 | Lenco Donates Ballistic Shields to Pittsfield Police
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lenco Armored Vehicles has donated more than $16,600 in protective shields to the Police Department for use during an active shooter situation.
The level 3 ballistic shields were accepted during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
"We don't want an officer to hesitate at |
| The Retired Investor: What Is Stablecoin, and Why Should You Care?
Stablecoins have become a hot topic lately. The supply of this digital currency has grown from $2 billion to $200 billion, and it is beginning to transition from the digital to the conventional world of finance. The Senate's passage of the GENIUS Act this month sets the stage for stablecoins to further integrate into the global |
 | Two Educators Charged in 2024 Drowning of Herberg Student
EarlGiver Essien died 10 days before her 13th birthday during a school-sponsored field trip last year.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two educators have been charged with "preventable and reckless oversights" that preceded the drowning of a Pittsfield Public School student last summer.
On July 17, 2024, |
 | Lanesborough Public Safety Committee Plans Informational Outreach
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Planners of the public safety building proposal continue to grapple with how to achieve an affirmative vote from taxpayers.
In the next couple of weeks, they will work to create a frequently asked questions fact sheet and pitch the $7.3 million project to legislators. Earlier this year, the Select |
| BHS July 4th 5K Road Race Still Going After 40 Years
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It has been forty years since the first running of the Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) July 4th 5K kicked off in front of the parade spectators on Wahconah Street in Pittsfield.
The upcoming event sponsored by BHS and under the direction of Berkshire Running Foundation's Shiobbean Lemme for the |
 | Pittsfield School Committee OKs Middle Grade Restructuring
Vice Chair Daniel Elias said restructuring is 'never popular' but necessary in this case.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has decided that now is the time to move forward with restructuring the city's middle schools.
They made a historic vote on Wednesday night to create an upper |
| Post 68-1 Comes Back to Beat Northampton
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Roshan Warriar gave up one run in five innings of work on the mound Wednesday as the Pittsfield Post 68 American Legion Seniors-1 team came from behind to beat Northampton Post 28, 11-7.
Northampton jumped out to a 6-1 lead midway through the second inning, but Post 68 rallied for six in the bottom of |
 | Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor Dining
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With approval from the city, Hudpucker's Pub and Grill will have outdoor dining this summer.
Last week, the Parks Commission voted to allow the Wahconah Street restaurant to use some "dead" park land at the corner of its property for fenced patio seating. It was approved for one year and |
 | Pittsfield Collision Detours Traffic on Merrill Road
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Merrill Road and Plastics Avenue partially shut down the roadway for nearly an hour.
There was a collision at about 2:30 p.m. involving a black Honda sedan and a white GMC extended-cab pickup truck, and possibly another pickup. The sedan suffered |
| Lanesborough Select Board Sees New Member, Chair
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board welcomed a new member on Monday and elected Deborah Maynard as chair.
Last week, just under 4 percent of the town's registered voters turned out for the election of a Select Board member, two Finance Committee seats, and more. Jason Breault secured a three-year seat on the |
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