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BCC to Offer Free Advanced Basic Computer Training Course| 07:34AM / Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Workforce and Community Education Department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer an Advanced Basic Computer Training course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 23 – April 1, 2026. Designed for adults eager to advance their careers, this hands-on course is intended only for learners who already have basic computer knowledge. If you can comfortably use a computer and are ready to build on that foundation, this class will help students master essential digital office skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and 0 Comments
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Pittsfield School Committee Sees Budget Calendar, Chapter 70 ConcernsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:28AM / Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Public Schools kicked off its fiscal year 2027 budget calendar, and are again facing uncertainties with state Chapter 70 funding.
During the first meeting of the new term on Wednesday, the School Committee OK'd an FY27 budget calendar that plans the committee's vote in mid-April. Interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips stressed the importance of equity in this process.
"It's really important for us through these next couple of months to look at our different schools, our different needs, different student demographics, and really understand, are we just assigning resources equally, or are we really assigning them based
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Ice Skating Destinations in the BerkshiresBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:51PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
Every year several towns and cities in the Berkshires create outdoor skating rinks or open their doors to the numerous indoor ice skating venues. So, dust off your ice skates, lace up, and glide the winter away at these ice skating destinations. All outdoor rinks and natural skating destinations are weather dependent and do not have skate rentals unless noted otherwise. Have a skating destination you want included on our list–email info@iberskhires.com. Outdoor Rinks Wahconah Park Rink Pittsfield The city will soon open a rink outside the historic baseball stadium. The 50-by-100-foot rink will be open to skaters of all 0 Comments
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Governor Appoints Secretary of Veterans Services | 04:20PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Eric Goralnick, MD, MS, as Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS). "We have made a strong commitment to fixing a broken system and delivering for our veterans," said Governor Maura Healey. "Dr. Goralnick understands that veterans deserve care that meets them where they are. He brings deep experience as a physician, a leader and a collaborator, and he has spent his career strengthening systems, improving access to care and bringing people together across institutions. He is the right person to build on this progress and continue delivering for veterans and their 0 Comments
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New Pittsfield City Council, School Committee MeetsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
02:25PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new City Council and School Committee met for the first time last week, and were met with some hope from the public.
The council is largely the same as the last term, with Cameron Cunningham now representing Ward 2 and Kathy Moody Ward 7. On the other hand, the School Committee is all new aside from longtime member Daniel Elias.
Resident Paul Gregory, a regular at public comment, told the council, "I stand here tonight, I'm excited. I'm not complaining." Gregory said that with challenges come opportunities, and he is confident that the elected officials are up for it.
"I'm really, really looking forward to
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Lenox Community Center Seeking volunteers| 12:30PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Community Center is seeking a volunteer (or group of volunteers) to support our Gameroom Aftercare K-5 Homework Room. This daily sign-up program provides students with a safe, quiet space to complete their homework with guidance from a caring volunteer. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:15–5:00 PM, during the Lenox School District school year at the Lenox Community Center. Depending on experience and program availability, there may be eligibility for a senior tax write-off program. 0 Comments
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Dalton Board of Health Nominates New MembersBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health last week couldn't decide between two board candidates so flipped a coin to appoint Dr. Patrick Carsell. The board needed a fifth member, with the vote between Carsell and Rachel Branch. Branch was appointed as the alternate. Members couldn't decide which would be the best fit — a resident with some experience advocating on public health issues, or a dentist with a background in health care. Branch has deep roots in the Berkshires and ran for mayor in North Adams before moving to Dalton a few years ago. While living in Connecticut, she worked to stop an asphalt plant, and has attended zoning board 0 Comments
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Market 32, Price Chopper Donates to Disabled American Veterans| 07:11AM / Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper presented a $53,817 donation to DAV (Disabled American Veterans), reflecting the generosity of customers and teammates who supported the company's November fundraising campaign. Shoppers across all 129 stores contributed $43,817 by rounding up their totals at checkout. Market 32 and Price Chopper added a $10,000 corporate match. These funds will help DAV to provide no-cost, lifetime assistance to veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. DAV assists more than one million veterans each year through benefits assistance, employment opportunities, transportation to VA medical appointments, and 0 Comments
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RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability Placard | 03:47PM / Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced today the introduction of a newly redesigned Disability Placard, created to improve security, curb fraud, and expedite delivery. Current placards will remain valid until their expiration date. The updated placard features several key improvements: A modern design incorporating the widely accepted universal accessibility logo Durable material embedded with security features to deter fraud Bilingual instructions in both English and Spanish "This redesign reflects our commitment to improving services for residents with disabilities while modernizing
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MassWildlife: Get started ice fishing| 02:32PM / Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
Whether you're an expert or just getting started, review the instructions and safety tips below for a fun, safe experience on the ice. The information on this page is also available in an ice fishing tutorial video (50 min). Ice fishing safety How can you tell if ice is safe? Always consider ice to be potentially dangerous. You can't judge conditions by appearance or thickness alone. Many other factors impact ice strength like water depth, size of waterbody, water chemistry, currents, snow cover, age of ice, and local weather conditions. Ice tips New ice is stronger than old ice. Four inches of clear, newly formed ice may support one person on foot. One foot 0 Comments
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Governor Announces Safety Reforms Following Assisted Living Residence Commission's Final Report| 11:55AM / Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey announced a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted living residences (ALRs) across Massachusetts. This action follows the submission of the ALR Commission's final report to the Legislature, which outlines both regulatory and legislative solutions to improve the safety and well-being of residents. The ALR Commission was established through the 2024 Act to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-Term Care and undertook an extensive review of the ALR sector to ensure it continues to meet the needs of an 0 Comments
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BCC Graduates 32 Nursing Students at Pinning CeremonyBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
06:41AM / Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
See more photos from the event here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hundreds of friends, families, and faculty filled the Robert Boland Theatre on Thursday to celebrate those earning associates' degrees in nursing at Berkshire Community College. The pinning ceremony marked the hard work and dedication of 32 graduates over two years. "The pin you receive tonight is small, but it's meaning is profound. It symbolizes the trust placed in you by your patients, your colleagues in this profession," said Dean Lori Moon. "Most importantly, it represents the promise you make to every patient you will encounter, to see them as human beings, to protect their dignity, to care
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