May 8, 2025

Simple Steps to Prevent Long-Term Damage

Before you fire up the mower, weed whacker, and leaf blower for spring chores, take a moment

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee last week formally approved a three-year contract with the United Educators of Pittsfield after more than a year of negotiations.

Under the contract, teachers will make between about $65,000 at Step 1 with a bachelor's degree and about $128,500 at Step 18 with a doctorate in fiscal year 2027. It also reduces the number of half days scheduled for professional development.

The UEP represents classroom teachers, guidance counselors, department heads, and other specialists.

"UEP started looking at what we wanted to present for the contract back in October of 2023," President Jeanne Lemmond said after the vote was made at Reid

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Mill Town Foundation, in partnership with Pittsfield Public Schools and with support from the Feigenbaum Foundation, has announced the honorees of the 2025 Core Impact Awards.

This initiative recognizes educators within the Pittsfield Public School District for their contributions to student learning, classroom innovation, and community involvement.

The Core Impact Awards annually select one full-time teacher or school staff member from each of Pittsfield's 14 public schools.

The nomination process involved an open community call for submissions from students, families, colleagues, and residents. A volunteer, independent Selection Committee, comprising

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To the Editor:

Attendance at the Dalton annual town meeting, which was twice Dalton's previous best, was nothing short of amazing. This level of community involvement made clear that Dalton residents do care about their town and are committed to seeing that decisions are made with the best interests of the community in mind.

I was particularly pleased because such attendance increases the likelihood that the voting more closely aligns with the wishes of the majority of residents in Dalton and clear direction is every town leader's dream. So, I thank you all for coming, for listening, for asking questions, for being engaged, for staying the many hours needed, and for casting your

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television is holding "Eatza Pizza" at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m.

The event will feature seven of the best pizza restaurants in the Berkshires.

The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit television station and sister radio station 89.7 WTBR-FM. 

The event will feature pizza from KJ Nosh Catering, the Locker Room, Papa Joe's, Papa John's, PortaVia, Shire Tavern, and Zucco's Family Restaurant, as well as music.  This year will also include a chance auction.

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pizza in several different categories.

Tickets can be

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Could Pittsfield have a historic district? A local panel will explore the idea.

On Monday, the Historical Commission agreed to start the long and winding road that could lead to designating Park Square (or other properties) as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with historical significance.  

The commission will gather additional information about the designation and possibly invite a presenter to explore it at a future meeting.

"We have to really think about this," City Planner Kevin Rayner said.

"…There's a long, windy road in front of us here to do this, but I think for some of these

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City of Pittsfield has announced concurrent infrastructure projects scheduled for the week of May 12 to May 16.

Street improvements will take place on the following streets from May 12 to May 16: raising structures on Daniels Avenue and Newell Street; and loam and seed application on Ridge Avenue, Orlando Avenue, Backman Avenue, and Jason Street. Additionally, curbing installation is scheduled for Newell Street on May 12 and 13.

Separately, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation project will involve milling North Street from the Lanesborough Town Line to the Berkshire Medical Center entrance, with structure raising also occurring on North Street.

During

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It's no secret that the rising cost of college tuition, together with unprecedented increases in the cost of living, creates a barrier for many people seeking to better themselves through higher education. It's also no secret that this barrier can be even harder to overcome for historically marginalized people. At Berkshire Community College (BCC), we strive every day to break barriers and make quality education accessible to all.

Now, college is even more accessible, because the majority of BCC students qualify for free tuition. Two programs launched by the Commonwealth — MassReconnect and MassEducate — make getting an associate degree or certificate at BCC easier than

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To the Editor:

Last night [Thursday], I attended the Berkshire Transgender Rights Town Hall at Pittsfield's Unitarian Universalist Church. And I am so grateful that I did.

In a room packed with members of the local trans community, allies and Massachusetts state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, trans neighbors from across the county shared heartbreaking, powerful, profound, inspiring and eye-opening personal testimonials about their childhood struggles; battles to survive cruelty, abuse, depression; and in several cases, the very real and transformative power of participating in sports as young people.

In April of this year Massachusetts passed a budget bill that included a transgender

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