 | Companion Corner: Cali and Kyzer at The Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There's a bonded dog pair awaiting a new family at the Berkshire Humane Society.
Kyzer and Cali are both poodles. Kyzer is the male and is 7 years old, a quite a bit bigger than his sister Cali, who is a miniature of Kyzer and 8 years old.
Canine adoption counselor Rhonda Cyr introduced us to the |
| Lanesborough Considers Bylaw Against Litter
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town is considering a bylaw against littering after reports of people dumping trash on the roadside.
Last week, Police Chief Robert Derksen and Department of Public Works Director Nate Fenwick reported the need for a formal regulation to the Select Board. Fenwick said his department has picked up whole |
| Roots Rising Awarded Urban Agriculture Program Grant
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $779,458 in funding to improve food access in underserved communities throughout Massachusetts by increasing local food production.
The funding will directly support the growth of urban farms, community gardens, and food business operations, targeting areas that struggle |
| 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program, open to all current sophomores in the Berkshires, selects a cohort of up to 30 students from all backgrounds for this ten-month experience that will allow them to explore the regional economy and develop their leadership skills.
Once selected, students will begin the program |
| Pittsfield Extends Interim School Superintendent Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips' employment has been extended to 2027.
Last week, the School Committee approved an employment contract that runs through June 30, 2027. Phillips was originally appointed to a one-year position that began on July 1 and runs through the end of the fiscal |
 | New BRTA Administrator Keen on Getting People Where They Need to Go
Kathleen Lambert has decades of experience in transportation and planning and has some ideas on how improve service at BRTA.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new Berkshire Regional Transit Authority administrator has officially started work alongside outing Administrator Robert Malnati.
Kathleen Lambert was chosen as the new |
| Pittsfield's Durant Park Splash Pad Gets $200K Boost
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Durant Park splash pad project has been boosted by more than $200,000 in state funds.
A 700-square-foot outdoor water attraction is planned for the 2.1-acre park at 30 John St. City officials hope to have it operational by summertime.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $215,980 from the |
| Dalton Finance Makes Reserve Fund Transfers
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee made two reserve fund transfers last Wednesday night.
The reserve fund balance is currently $60,000. This is the first reserve fund transfer the town has made this fiscal year, committee clerk Karen Schmidt said.
A transfer to the vocational education tuition |
| BCC Welcomes Applicants for Para Educator Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) is accepting applications for its Para Educator Training course.
Classes are held four days per week from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 5 and concluding Thursday, Feb. 12.
This is an entry-level course with no |
| Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City's sewer lining replacement project work continues this week.
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each weekday.
This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent |
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