| MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls.
Customers receiving the scam text messages seem |
 | Dalton Fire Chief Suspended, Under Investigation
DALTON, Mass. — The fire chief has been suspended for a month over allegations of sexual harassment, grant overspending and "employee concerns."
Chief Christian Tobin countered with a thick packet of documents alleging "unlawful departmental practices."
The claims came during a contentious |
| Rotary Club of Pittsfield Scholarship Winners
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Hudnall, President of the Rotary Club of Pittsfieldd announced Student Scholarships.
Student Scholarships:
Alexandra Barnes- Berkshire Community College
Mariangel Dus- Berkshire Community College
Analeese Matos- Pittsfield High School
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 | 2nd Street to Present 'REPAIR'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street presents "REPAIR," a live, full-length performance integrating storytelling, music and movement, on Monday, Aug. 12 at 7 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
The performances, which are free and open to the public, will be held at Berkshire Community College's Robert |
 | Pittsfield Hair Salon Owner Shocked by Break-In During Harris Visit
Salon owner Alicia Powers says her alarm was going off for hours and she could see people inside the building through her security cameras.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four One Three Salon was closed on the day of Vice President Kamala Harris' stop at the Colonial Theatre last month.
The owner was |
| Dalton Climate Panel Stresses Funding Needs, Collaboration
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Climate Action Plan needs to consider funding sources and collaboration with large businesses, said Steering Committee members at their first meeting last week.
Over the course of about 10 months, volunteers will be working with the consultant Blue Strike Environmental to develop a plan |
 | Swampscott Ends Pittsfield Post 68's State Tourney Run
ROCHESTER, Mass. – After losing the first game of their trip to the American League State Championship tournament, the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors battled to stay alive.
After inclement weather on Tuesday forced the postponement of its game and raised the specter that their tournament experience would end prematurely, Post |
 | PCBs Detection Pauses GE Demolition
GE says a stockpile of debris was within 50 feet of the air monitor, which is located along the boundary line with PEDA's property.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elevated levels of PCBs in a single air sample have halted demolition work on the former General Electric site.
Authorities say the measurements are |
 | Pittsfield Historical Panel Delays CYC Demolition
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission wants to see a better effort to preserve the former Catholic Youth Center rather than a plan to level it.
On Monday, the panel issued a one-year demolition delay for the more than 75-year-old Melville Street property. The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires would like to demolish |
| Pittsfield: UNCO Chapter Awards Scholarships
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO National held its scholarship awards ceremony on July 23 at the Italian American Club.
Since 1987 UNCO has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students from Berkshire County high schools. This year The UNICO Scholarship Committee, chaired by Julia |
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