Tom Conklin

Tom Conklin is the News Director and lead news voice for the Berkshire News Network and the Townsquare Media Berkshire Radio Group. Tom is also a musician and voiceover talent. He has been a guitarist for more than three decades and plays lead guitar for the New England based band, The Matchstick Architects. He also does voiceover narration work for clients all over the world from his home studio in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Tom is also a founding member of Berkshire Organization for Original Music, or BOOM, which is a Berkshire County based organization that advocates for the local original music scene and performers of original music in the Berkshires.

Public Input Sought on Rest of River Plan
The US Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public input on GE’s Revised Pre-Design Investigation Work Plan for Reach 5A Non-Residential Floodplain Exposure. A media release from the Berkshire Environmental Action Team says that the public input opportunity is not required by law, but somet…
Richard Neal Secures $380K for Berkshire County Head Start
There is nothing more important than beginning the education process for our children at the youngest possible age, and Head Start programs are, without a doubt, a huge part of that process. When our lawmakers take that responsibility seriously, it’s a wonder…
Expanded Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Military Veterans
It looks like it will be a little bit easier for military veterans to get a covid-19 vaccination appointment.
In a news release today, the VA New England Healthcare System, referred to as VISN 1, has announced that it will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, their care…
Voters Head to the Polls for Election Day 2020
Voters in the Berkshires, the Commonwealth, and around the Country are going to the polls today and there is no doubt that the Presidential race is what is on the mind of every voter. Although we may not find out who the president will be come January 20th before the end of …
10 Quirky Horror Flicks for Halloween
Looking for some scary good fun for Halloween? Perhaps a movie or two? When it comes to movies that scare, you can probably come up with a list of the most iconic of them ever filmed. These are not them. Here is a list of ten “horror” films that don’t quite live up to the iconic status of the likes …
Patriots/Broncos Moved to Next Sunday
Here we go again. It's another week of uncertainty in New England Patriots Land, as this weeks game against the Broncos, originally scheduled for today and moved to Monday, has been moved once again to next Sunday. The news comes as another Patriots player had apparently tested positive for COV…
Mets Pitcher Sparks Twitter Amid MLB Contract Negotiations
It is looking like the NHL and NBA are headed for at least a condensed resumption of their seasons, but things are not fairing so well for Major League Baseball. Players and owners are still reportedly far apart on a deal that would get the season finally underway...
COVID-19 RESOURCES
The following is a listing of both local and State COVID-19 Resources. We will add to the list as more resources become available. If you know of a resource that is NOT listed here and would like to share it with us, please send an email to: tom...
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