 | BCC Announce Slate of Community Programs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Workforce Development and Community Education department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced several upcoming workshops open to the public.
Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/workshops.
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 | NAMIBC Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month
PITTSFIELD, Mass. In honor of May's Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM), the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County (NAMIBC) and advocates across the country, are raising awareness of mental illness and supporting individuals in their mental health journey.
This year, NAMI Berkshire County is helping emphasize the |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following roads are scheduled to be paved starting this summer as part of the FY25 Street Improvement Program:
• Backman Avenue
• Barker Road (from Richmond town line to South Mountain Road)
• Benedict Road (Dalton Avenue to Broadview Terrace)
• Crane Ave (Oakhill West |
| 4.3% Budget Increase Proposed for Lanesborough
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town is looking at a proposed $4.3 percent budget increase for fiscal 2025.
The Finance Committee last month approved an $11,846,607 spending plan without changes and will vote on the annual town meeting warrant articles next week. It was accepted by the Select Board on Monday.
Town Administrator |
 | Adams Lions Club Golf Tourney Set for May 18
ADAMS, Mass. -- The Adams Lions Club’s annual golf tournament will be Saturday, May 18, at Forest Park Country Club.
Teams of four will compete in a 9-hole scramble format with tee times beginning at 8 a.m.
Proceeds will support Lions initiatives, including scholarships for local high school graduates and |
 | Brien Center Announces Vice President of Human Resources
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amy Thomson was recently named Vice President of Human Resources for the Brien Center, Berkshire County's largest behavioral health provider.
In her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and |
| Dalton Invites Community Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
DALTON, Mass. — The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is seeking community input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan it has been working on updating over the last few months.
The plan identifies and prioritizes strategies to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and climate change on our community.
There |
 | Humane Society Pups Go Downtown in Forever Home Search
Simone Olivieri, a canine adoption counselor, and Family Dog School instructor Tricia Phillips say the outing is to raise awareness of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day — and to give Starr and Beethoven a fun outing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adoptable pups Beethoven and Starr took a stroll down North |
| Pittsfield Schools Awarded Funds to Boost FAFSA Completion
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration is providing grants to more than 100 Massachusetts public schools serving Gateway Cities to help high school seniors complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
In Berkshire County, Eagle Education Academy will receive $30, Pittsfield High School will receive |
| Mayor Peter Marchetti To Host Community Meetings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti will be hosting three community meetings on the future of trash and recycling in Pittsfield.
The meetings will be held on:
Monday, May 6 from 10a.m.-11:30a.m. at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, 330 North Street
Thursday, May 9 from 7p.m.-8:30p.m. at Conte Community |
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