 | Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. MassHire's Berkshire Workforce Board recapped successes of FY24, honored individuals and elected Board Officers for FY25 during its annual Board Meeting.
The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss |
 | Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs
Sen. Warren says small business is the backbone of the country with Mayor Peter Marchetti and BBEC President and Executive Director A.J. Enchill.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by |
| Park Vandalism Has Pittsfield Looking to Enhance Enforcement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following significant wintertime vandalism of park facilities, the city is looking at a streamlined process for barring those who cannot follow rules and regulations.
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission designated James McGrath, park, open space, and natural resource program manager, as the point person when |
 | PIttsfield Little Leaguers Advance in Section 1 Tournament
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Sawyer Layne went 2-for-2 with multiple RBIs to lead Pittsfield past Athol/Orange, 17-1, in the Little League Section 1 Tournament on Thursday.
Pittsfield stayed in the winner's bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will host Westfield on Friday evening.
Athol came out the |
 | Sen. Warren Visits Pittsfield, Speaks on State of Nation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren traveled to Pittsfield on Thursday to delivery nearly $1 million in federal funding and speak about health care and economic development.
She sat down with Volunteers in Medicine, the Berkshire Black Economic Council, and Soldier On to hear issues that challenge |
| The Retired Investor: Tax-Deferred Savings Accounts Set for Changes
Starting Sept. 23, there is good news for savers who want a fair shake when looking for investment advice. Let's hope that the new Department of Labor rules are here to stay.
If the DOLs are enacted, more professionals than ever before will be required to act as fiduciaries when clients pay them for investment advice on |
| Taconic Principal Tapped for Pittsfield's Deputy Superintendent
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has tapped Taconic High's principal as the interim deputy superintendent.
Matthew Bishop was voted into the temporary position on Monday during a special meeting of the School Committee. But this may not be the end of his nearly 12-year tenure as a principal.
"I initially |
 | Berkshire Humane Waives Dog Adoption Fees Through Sunday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society has waived adoption fees of dogs who are at least one year old from Monday through Sunday this week.
The promotion, called "Mass-Saves," is the first event of a statewide coalition led by MSPCA-Angell. Other shelters in the coalition funded by Best Friends Animal |
| Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's Gazebo
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde will be renovating the school's gazebo.
The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved the initiative during its meeting in June.
Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service |
 | Pittsfield Starbucks Closed Temporarily
A sign outside the coffee shop assures customers the closure is only temporary.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Your alarm goes off, you get ready, and you leave for school, work, or whatever your appointment a little bit early to get a cup of coffee to start your day, only to find that the Pittsfield Starbucks, located |
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