 | Wahconah Park Skating Rink Under Construction
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The outdoor ice skating rink in front of Wahconah Park is taking shape, and the city plans to open it early next week.
If you pass by the historic park this weekend, you will notice a pop-up ice skating rink under construction on the property between Hudpucker's Pub and Grill and Thrive Diner. City |
| Dalton Board to Discuss Storage Container Bylaw
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board will be reviewing a proposed bylaw that would require a special permit for storage containers in a residential zone.
The board briefly discussed the proposed bylaw that is in the very early stages. More in-depth discussions will take place during future |
| Department of Higher Education Announces New Board Members
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE) announced two new voting members today. These members fill roles representing the state university segment and students on the 13-member Board.
Dr. Lisa B. Battaglino is now representing Massachusetts' state university segment, which includes nine public |
| Pittsfield School Committee Requests Redacted PHS Report
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee and City Council have requested a redacted report of the Pittsfield High School investigation that concluded last spring.
On Wednesday, the committee approved member Ciara Batory's request to release the PHS investigative report with proper redactions by Feb. 18. The previous |
| Dalton Planning Board Proposes Earth-Removal Bylaw Amendments
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board will review a proposed amendment to the earth-removal bylaw at a future meeting that will include provisions for dealing with dust and debris.
At the end of its nearly three-hour meeting last week, during which the board voted to continue the Berkshire Concrete public hearing, the board |
| State's One Stop for Growth Open for Applications
BOSTON — The Community One Stop for Growth application portal has opened for submissions for fiscal 2027. The portal is overseen by the Executive Office of Economic Development and provides a streamlined process for municipalities and organizations to apply for 14 state economic development grant programs.
One |
| MassWildlife: A milestone for Massachusetts' roseate terns
The roseate tern is Massachusetts's most iconic—and only endangered— seabird, relying mainly on two offshore islands in the Bay State for breeding. Listed as endangered at both the federal and state levels, the species faces ongoing challenges from habitat loss and climate change, and its highly specialized diet increases its |
 | Friday Front Porch Feature: A Grand House in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a home that's grand and spacious? Then this is the house for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 5 Eastbrook Lane in Pittsfield.
This 2006 home has four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. It |
| Taconic High Speaker Booted for Passing Out 'Political Material'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A guest speaker at Taconic High School was escorted out of the building after school officials said they passed around unapproved political material.
Principal Matthew Bishop sent out an email and voice message to the school community explaining some of what happened.
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