| Mass Receives Federal Funding to Expand Digital Access
BOSTON — The Biden-Harris Administration and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Massachusetts had been allocated $14.1 million from the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, an "Internet for All" initiative designed to give individuals and |
| Arrest Warrant Issued in Pownal, Vt., Homicide
POWNAL, Vt. — The Vermont State Police Thursday announced they have obtained an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts man on a murder charge arising from a fatal stabbing Feb. 6 in Pownal.
The suspect is identified as Elizah Coppedge, 18, of Chicopee, police said. He faces a charge of second-degree murder in the |
| Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Conservatory for College Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free.
The 2024 Musical Theatre Conservatory runs June 3-July 26. Candidates must demonstrate strong musical theatre skills, be at least 19 years of age, and have completed at least one year of |
| Dalton Historical Commission Talks Sidewalks and Historic Districts
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission continues to chip away at establishing its second historic district.
The proposed Dalton Center Historic District runs along Main Street and features various landmarks, including Mitchell Tavern, St. Agnes' Church, Zenas Crane Colt's colonial revival, and many more |
| MassRMV Cautions Public to Beware of Deceptive and Mimic Websites
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding customers to use only Mass.Gov/RMV for information or to perform many transactions, including when trying to renew a license or registration.
While there has been no sharp increase in reports of deceptive and mimic websites to the RMV, this is a busy time of |
| MassDOT Public Comment Period for Beyond Mobility
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the five-week public comment period for Beyond Mobility, the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan.
Community members are encouraged to offer thoughts on Beyond Mobility by using an online survey tool, which can be found at |
 | Dalton Fire District Votes to Return Ladder Truck ARPA Funds to Town
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners on Wednesday voted to return to the town the balance left of American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated for a ladder ladder truck.
"We appreciate the support and trust the Town of Dalton has consistently extended to our fire and emergency medical services. As |
 | BEAT: The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth Barnes, the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, will present at the April Berkshire Green Drinks on Wednesday, April 10.
This free hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 |
 | Permanent Supportive Housing Coming to Pittsfield Soon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Housing Development Corp. has a few projects in the pipeline and hopes to start construction soon.
This includes 28 units of permanent and supportive housing on West Housatonic St., nine permanent supportive housing units on First St., and a housing resource center. All are supported by $6.5 |
| Pittsfield's Mental Health Committee Get Inaugural Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city now has a body dedicated to tackling one of the most hard-hitting issues it faces.
At its last meeting, the City Council accepted a slate of appointments to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.
This was a campaign promise of Mayor Peter Marchetti, who met the goal of |
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