| Dalton Voters Unanimously Approve All Articles at Special Town Meeting
DALTON, Mass. — Some 53 voters unanimously approved all five articles on the special town meeting warrant on Wednesday.
The meeting that lasted 30 minutes resulted in the authorization of funding for specific projects, addressed budget changes and the approval of the Central Berkshire Regional School District's |
 | Pittsfield Parks Commission Backs Pontoosuc Access Plan
The arrows indicate the new access points in Pontoosuc Lake Park; one near the boat dock was the result of vandalism.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has devised a solution for the south shore of Pontoosuc Lake Park that increases access while protecting the bank from erosion.
On Tuesday, the Parks |
 | Pittsfield Council Continues Fiber Network Hearing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council continued a fiber-optic company's request to build a network in the city's right-of-way after a "confusing" permitting process and complaints from residents.
Archtop Fiber's request to install a fiber-optic network in Pittsfield will be discussed again on Sept. |
| MassDOT: Pittsfield Paving Operations on First St. and North Street Roundabout
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will conducting daytime paving operations in Pittsfield.
Crews will pave the First Street and North Street roundabout, located by the Berkshire Medical Center, on Thursday, Sept. 18, Friday, Sept. 19, and Monday, Sept. 22, from 6:00 a.m. to |
| Driver Seriously Injured in Pittsfield Accident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A woman was taken to Bay State Medical Center on Monday after a rock crashed into the windshield and her car went into a ravine.
According to Lt. Marc Maddalena, a 2013 Ford F550 was exiting a driveway in the 300 block of Cheshire Road, Route 8, to proceed southbound when a rock from its load |
| Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that recent observations results have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.
This public health advisory impacts all access points to the lake in Pittsfield and Lanesborough. Accordingly, and as recommended by |
| Dalton Library: More Programming and Accessibility
DALTON, Mass. — For the Dalton Free Public Library, a library serves as a welcoming place that supports literacy and, with its new programming, it is achieving just that.
Nearly a year into her position as library director, Janet Forest has worked with library staff, trustees, and the Friends of the Dalton Library to |
 | Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Benefit Concert
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Food Pantry (formerly South Community Food Pantry) announced its first-ever benefit concert, celebrating the musical talent of the Berkshires while raising support for those in need.
The stage will feature: The Wanda Houston Band, Billy Keane, Jackson DuCharme, Natalia Bernal |
| BCC Invites All to 'Explore the Electrician Trade'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a free, hands-on career awareness event called "Explore the Electrician Trade" on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The event will be held in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, |
| Pittsfield Council OKs Short-Term Rental Regulations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has created regulations for short-term rentals, allowing them for 150 days of the year.
Last week, the City Council approved a zoning amendment that allows the operation of short-term rentals and a licensing process. Popular STR companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo provide a marketplace for units |
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