hinsdale 413-655-8309 ozziessteakandeggs.com
55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-551-7503 antimonybrewing.com BEST BRUNCH
Roses Restaurant 160 Housatonic Street, Lee 413-243-3333 facebook.com/rosesrestaurant BEST BURGER
Hudpucker’s Pub & Grill 101 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield 413-347-8025 hudpuckerspub.com
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BEST BURRITOS
BEST CATERER
BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION
Hot Harry’s
KJ Nosh Catering Company
Kelly’s Package Store
Dalton 403 Main Street 413-300-0028 Pittsfield 37 North Street 413-448-6155 724 Tyler Street 413-448-2220 hotharrysburritos.com BEST BUTCHER
Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood Guido’s Fresh Marketplace Great Barrington 760 South Main Street 413-528-4488 Pittsfield 1020 South Street 413-442-2222 guidosfreshmarketplace.com/mazzeo
339 Tyler Street, Pittsfield 413-464-9582 kjnosh.com BEST CHICKEN WINGS
Olde Forge Restaurant 125 North Main Street, Lanesborough 413-442-6797 yeoldeforge.com
653 Main Street, Dalton 413- 684-0870 kellyspackagestore.com BEST DELI
Mazzeo’s Italian Market & Deli 490 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-347-8358 mazzeositalianmarketanddeli.com BEST DESSERT
Jake’s Java
Chocolate Springs Café
20 Williamstown Road, Lanesborough 413-496-3113 jakesjava.com
55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-637-9820 chocolatesprings.com
BEST COFFEE SHOP
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BEST COMMUNITY REC CENTER Dalton CRA, p.53
BEST DINER
Flo’s Diner 1245 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield 413-442-3567 flosdinerpittsfield.com BEST DISTILLERY
Berkshire Mountain Distillers 356 South Main Street, Sheffield 413-229-0219 berkshiremountaindistillers.com
BEST DONUT SHOP
Shire Donuts GILLIAN HECK — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Young children navigate through the “tunnel of fire,” during the Obstacles and Popsicles race at the 49th Annual Dalton CRA May Day Races at Nessacus Middle School.
813 Dalton Division Road 413-344-4013 shiredonuts.com
Thank you for voting us Best Dentist in the Berkshires! IMPLANTS | DENTURES | VENEERS | CROWNS & BRIDGES
Dr. Natalya Yantovsky, DMD
Pittsfield Dental Center • 413-447-7600 • 188 East Street, Pittsfied, MA PittsfieldDentalCenter.com
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST FARMERS MARKET
North Adams Farmers Market 40 Main Street, North Adams northadamsfarmersmarket.com BEST FARMSTAND
BEST FOOD TRUCK
BEST INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
M&J’s Taste of Home
Coyote Flaco
53 Park Street, Adams 413-776-7077 mjstasteofhome.com
505 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown 413-458-4240 facebook.com/coyoteflaco
BEST FROZEN YOGURT
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Ayelada
Mazzeo’s Ristorante
505 East St., Pittsfield 413-344-4126 ayelada.com
Forthill Farm
1015 South St., Pittsfield 413-448-2095 mazzeosristorante.com
BEST HOT DOG
325 Fort Hill Avenue, Pittsfield 413-344-6335 forthillfarm.org
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Hot Dog Ranch 114 W Housatonic Street, Pittsfield 413-499-0055 hotdogranch.net
BEST FINE DINING
Zucchini’s Restaurant 1331 North Street, Pittsfield 413-442-2777 zucchinisrestaurant.com
Liquors Inc. 485 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-443-4466 liquorsinc.com
BEST ICE CREAM
BEST LUNCH
High Lawn Farm
Roasted Garlic
535 Summer St., Lee 413-243-0672, ext. 112 highlawnfarm.com
483 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-9910 theroastedgarlic.com
HEATING • COOLING • PLUMBING • GEOTHERMAL
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS, FOR VOTING US BEST IN THE BERKSHIRES ONCE AGAIN!
ank You Best Boat Dealer for voting us
We help seniors live their best possible lives. We provide:
463 Pecks Road Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1724 onotaboat.com
• Long-Term Care • Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Services • Certified Memory & Dementia Care • Outpatient Rehabilitation
Berkshire Place, 290 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 • berkshireplace.com
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Thank you for once again voting
HADDAD AS THE BEST NEW CAR DEALER & BEST OIL CHANGE!
224 Columbia St. Adamas, MA 01220 (413) 743-0584
652 East St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1584
130 Pittsfield-Lenox Pittsfield-L Rd Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 445-4535
689 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 997-2277
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST MARGARITA
BEST ORGANIC FOOD
BEST PIZZA
Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill
Wild Oats Market
East Side Cafe
34 Depot St., Pittsfield 413-344-4285 titosmexicangrill.restaurant
320 Main Street, Williamstown 413-458-8060 wildoats.coop
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Agaves Mexican Grill 389 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington 413-645-3281 agavesgb.com 30 Housatonic St., Lee 413-394-4412 agaveslee.com
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
Proprietor’s Lodge 22 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-9546 proprietorslodge.com BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT
BEST NACHOS
Common Table Food & Drink
Olde Forge Restaurant 125 North Main St., Lanesboro 413-442-6797 yeoldeforge.com
287 South State Road, Cheshire 413-776-7141 commontablefoodanddrink.com
378 Newell St., Pittsfield 413-447-9405 facebook.com/p/East-SideCafe-61568368141991/ BEST PRODUCE
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace Great Barrington 760 South Main Street 413-528-4488 Pittsfield 1020 South Street 413-442-2222 guidosfreshmarketplace.com BEST PUB
O’Laughlin’s Pub 342 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield 413-447-9507 facebook.com/p/OlaughlinsPub-100063669395752
CONGRATULATIONS! 2026
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER: Catherine Keating, MD PEDIATRICIAN: Julie Brown, MSN, CPNP-PC, PHMS BHS URGENT CARE: Urgent Care HEARING SPECIALIST: Berkshire Ear, Nose, & Throat
24 | Best of the Berkshires 2026 BEST SANDWICH SHOP
Angelina’s Subs Adams 34-1/2 Columbia Street 413-743-9744 Dalton 657 Main Street 413-684-1178 North Adams Oasis Plaza, American Legion Drive 413-664-0315 Pittsfield 100 Dalton Avenue 413-443-9875 133 Elm Street 413-499-8892 97 W. Housatonic Street 413-443-7928 angelinassubshops.com
Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST SEAFOOD
BEST SUPERMARKET
Salmon Run Fish House
Big Y Supermarket
78 Main Street, Lee 413-243-3900 salmonrunfishhouse.com BEST SPORTS BAR
Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant 650 Cheshire Road, Lanesborough 413-499-3331 thebrookhousepub.com BEST STEAK
RJ’s Restaurant Seafood/Chops/Pasta 109 First Street, Pittsfield 413-464-8204 rjs109.com
Great Barrington 740 S. Main Street 413-528-1314 Lee 10 Pleasant Street 413-243-3201 North Adams 45 Veterans Memorial Drive 413-663-6549 Pittsfield 200 West Street 413-447-7301 bigy.com BEST SUSHI
Jae’s 1032 South Street at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsfield 413-464-879 jaesrestaurant.com
Licensed for children 6 weeks to 12 years.
Now enrolling We have open enrollment for Toddlers & Preschoolers (ages 22 months - 5 years of age)
15 consecutive years!
We are current ly hiring! 699 Dalton Ave Pittsfield MA 01201 ph 413-448-2366 • fax 413-448-2367 • kidzonechildcare.com
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD
Thrive Diner 145 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield 413-344-9353 thrivediner.com BEST WINE SELECTION
SPIRITED Wines
444 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-448-2274 spirited-wines.com
BEST WINERY
Balderdash Cellars
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A sincere thank you to our amazing community for voting Freedom Power Washing “Best in the Berkshires” FOUR years in a row! We are honored to be your choice for premier exterior cleaning.
FreedomPowerWashing.net 413-344-3231
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Thank you to the Berkshire community for voting Rumbolt Law, LLC
Best Attorney
for SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS!
————— Best of the Berkshires • 2021 - 2026 ————— “I am honored and grateful to receive this award for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition would not be possible without my associate attorney, Thane, and our outstanding staff, Amber, Cassidy, Danielle and Aubrey. Thank you to our clients and the Berkshire community for your continued trust and support.” —Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq.—
Areas of Practice Real Estate Estate Planning Probate of Estates Business Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Contracts Other Areas Available Upon Request
148 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
413-346-5888 | RumboltLaw.com
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HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY BEST ALZHEIMER’S CARE
BEST GARDEN CENTER
Berkshire Place
Whitney’s, p.48
290 South Street, Pittsfield 413-445-4056 berkshireplace.com BEST ASSISTED LIVING
Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community & Memory Care 45 Main Street, Dalton 413-684-0100 banecare.com/sugar-hill-assisted-living-community BEST AUDIOLOGIST
Greylock Audiology Hearing and Balance Center
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Reyes Tapia Sr., front, and his son, Reyes Tapia Jr., bring hanging baskets into the main greenhouse at Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center in Cheshire in preparation for the farm’s opening day in 2026.
392 Merrill Road, Pittsfield 413-443-4800 greylockaudiology.com BEST BARBER SHOP
The Clean Slate Barbershop 200 North Street, Dalton 413-212-0708 facebook.com/TheCleanSlateBarbershop
Thank You for voting
Thank you Berkshire County for Voting Us Best Burritos of the Berkshires!
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Best Wedding Venue 500 Benedict Road Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 447-9429
3 LOCATIONS
724 Tyler St., Pittsfield • 37 North St., Pittsfield • 403 Main St., Dalton hotharrysburritos.com
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BEST BEAUTY SALON
BEST HEARING SPECIALIST
Salon Experience
Berkshire Ear, Nose & Throat
489 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield 413-499-8881 salonexperience.biz
510 North St., Suite 10 Pittsfield 413-448-8291 berkshirehealthsystems.org/ programs-and-services/ent
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Berkshire Family Chiropractic
BEST HOME HEALTH CARE
Hospice Care in the Berkshires
BEST MEDSPA/ COSMETIC SERVICES
L’io Beauty & Wellness 287 Main St., 6th Floor Gt. Barrington 413-296-8363 liobeautyandwellness.com BEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
413 Theraworks
877 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-2994 hcib.org
60 Roberts Drive, Suites 206 & 215, North Adams 413-353-2515 413theraworks.com
BEST DENTIST
BEST MASSAGE THERAPY
Dr. Natalya Yantovsky Pittsfield Dental Center
Kim O’Brien Massage Therapy
BEST NAIL SALON
188 East St., Suite 202, Pittsfield 413-447-7600 pittsfielddentalcenter.com
42 Summer St., Suite 306, Pittsfield 413-499-4227 kimobrienmassage.com
835 North Street, Pittsfield 413-442-5022 berkshirefamilychiropractic.com
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Evergreen Salon 337 Elm Street, Pittsfield 413-464-0015 facebook.com/p/EvergreenSalon-100063493573724/
I am Truly Honored and Grateful!
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to vote for me as Best Real Estate Agent in the Berkshires. This recognition means more to me than I could ever put into words. Coming to this country as an immigrant, not knowing anyone in this area, and building my life, my business, and my relationships from the ground up makes this moment especially humbling. To know that I have the support and trust of so many people in this community is something I will never take for granted. My goal has always been — and will always be — to provide you with the best service possible. From the very beginning to the very end, I believe in making the real estate process as smooth, simple, and stress-free as possible, with respect, transparency, and communication every step of the way. But beyond the transactions, I believe in kindness, understanding, listening, and genuinely caring about the people I work with. And yes… having a little fun along the way! Thank you for trusting me, supporting me, recommending me, and believing in me. This recognition is truly an honor, and I am incredibly grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Andreea Duta
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THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US!
For voting us Best Bakery! 180 Elm St, Pittsfield (413) 443-6678
Celebrating
20 YEARS!
BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AN D
THANK YOU!
BEST COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
for voting us
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1015 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 448-2095 • mazzeosristorante.com
for voting us
BEST DELI
490 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 (413) 347-8358 mazzeositalianmarketanddeli.com
Thank you to our amazing clients, team and community for voting us best CPAs three years running.
4 Second Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-7366
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Mount Carmel Care Center 320 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-637-2660 mountcarmelcare.org BEST OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Sara Kleiner-Goudey Pittsfield Vision Associates 217 South Street, Pittsfield 413-499-3797 pittsfieldvision.com BEST ORTHODONTIST
Dr. Michael Cestone
Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry 77 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-442-0122 childrens-teeth.com BEST PEDIATRICIAN
Julie Brown, CPNP-PC Berkshire Health Pediatrics 758 East St., Pittsfield 413-448-8212 berkshirehealthsystems.org/ provider/julie-brown BEST PHARMACY
Berkshire Orthodontics
Flynn’s Pharmacy
435 South Street, Pittsfield 413-443-0644 berkshireorthodontics.com
173 Elm Street, Pittsfield 413-445-5567 flynnspharmacy.com
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Gateway Physical Therapy & Wellness 80 Run Way, Lee 413-243-3477 gatewayphysicaltherapy.com BEST PHYSICIAN
Dr. Catherine Keating Berkshire Family Practice Associates, North County 71 Hospital Ave., 3rd Floor North Adams 413-664-5550 berkshirehealthsystems.org/ provider/catherine-keating BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Kimball Farms Life Care Community 235 Walker St., Lenox 413-637-7000 kimballfarms.org
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BUILT RIGHT HERE IN THE BERKSHIRES LOCAL ROOTS • QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL BUILDERS • GENERAL CONTRACTOR
OUR SERVICES • NEW HOMES • ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS • FOUNDATIONS
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• KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • ROOFS • FLOORING SCAN TO VISIT
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Celebrating 27 years Serving the areas freshest seafood since 1999.
Thank you
Thank you Berkshire County for voting Salmon Run for Berkshire’s best seafood restaurant. We could not have achieved this without all of our loyal customers and our hard working dedicated staff. 78 Main Street, Lee, Ma 01238 • 413.243.3900 • SalmonrunFishHouse.com
BEST SPA
Elle Day Spa 87 South Main St., Lanesborough 413-445-5600 elledayspa.com BEST TANNING SALON
Dalton Rays Tanning 14 Depot St., Dalton 413-300-0070 daltonrays.com BEST TATTOO AND BODY ART
ARh+ Lab 100 Summer St., Adams 413-652-7095 facebook.com/evan.bates.184 BEST URGENT CARE
Berkshire Urgent Care 489 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 505 East St., Pittsfield 197 Adams Rd., Williamstown 413-997-0930 urgent.berkshirehealthsystems.org
We’re offically smiling from ear to ear! A big THANK TH YOU to o our incredible patients and fam families for voting B us Best Pediatric Dentist! (413) 442-0122 - Childrens-teeth.com eeth.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST ARCHITECT
BEST ELECTRICIAN
Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners
Avery Electric
50 Depot Street, Dalton 413-684-0925 hillengineers.com BEST AWNINGS
Sondrini Enterprises 343 Pecks Rd., Suite 3, Pittsfield 413-443-0219 sondrini.com BEST CONTRACTOR
Berkshire Brothers Build 413-212-4192 berkshirebrothersbuild.com
PO Box #272, Cheshire 413-663-0359 averyelectric413.com BEST FENCING
Rilla Contracting 413-358-3304 rillacontracting.com BEST FLOORING
Scott’s Carpet One Floor & Home 1571 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 413-358-4703 scottscarpetonepittsfield.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING
LAMACCHIA REALTY
2026 BEST OF THE BERKSHIRES
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW!
BEST HEATING/ COOLING
Laureyns United 146 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield 413-684-5100 laureynsunited.com BEST HOME FUEL
Lipton Energy 458 South Street, Pittsfield 413-443-9191 liptonenergy.com BEST HOME SECURITY
Lee Audio ‘N Security 65 Fairview St., Lee 800-369-3905 leeaudionsecurity.net
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BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER
BEST PAINTING
BEST POOL COMPANY
Leah Luczynski
Fresh Start Painters
Imperial Pools & Spas by LaFrance, Inc.
Leah Luczynski Interior Design
413-329-3564 freshstartpaintersllc.com
760 Cheshire Road, Lanesborough 413-499-2702 imperialpoolsandspas.com
Pittsfield 413-464-9333 leahinteriors.com BEST LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE
Nathan T. Buratto Landscaping 165 Highfield Dr., Lee, 413-446-5751 nathantburattolandscaping.com
BEST PAVING SERVICES
1st Cut Construction 271 Barker Road, Pittsfield 413-316-0255 1stcutconstruction.net
BEST RENEWABLE ENERGY
New England Solar + Green 65 North St., Williamstown 413-458-4966 nesolarandgreen.com
BEST PLUMBER
BEST ROOFING
L.P. Adams Co.
Berkshires Best Plumbing
Klaus Roofing Systems by J Smegal
484 West Housatonic Street, Dalton 413-684-0025 lpadams.com
177 East Housatonic Street, Dalton 413-961-9735 berkshiresbestplumbing.com
449 Pittsfield Rd., Suite 201, Lenox 1-413-252-8656 jsmegalroofing.com
BEST LUMBER YARD
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST SNOW REMOVAL
BEST TREE SERVICE
BEST WINDOWS
2nd Alarm Trucking & Excavation Inc.
Kelley Brothers Tree Service
Morrison’s Home Improvement Specialists, Inc.
185 Fenn Street, Pittsfield 413-464-9574 facebook.com/2ndAlarmTruckingInc
1863 East Street, Pittsfield 413-258-3022 kelleybrotherstreeservice.com
25 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-442-3001 morrisonshomeimprovement.com
To our Valued customers& Friends
Thank You
for voting
Kissy’s Best Women’s Clothing Best of tHe Berkshires
2026
54 Elm Street Pittsfield,MA 01201 PH:(413)464-0440 www.shopkissysfineapparel.com
Serving Breakfast All day Homemade daily Specials Homemade desserts 1245 W. Housatonic St. Pittsfield Ma 01201
413-442-3567
Call us for ORDERS to Go!!
TUESday - Saturday 7 am - 2:30 pm - Sunday 7 am - 1:30 pm
LIQUORS INC. Thank you for Voting Liquors Inc. Best Liquor store in the Berkshires! Stop in and see why customers travel from beyond the Berkshires to shop the largest selection, receive great prices, and visit our Liquors Inc sale team!
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TENTS • RVS • GROUPS • FISHING POND • PLAYGROUND HEATED POOL • ACTIVITY CENTER
Open April - October
liquorsinc.com • 485 Dalton Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 • 413-443-4466 Hours: Mon - Thu: 9am - 9pm Fri - Sat: 9am - 9pm • Sun: 10am - 6pm
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING KIMBALL FARMS AS THE...
Best Retirement Community in the Berkshires! Experience the comfort and convenience of a community designed for every stage of life. INDEP E NDENT LI V I NG | AS S IS T E D L IVIN G | M E M O RY CA R E At Kimball Farms, we provide everything you need on one beautiful campus, allowing you to age in place as your needs change.
Discover a place where you can truly live.
To learn more, call 413-881-6321 or visit KimballFarmsLifeCare.com
235 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 413-637-7000
2013
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LAW, FINANCE & EDUCATION BEST ATTORNEY
Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq. Rumbolt Law LLC. 148 Main St., Williamstown 413-346-5888 rumboltlaw.com BEST AUTO LOAN PROVIDER
Greylock Federal Credit Union Adams 2 Park Street 413-743-7333 Great Barrington 250 Stockbridge Road 413-644-9234
Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street 413-997-6300
Stockbridge 3 Elm Street 413-298-3611
General Dynamics, 100 Plastics Avenue 413-997-6328
leebank.com
71 Elm Street 413-997-4400 75 Kellogg Street 413-236-4000 150 West Street 413-236-4000 Williamstown 455 Main Street 413-749-8032 greylock.org
BEST CHILD CARE
KidZone Child Care/ Educational Center 699 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield 413-448-2366 kidzonechildcare.com BEST COLLEGE
Berkshire Community College
Lanesborough 1664 North Street 413-997-4888
BEST BANK
Lee Bank
Pittsfield Downtown Pittsfield Location 437 North Street 413-236-1631
Lee 47 Main Street 413-243-2121
Great Barrington 279 Main Street 413-528-5531
Main Campus 1350 West Street 413-499-4660
Lenox 68 Main Street 413-637-4999
Lee 75 Park Street 413-243-0117
Great Barrington Adult ESOL Program Office 352 Main Street, 2nd Floor 413-236-5260
North Adams 131 Ashland Street 413-664-4477 Pittsfield Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Rd., Suite 26 413-445-5555
Lenox 450 Pittsfield-Lenox Road 413-499-9922 Pittsfield 180 South Street 413-445-7270
North Adams McCann 70 Hodges Cross Road 413-236-5201 berkshirecc.edu
Thank you from the
1st Cut Construction family for voting us Best in the Berkshires!
(413) 316-0255
PAVING | EXCAVATION | PATIOS | RETAINING WALLS | DRAINAGE
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McCann Technical School 70 Hodges Cross Road, North Adams 413-663-5383 mccanntech.org
Quinn & Killeen, PC
BEST CREDIT UNION
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Pittsfield Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road., Suite 26 413-445-5555
Stockbridge 31 Main Street 413-442-9241 Williamstown 296 Main Street 413-458-8119
Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street 413-997-6300
BEST CPA FIRM 4 Second St., Pittsfield 413-443-7366 quinnkilleen.com
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mountainone.com/insurance BEST LAW OFFICE
General Dynamics, 100 Plastics Avenue 413-997-6328
Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP
71 Elm Street 413-997-4400
75 South Church Street, Suite 550, Pittsfield 413-499-2323 mhcattorneys.com
75 Kellogg Street 413-236-4000 150 West Street 413-236-4000
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
Adams 2 Park Street 413-743-7333
Williamstown 455 Main Street 413-749-8032
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Great Barrington 250 Stockbridge Road 413-644-9234
greylock.org
Dalton 431 Main Street 413-684-1551
Lanesborough 1664 North Street 413-997-4888 Lee 47 Main Street 413-243-2121
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
MountainOne
Great Barrington 325 Main Street 413-528-2840
Pittsfield 111 Silver Lake Boulevard 413-442-9241 101 South Street 413-445-5648
Pittsfield 70 South Street 413-447-7304
Lenox 68 Main Street 413-637-4999
Great Barrington 4 Castle Street, Suite 201 413-442-9241
110 Dalton Avenue 413-395-9626
North Adams 131 Ashland Street 413-664-4477
North Adams 85 Main Street, Suite 100 413-664-9366
THANKS FOR VOTING US THE BEST IN THE BERKSHIRE FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW! TITO’S WANTS TO THANK ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT AND LOVE!
734 Williams Street 413-395-9632 pittsfieldcoop.com
Thank you Berkshire County for voting for us !!
Best
FINE DINING
Best
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We are honored to receive two awards.
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Thank you for voting Hospice Care in the Berkshires as the...
Best Home Health Care in the Berkshires!
Compassionate Hospice Services The Difference is in Our Care For more than 35 years, HospiceCare in The Berkshires (HCIB) has been caring for generations of our neighbors throughout Berkshire County, providing support and care for those living with a life-limiting illness. Our compassionate team guides families through this emotionally challenging time with information, resources, and expert medical care for the best possible quality of life.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO CALL HOSPICE? VISIT HCIB.ORG/WHENTOCALLHOSPICE TO LEARN MORE. 877 South Street, Suite 1W Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-2994 hcib.org
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN OUR CARE
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST PRESCHOOL
Ready Set Learn 133 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield 413-344-9991 41 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield 413-464-0880 ready-set-learn.co BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
Saint Agnes Academy • Fire Alarms • Security Systems • Heat Loss • CCTV • Access Control • Alarm Monitoring • Smart Phone Compatible • Residential • Commercial
30 Carson Avenue, Dalton 413-684-3143 saintagnesacademy.com BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Berkshire Money Management 161 Main Street, Dalton 72 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington 136 Water Street, Williamstown 413-997-2006 berkshiremm.com
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Serving the Berkshires since 1970. Thank-you for Voting us The Best Of The Berkshires.
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Thank You
Best Mental Health Services
for Voting Chocolate Springs Best Dessert in The Berkshires 55 Pittsfield Road Lenox, MA 01240 (413) 637-9820 chocolatesprings.com
new clients welcome!
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEST COMPUTER REPAIR
Mad Macs Allendale Shopping Center, Underground, Suite 101 5 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-5858 madmacs.com BEST DJ
MusiChris D.J. & Lighting Service 413-442-9854 djchrisplankey.com BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE
BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services 166 East Street, Pittsfield 413-499-4546 molariinc.com BEST EVENT PLANNER
Rachel Reynolds Events Berkshire County rachelreynoldsevents.com
BEST FUNERAL HOME
Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Homes Pittsfield 776 North St. 413-442-5094 220 East St. 413-445-4064 Dalton 525 Main St. 413-684-0215 dwyerfuneral.com BEST HOME CLEANING
Animal Inn of the Berkshires
BEST FLORIST
Viale Florist Inc.
F&T Cleaning Services, Inc.
120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield 413-442-3472 animalinnoftheberkshires.com
99 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield 413-442-6956 vialeflorist.com
312 Dalton Division Road, Pittsfield 413-841-5168 ftcleaningservices.com
We are honored and grateful to be named Best Used Car Dealer for 8 Years in a row!
27 Years In Business 1999-2026
110 East Housatonic St., Dalton • 413-684-5055
www.DaltonAutoExpress.com
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BEST HOTEL/MOTEL
BEST PET BOARDING
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
The Williams Inn
Animal Inn of the Berkshires
Andreea Duta
120 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-442-3472 animalinnoftheberkshires.com
39 Park Street Adams 413-344-7318 bishopwestre.com/about-ma
101 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-9371 williamsinn.com BEST INN/ BED & BREAKFAST
The Red Lion Inn 30 Main St., Stockbridge 413-298-5545 redlioninn.com BEST JUNK/ RUBBISH REMOVAL
Duda Dumps Lanesborough 413-441-7206 dudadumps.com BEST LIMOUSINE
Black Luxe Luxury Car Service 555 East St., Suite 2, Pittsfield 413-347-2963 blackluxelimo.com BEST PEST CONTROL
Action Pest Management Berkshire County & Southern Vermont 413-442-9489 actionpestvt.com
BEST PET GROOMER
Pampered Pup Dog Day Spa 411 North St., Pittsfield, 413-347-8040 facebook.com/ pamperedpupdogdayspa BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Tricia McCormack Photography 17 Main Street, Suite 2, Lee 413-358-4351 triciamccormack.com BEST POWER WASHING
Freedom Power Washing
Bishop West Real Estate Inc.
BEST REAL ESTATE BROKER
Jason Nocher Nocher Realty 48 Elm Street, Pittsfield 413-441-9761 nocherrealty.com BEST REALTY COMPANY
Lamacchia Realty 2 Depot Street, Dalton 413-443-7274 lamacchiarealty.com BEST SIGN MAKER
RSI Signs
Berkshire County 413-344-3231 freedompowerwashing.net
20 Yorkshire Avenue, Pittsfield 413-447-8286 rsi-signs.com
BEST PRINTING
BEST TENT RENTAL
Peace Train Tees
Mahaiwe Tent
139 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield 413-499-1890 peacetraintees.com
125 Sheffield Business Park, Ashley Falls 413-528-5945 mahaiwetent.com
Thank you for voting us the best Sports Bar in the Berkshires!
650 Cheshire Rd. Lanesboro, MA 413-499-3331 thebrookhousepub.com Catch your favorite Game on one of our 20+ HD TVs!
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Squaw Peak Travel 12 Flansburg Avenue, Dalton 413-449-1780 squawpeaktravel.com BEST VETERINARIAN
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital 1634 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield 413-499-1580 pittsfieldvet.com BEST WEDDING VENUE
Berkshire Hills Country Club 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield 413-447-9429 berkshirehillscc.com
BEST MUSEUM Berkshire Museum, p.16 STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
A Caribbean reef octopus is one of the new animals featured in the Berkshire Museum’s new Feigenbaum Aquarium in Pittsfield.
Thank you! for Voting Sondrini Awnings Best Awnings in the Berkshires!
SUNESTA.com IN PERSON & DIGITAL QUOTING OPEN 7-DAYS A WEEK FREE ESTIMATES SONDRINI.COM / 413-443-0219 / 1-800-SUNESTA
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Dear Berkshire County
McCann Technical School
70 Hodges Cross Road North Adams, MA 01247 413-663-5383 • www.mccanntech.org
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SHOPPING BEST ANTIQUES DEALER
BEST BOOKSTORE
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
Brewsters
The Bookstore
18 Marshall Street, North Adams 413-652-4265 facebook.com/BrewstersThrift
11 Housatonic Street, Lenox 413-637-3390 bookstoreinlenox.com
Kidding Around Consignment
BEST APPLIANCE STORE
BEST BRIDAL SHOP
Henry’s Electric, Inc.
Deidre’s Special Day
252 Main Street, Lee 413-243-0690 henryselectricinc.com
2 South Street, Suite 100, Pittsfield 413- 499-9959 deidresonline.com
BEST ART GALLERY
Clock Tower Artists’ Studios & Gallery
BEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY
Clock Tower Business Center 75 S. Church St., 3rd Floor Pittsfield clocktowerartists.com
501 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield 413-553-9333 berkshireroots.com
Berkshire Roots
63 Years of Quality Service & Customer Satisfaction
700 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-8527 facebook.com/ KiddingAroundConsignment BEST COIN/COLLECTIBLES DEALER
Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry 222 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-499-1400 berkshirehillscoins.net BEST FURNITURE STORE
Paul Rich & Sons 242 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-6467 paulrich.com
ENJOY THE MANY BENEFITS OF OUR INFRARED SAUNA’S RIGHT FROM YOUR OWN HOME! 760 Cheshire Rd., Lanesboro, Mass (1 mile north of Berkshire Mall)
POOLS
&
SPAS
by LaFrance Inc.
499-2702
www.imperialpoolsandspas.com/saunas
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Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center 1775 South State Road, Cheshire 413-442-4749 whitneysfarm.com BEST GIFT SHOP
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Lenox 489 Pittsfield Rd., Suite A-110 413-442-0983 North Adams 179 State Road 413-663-6600 Pittsfield 547 North Street 413-443-5611 carrhardware.com
BEST MATTRESS STORE
Central Radio Appliance 158 Hubbard Ave., Dalton 413-684-6199 1 Roberts Dr., North Adams 413-664-9685 centralradio1933.com BEST MEN’S CLOTHING
Inspired Creations
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
495 North Main Street, Lanesborough 413-281-3805 facebook.com/InspiredCreations413
Dettinger Lumber
Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men
24 Warren Terrace, Pittsfield 413-203-9035 dettingerlumber.com
157 North Street, Pittsfield 413-443-2569 stevenvalenticlothing.com
BEST JEWELER
BEST MEN’S FORMALWEAR
Charland Jewelers
Zabian’s Clothing
875 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield 413-445-6817 charlandjewelers.biz
19 Main Street, Lee 413-243-0136 www.facebook.com/p/ZabiansClothing-100063745283248/
BEST HARDWARE STORE
Carr Hardware Great Barrington 256 Main Street 413-528-4520 Lee 221 Main Street 413-243-0786
Electric
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Thank You
for Voting Us Best Barber Shop in The Berkshires! We appreciate your support! 200 North Street, Dalton, MA facebook.com/TheCleanSlateBarbershop/ Find us on the Booksy App!
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Best Aut o Repair Shop in t he Berkshires!
WILLIAMS & KINGSLEY AUTO REPAIR 4
763 East St. Pittsfield
4 413-442-1620 413-496-9147
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 BEST OFFICE SUPPLY STORE
BEST TOY STORE
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING
BBE Office Interiors
Where’d You Get That!? Inc.
Kissy’s Fine Apparel
100 Spring Street, Williamstown 413-458-2206 wygt.com
50 & 54 Elm Street, Pittsfield 413-464-04401 shopkissysfineapparel.com
1595 East Street, Pittsfield 413-442-8217 bbeoffice.com BEST PET STORE
Roxie’s Barkery & Boutique 60 Roberts Drive, Suite 107, North Adams 413-281-1776 roxiesbarkery.net
BEST ANIMAL SHELTER Berkshire Humane Society, p.11
BEST SHOE STORE
Family Footwear Center 444 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-442-6330 familyfootwearcenter.com
Thank you for voting Zinky’s Pub the
BEST BAR
in the Berkshires THREE years in a row!! Never miss anything at Zinky’s Pub. Check out all the big games on our twelve TV’s, and Live Music with a cold drink and amazing food. We also have three KENO TV’s for you to enjoy!
51 Daly Ave, Dalton, MA 413-684.9766 Open 11:30am during the week and Noon on Saturday and Sunday and CLOSED on Tuesdays. zinkyspub.com Follow us on Facebook for daily specials!
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
At the Berkshire Humane Society, volunteer Christin Fetterolf cleans the small animal enclosures and feeds any current residents, which include a bonded pair of guinea pigs.
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NOW SCHEDULING 2027 SOLAR INSTALLATIONS! Better Solar. Better Savings.
65 NORTH ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267 | NESOLARANDGREEN.COM
(413) 458-4966 NES+G has been in business for 17 years. We look forward to being your local installer of The Berkshires.
“Professional, committed and responsive. Andrew and the team are great to work with—highly recommend!” –Malcom, local reviewer
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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST ADVENTURE PARK
Jiminy Peak Mountain Adventure Park
BEST COMMUNITY REC CENTER
Dalton CRA
37 Corey Road, Hancock 413-738-5500 jiminypeak.com
400 Main Street, Dalton 413-684-0260 daltoncra.org
BEST BIKE SHOP
BEST DANCE STUDIO
Berkshire Outfitters
Terpsichore Dance Center
169.5 Grove Street, Adams 413-743-5900 berkshireoutfitters.com BEST CAMPGROUND
Mount Greylock Campsite Park 15 Scott Road, Lanesborough 413-447-9419 mtgreylockcampsitepark.com
395 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-5392 terpsichoredancecenter.com BEST DOWNHILL SKIING
Bousquet Mountain 101 Dan Fox Dr., Pittsfield 413-442-8985 bousquetmountain.com
BEST FIRE ARMS
Cheshire Sporting Goods 1201 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield 413-997-3600 cheshire-sporting-goods.com BEST FITNESS GYM
Miner Combat 85 Union St., North Adams 413-663-0225 minercombat.com BEST GOLF COURSE
Waubeeka Golf Links 137 New Ashford Road, Williamstown 413-458-8355 waubeeka.com
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Dosier Jiu Jitsu 1625 East St., Pittsfield 413-347-9691 dosierjiujitsu.com From the Ali and the Ameen family, it has been an honor to receive the support of Berkshire County people over the last 68 years or our business. Our goal will be to continue to strive for the best quality and value to our loyal customers. The Family of Angelina’s, now three generations strong, is committed to continuing our mission.
Thank you for voting us Best Sandwich Shop in the Berkshires 2026 OUR LOCATIONS Pittsfield 100 Dalton Ave. (Drive Thru) • 413-443-9875 133 Elm St. (Drive Thru) • 413-499-8892 97 West Housatonic St. • 413-443-7928 Dalton 657 Main St. • 413-684-11788 Adams 34 1/2 Columbia St. • 413-743-9744 North Adams, Oasis Plaza American Legion Drive • 413-664-0315
Thank you for your continued support of our family & businesses!
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
Aimee Marshall Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center 137 North St., Pittsfield 413-885-1633 bfwstudio.com BEST SPORTING GOODS
Dave’s Sporting Goods 1164 North St., Route 7, Pittsfield, 413-442-2960 davessporting.com BEST YOGA STUDIO
Radiance Yoga 744 Williams St., Pittsfield 413-553-5245 radiance-yoga.com
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for Voting St. Agnes Academy Best Private School in the Berkshires Five Years in a Row!
Faith Based, Service Minded, Academic Excellence
Grow and Explore at St. Agnes Academy St. Agnes Academy, 30 Carson Avenue, Dalton, MA 01226 saintagnesacademy.com (413) 684-3143
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!
To everyone who took the time to vote for us, and to all of our amazing customers who have supported us from the very beginning — THANK YOU! Being named Best Brunch Restaurant in the Berkshires for the second year in a row is an incredible honor, and we truly couldn’t have done it without you! We promise to keep giving you our very best — serving up delicious food, beautiful dishes, and the flavors you love, with the same passion and dedication that we’ve had from day one.
We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!
Here’s to many more delicious brunches together!
WED ~ MON 8 AM - 2 PM • TUE CLOSED • serving breakfast and lunch all day
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WINNER INDEX 1st Cut Construction ............................................36 2nd Alarm Trucking & Excavation Inc.................... 37 413 Theraworks....................................................28 Abby Geurds......................................................... 12 Action Pest Management .....................................44 Agaves Mexican Grill ............................................23 Aimee Marshall ....................................................54 Almeida Auto Body................................................. 7 Andreea Duta ......................................................44 Angelina’s Subs....................................................24 Animal Inn of the Berkshires .......................... 43, 44 Antimony Brewing ................................................17 ARh+ Lab .............................................................32 Avery Electric .......................................................35 Ayelada ................................................................ 21 Balderdash Cellars ...............................................25 BBE Office Interiors.............................................. 51 Berkshire Brothers Build ......................................35 Berkshire Community College..............................39 Berkshire Ear, Nose & Throat ................................28 Berkshire Family Chiropractic...............................28 Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry.................. 47 Berkshire Hills Country Club.................................45 Berkshire Humane Society....................................11 Berkshire Money Management.............................42 Berkshire Mountain Distillers ...............................20 Berkshire Museum ............................................... 16 Berkshire Outfitters..............................................53 Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry ...............................30 Berkshire Place .................................................... 27 Berkshire Roots.................................................... 47 Berkshire Theatre Group ...................................... 15 Berkshire Urgent Care..........................................32 Berkshires Best Plumbing ....................................36 Big Y Supermarket................................................24 Bigg Daddy’s Philly Steak House ...........................17 Black Luxe Luxury Car Service..............................44 Bookstore, The ..................................................... 47 Bousquet Mountain..............................................53 Brewsters............................................................. 47 Brian Cook ........................................................... 12 Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant ....................24 Carr Hardware......................................................48 Central Radio Appliance .......................................48 Charland Jewelers................................................48
Chee’s Chinese Cuisine .........................................17 Cheshire Sporting Goods .....................................53 Chocolate Springs Café........................................ 18 Clark Art Institute, The ......................................... 15 Clean Slate Barbershop, The ................................ 27 Clock Tower Artists’ Studios & Gallery .................. 47 Common Table Food & Drink.................................23 Coyote Flaco......................................................... 21 Dalton Auto Express ...............................................8 Dalton CRA...........................................................53 Dalton CRA Kids Club ............................................11 Dalton Rays Tanning .............................................32 Dave’s Sporting Goods .........................................54 Deidre’s Special Day............................................. 47 Dettinger Lumber.................................................48 Dosier Jiu Jitsu.....................................................54 Dr. Catherine Keating ...........................................30 Dr. Michael Cestone..............................................30 Dr. Natalya Yantovsky ...........................................28 Dr. Sara Kleiner-Goudey........................................30 Duda Dumps ........................................................44 Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Homes ..............43 East Side Cafe ......................................................23 Elder Services of Berkshire County....................... 12 Elizabeth Freeman Center .....................................11 Elle Day Spa..........................................................32 Evergreen Salon ...................................................28 F&T Cleaning Services, Inc. ..................................43 Family Footwear Center........................................ 51 Flo’s Diner ............................................................20 Flynn’s Pharmacy.................................................30 Forthill Farm......................................................... 21 Freedom Power Washing ......................................44 Fresh Start Painters..............................................36 Gateway Physical Therapy & Wellness ..................30 Greylock Audiology Hearing and Balance Center .. 27 Greylock Federal Credit Union ........................39, 40 Guido’s Fresh Marketplace ...................................23 Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires.................7, 8 Henry’s Electric, Inc.............................................. 47 High Lawn Farm.................................................... 21 Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners......................35 Hometown Tire Works ............................................8 Hospice Care in the Berkshires.............................28 Hot Dog Ranch ..................................................... 21
Hot Harry’s........................................................... 18 Hotshot Hillbillies................................................. 15 Hudpucker’s Pub & Grill ........................................17 Imperial Pools & Spas by LaFrance, Inc.................36 Inspired Creations................................................48 Jackie Legs........................................................... 15 Jake’s Java ........................................................... 18 Jason Nocher .......................................................44 Jiminy Peak Mountain Adventure Park..................53 Julie Brown, CPNP-PC ..........................................30 Kelley Brothers Tree Service ................................. 37 Kelly’s Package Store ........................................... 18 Kidding Around Consignment............................... 47 KidZone Child Care/Educational Center ...............39 Kim O’Brien Massage Therapy..............................28 Kimball Farms Life Care Community.....................30 Kissy’s Fine Apparel.............................................. 51 KJ Nosh Catering Company.................................. 18 Klaus Roofing Systems by J Smegal......................36 L.P. Adams Co.......................................................36 L’io Beauty & Wellness..........................................28 Lamacchia Realty.................................................44 Laureyns United ...................................................35 Leah Luczynski.....................................................36 Lee Audio ‘N Security............................................35 Lee Bank .........................................................12, 39 Lipton Energy.......................................................35 Liquors Inc. .......................................................... 21 LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM............................................. 16 M&J’s Taste of Home ............................................ 21 Mad Macs.............................................................43 Mahaiwe Tent .......................................................44 Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP......................40 Matt George ..........................................................17 Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood ................................. 18 Mazzeo’s Ristorante ............................................. 21 Mazzeos Italian Market & Deli............................... 18 McCann Technical School.....................................40 Miner Combat ......................................................53 MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services .......43 Morrison’s Home Improvement Specialists, Inc.... 37 Mount Carmel Care Center...................................30 Mount Greylock Campsite Park ............................53 MountainOne .......................................................40 MusiChris D.J. & Lighting Service.........................43
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WINNER INDEX (CONT.) Nathan T. Buratto Landscaping.............................36 Naumkeag............................................................ 15 New England Solar + Green ..................................36 North Adams Farmers Market............................... 21 O’Laughlin’s Pub ..................................................23 Olde Forge Restaurant.....................................18, 23 Onota Boat Livery................................................... 7 Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs .............................................17 Pampered Pup Dog Day Spa .................................44 Patrice Gamberoni ............................................... 12 Patriot Car Wash .................................................... 7 Paul Rich & Sons .................................................. 47 Peace Train Tees ...................................................44 Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema ........................ 16 Pittsfield Cooperative Bank .................................40 Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital................................45 Proprietor’s Lodge................................................23 Quinn & Killeen, PC...............................................40 Rachel Reynolds Events........................................43 Radiance Yoga ......................................................54
Ready Set Learn ...................................................42 Red Lion Inn, The..................................................44 Rilla Contracting ..................................................35 RJ’s Restaurant Seafood/Chops/Pasta ................24 Roasted Garlic...................................................... 21 Ronnie’s Harley-Davidson....................................... 7 Roses Restaurant ..................................................17 Roxie’s Barkery & Boutique .................................. 51 RSI Signs..............................................................44 Saint Agnes Academy...........................................42 Salmon Run Fish House........................................24 Salon Experience..................................................28 Sarah’s Cheesecakes & Café .................................17 Scott’s Carpet One Floor & Home.........................35 Shire Donuts ........................................................20 Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM.............. 16 Sondrini Enterprises.............................................35 South Side Sales & Service.....................................8 SPIRITED Wines....................................................25 Squaw Peak Travel................................................45
Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men .........................48 Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community & Memory Care.................................................. 27 Tanglewood .......................................................... 15 Terpsichore Dance Center ....................................53 Thomas Bowler .................................................... 12 Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq. .....................................39 Thrive Diner .........................................................25 Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill .....................................23 Tricia McCormack Photography............................44 Viale Florist Inc.....................................................43 Waubeeka Golf Links ............................................53 Where’d You Get That!? Inc................................... 51 Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center..............48 Wild Oats Market..................................................23 Williams Inn, The..................................................44 Williams Kingsley Auto Repair ................................ 7 Zabian’s Clothing .................................................48 Zinky’s Pub............................................................17 Zucchini’s Restaurant........................................... 21
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