 | East Housatonic Bridge Restricted to One-Lane
The town is considering making it one-way and detouring traffic.
DALTON, Mass. — Structural concerns have closed one side of the bridge on East Housatonic Street, making that section of the busy road limited to one lane.
The 25.5-foot-long girder bridge is considered structurally deficient, |
 | No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
BOSTON, Mass. — The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Southeast Region has worsened to a Level-2 Significant Drought, and the Millers River Basin has improved.
All other regions remain unchanged, including Berkshire County that remains at a normal drought |
| CBRSD Budget Decreases; Dalton Assessment High
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District has decreased its initial operating projections from nearly 10 percent down to 4.9 percent, but the Dalton's budget is still strained because of its high assessment.
During a School Committee in January, a tentative budget was presented, which |
| Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Local Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provided 1 million meals to food banks serving families across Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Through Sack Hunger, every $5 customer donation helps deliver 10 meals to neighbors in need. This impact is amplified by Big Y's additional contributions, |
| Governor Healey Nominates District Court Members
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey nominated Paul Anthony and Shelly-Ann Sankar to serve as Associate Justices of the District Court.
The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
"These two nominees will bring decades |
 | Devonshire Estates Residents Display an Abundance of Talent
Irwin Margolies plays the piano every Wednesday. During the summer, he spends his weekends attending concerts at Tanglewood.
LENOX, Mass. — The community at Holiday Devonshire Estates is made up of individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experiences.
When its general manager, Dawn DeCristo, |
 | PCTV, Farley-Bouvier Talk Importance of AI Awareness
The small audience asks questions during the conversation, which will be available on PCTV.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Data privacy, misinformation and overreliance are among the top concerns over artificial intelligence on Beacon Hill.
State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Pittsfield Community |
 | MassWildlife: Three ways to prevent conflict during coyote mating season
Late January through early March is coyote mating season. Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high. The mere presence of a coyote is not a cause for concern. MassWildlife |
| BCC Announces Faculty, Staff Members, Title Changes
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of five new staff members and two title changes.
New faculty/staff
Dr. Thomas Burton-Steele joins Berkshire Community College as Assistant Professor of Engineering in |
 | Habitat & Taconic CTE Students Build Pittsfield Home
The students had to do some snow clearing Thursday before they could start on the roof trusses.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic CTE students will be able to say "I built that house" when they pass 37 Curtis Terrace.
On Thursday, roof trusses were set on the home that Taconic High School students are |
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