| Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring to Alter Bus, Bell Times
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — If the School Committee decides to proceed with the middle school restructuring in the fall, students will see changes in bus schedules and, in turn, bell schedules.
Potential busing and instructional models were outlined during a special meeting at Reid Middle School on Monday. The effort is nearing its |
| The Retired Investor: Cruises Are In And Not Just For Baby Boomers
The COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to spell the end of the cruise line industry. These massive ships, crammed with sick passengers, were labeled "petri dishes" by the media, infectious disease experts, and politicians. Six years later, the sector is alive and growing.
AAA projects that a record-breaking 21.7 million |
| Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer |
 | Pittsfield Snow Clearing During First Storm Went Well, DPW Says
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At least half a foot of snow was dumped on Pittsfield during Tuesday's storm, and plowing went fairly smoothly, according to the Department of Public Works commissioner.
There was a whiteout on Tuesday morning as the storm started, and snowfall continued throughout the day. The Pittsfield Public Schools, |
| Pittsfield Announces New Energy Program Rates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has signed a thirty-four month contract with a new supplier, First Point Power.
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Pittsfield Community Choice Power Supply Program's standard product, which meets Massachusetts Renewable Energy Requirement (MA Req) of 69.1 |
| Dalton Historical Seeks Participants for Oral History Project
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission is interested in participating in the Housatonic Oral History Program to collect, preserve and share the personal stories and memories of local residents.
During a meeting last month, the commission heard from Judith Monachina, the director of the Housatonic Heritage Oral |
 | Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Online Auction
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County is holding their Online Auction Fundraiser on Bidding Owl for the holiday season.
The auction will be held online from Dec. 1, through Dec. 12. People can access the bidding site by going to |
 | Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving Angels
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Carr Hardware announce that its customers in Lenox and Pittsfield have raised a total of $2,486.99 through the company's round-up initiative, directly benefiting the local Thanksgiving Angels program.
This generosity helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,500 families in Berkshire County who |
 | BCArc Announced Supervisor Promotion
PITTSFIELD, Mass. &mdash Berkshire County Arc (BCArc) named Maryellen Lassalle as the newest Brain Injury Residential Supervisor.
Previously she was Site Manager at program in Russell for six years.
Lassalle will oversee programs in Westfield, Southwick, Southampton, and Russell.
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