| Pittsfield Schools May See Tighter Cell Phone Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Superintendent Joseph Curtis would like to see the district's cell phone policy tightened up after more than 6,000 violations were accrued during the last school year.
"I think that we do need to do a hard examination of that," he told the School Committee on Monday. "I think that we are in our |
 | PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional.
It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around.
On Sunday, |
 | Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Discusses Next Steps
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee held its first meeting on last Wednesday.
The committee voted to have two co-chairs and elected Don Davis and Craig Wilbur for the positions.
The committee will be examining all the options for a new police station or |
| Kamala Harris to Attend Pittsfield Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It appears that Vice President Kamala Harris will be attending a campaign event in Pittsfield on Saturday.
Harris had been scheduled for the sold-out event before being suddenly elevated to presidential candidate on Sunday. The original Biden-Harris fundraiser is now a Harris fundraiser but it was |
 | Signaled Intersection Proposed for West Street in Pittsfield
Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi speaks at public hearing on plans to reduce speeding on West Street.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city believes that traffic lights at the intersection of lower and upper West Street will improve safety.
Last week, a hearing was held for improvements on the roadway that saw two |
 | PIttsfield 16s Adjust, Advance at New England Regional
AUGUSTA, Maine – Pittsfield bounced back from a Sunday loss to earn a 5-0 over Lyndon, Vt., on Monday to stay alive at the Babe Ruth 16-year-old New England Regional.
Eddie Ferris was a key on the mound and at the plate as Pittsfield improved to 3-1 at the regional.
Ferris went 2-for-3 with a triple and a |
 | PIttsfield 14s Fall in Babe Ruth New England Regional Final
NEWTOWN, Conn. – One year after battling to the final day of the New England Regional Championship as 13-year-olds, Pittsfield’s 14-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars made it one step further.
But they will have to wait until next year to reach the ultimate goal of representing the region in the World |
 | Rapid Deterioration Fully Closes Pecks Road Bridge
Detours have been set because of the closed bridge.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Rapid deterioration of the Pecks Road bridge has led to its closure until further notice and a hopefully expedited process to replace the entire structure.
The bridge was fully closed to traffic on Monday following an inspection from the |
| Dalton Planners Question Need for Cannabis Requirements
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board last week questioned whether the state is requiring the town to adjust its cannabis bylaws if dispensaries, medical or retailer, and cultivation centers are only permitted by special permit.
The town does not have any dispensaries and has only received a couple of inquiries |
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