 | Dottie's Will be Reopening with a Former Employee
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dottie's Coffee Lounge is reopening with a familiar face at the counter.
Jessica Rufo closed Dottie's July 6 to spend more time with her family after owning it for almost 20 years.
Loic Adandedjan, a former barista and shift lead at the cafe recently started sublisting the space with Rufo. He hopes to |
 | Mass Department of Revenue Cautions Public to Beware of Text Scams
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning the public about text messages that appear to be from DOR and ask for payment or sensitive information, such as credit card numbers.
DOR strongly advises recipients to avoid clicking on any links in these messages.
Recently, a wave of |
 | Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports GE Funds For Old, New Business
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Councilors were glad to see a long-time and a new company put forward for a total of $700,000 in economic development funds.
On Monday, the Community and Economic Development subcommittee supported requests of $200,000 and $500,000 for the Pittsfield Economic Funds, also known as the GE funds. A |
 | Pittsfield Remembers POW/MIA Servicemembers
Brian Sedgwick, commander of the New Lebanon, N.Y., American Legion post, was the keynote speaker for the event.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local veterans gathered on Friday to honor prisoners of war and service members missing in action, and to underscore efforts to unite them with descendants.
The Charles Persip |
| Market 32 Launches Pet Food Drive
PITTSFIELD, Mass. In celebration of Market 32's 10th anniversary, Market 32 and Price Chopper stores are inviting customers to help make a difference in the lives of pets in need through the purchase of $10 bags of pet food.
Now through Oct. 4, shoppers will have the option to purchase and contribute a bag containing five dog |
 | Pittsfield Community Development Board OKs Walmart Pick Up Center Expansion
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Walmart is closer to gaining approval to convert part of the garden center into an online ordering pickup area.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board endorsed the company's request to amend its existing site plan at 555 Hubbard Ave. As part of nationwide store improvements, about 1,500 square |
 | Stearns Not Currently Included in Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
Stearns is in the zone with Conte and Crosby in the 'three zone' map presented at the last meeting but officials say this does not indicate it will be merged as the zones are not specific.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Stearns Elementary School was not included in Crosby/Conte planning documents sent to the |
| Dalton Cable Advisory Comm Emphasizes Stations Need
DALTON, Mass. — As the Cable Advisory Commission works to update its contract with Charter Communications, questions have arisen about whether the town can recover the unpaid capital costs from the past four decades.
"They have been benefiting from operating in our town for 40 years," commission Chair Richard |
| Massachusetts Joins Northeast Health Collaborative
BOSTON — Massachusetts has joined with several Northeastern states and America's largest city to create the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise, improve coordination, enhance capacity, strengthen regional readiness, and |
 | Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Fundraisers, and More
There are lots of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including festivals, fundraisers, and more.
Editor's Pick
Lee Founders Weekend
Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21
Nearly 250 years ago, the town of Lee was founded and this weekend community members |
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