State Records Supervisor: Burden Met to Withhold PHS Investigation ReportBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:52AM / Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The state office of public records has denied a city councilor's request for the full Pittsfield High School Investigation report, which found allegations against staff members "unsupported."
On June 12, Supervisor of Records Manza Arthur informed the district that Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's administrative appeal has been closed. It was determined that the Pittsfield Public Schools met its burden to withhold public records.
This is because the investigation's final report was found to be useful in making employment decisions regarding an employee.
"Accordingly, I will consider this administrative appeal
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Pittsfield Adult Learning Center Graduates 62 Resilient StudentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:25PM / Monday, June 16, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Husband and wife, Suzanne and James Bruzzi, turned their tassels to the left after receiving high school equivalency diplomas together on Thursday.
The Williams Stickney Pittsfield Adult Learning Center graduates are now on track for college, more than 20 years after their abbreviated time in high school.
"Jimmy and I have been together 25 years, and we have two awesome children. We work hard and we do OK, but both of us always wished we had finished school. It was actually Jimmy who finally decided to go back to school last spring after too many years without a proper education," Suzanne Bruzzi said.
"He worked really hard
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Pittsfield Council Sees Crosby Feasibility StudyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:31PM / Thursday, June 12, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Wheels are moving on the proposed Crosby Elementary School rebuild.
On Tuesday, the City Council referred an order to borrow up to $2 million for a feasibility study to the Finance Committee, which will meet on Monday. It will gauge the possibility of rebuilding Silvio O. Conte Community School and John C. Crosby Elementary on the West Street site with shared facilities.
"As you are aware, the City of Pittsfield is working with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on a proposal which involves the future of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School," Mayor Peter Marchetti wrote.
"The feasibility study will
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Pittsfield Graduates Reflect on Their Pride as GeneralsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
07:49PM / Sunday, June 08, 2025 | |
Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko thanked the class for its positivity as she completes her last year as principal. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Pittsfield High School seniors reflected on the school year and their time "under the dome" at Sunday's graduation ceremonies. Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko welcomed families and the 159 graduates to Tanglewood, noting that this year is different as it's her last at PHS. "I am so grateful to the class of 2025, thank you for your positivity you brought to Pittsfield High School. Thank you for creating and strengthening an atmosphere of inclusivity at our school. Thank you >> Read More |
Lenox Graduates Mark Another Milestone in Their LifeBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
06:55PM / Sunday, June 08, 2025 | |
Some 57 graduates walked across the stage in the Shed (and one stopped for selfies) to receive their diplomas. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — The 57 graduates of Lenox Memorial High School passed a major milestone as they crossed the Tanglewood stage on Sunday. Superintendent Williams Collins, welcomed families and graduates and spoke about how these students and parents are marking another major milestone in their life. "Today, we mark a major milestone in your journey. Your journey began at milestone zero. You were born. Others actually get to take credit for that. Other major milestones were your first words, your first steps, losing your baby teeth, graduating
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Lenox Memorial High School Awards & Scholarships for 2025| 04:12PM / Sunday, June 08, 2025 | |
LENOX, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the class of 2025 on Thursday, June 5. Valedictorian: Samuel Geller : Salutatorian: Stefan Zygawski Olivia Armstrong, Kaeleigh Heath, Cassandra Morano, Abigail Crofts, Parker Hoff, Marc Mularski, Brady DiGrigoli, Mabel Joyce, Christopher Sanders, Madison DiGrigoli, Kelsey Kirchner, Etta Schnackenberg, Abigail Ethier, Alexander Kolean, Jared Senzel, Jocelyn Fairfield, Cat Kowalski, Cameryn Wilk, Ann Fiegel, Eleanor Kropke, Abigail Winger, Damuel Geller, Shaffer Kropke, Ali Zabian, Saraphina Hansen, Lily McDonald, Stefan Zygawski Ann Fiegel, Margaret France Hunter >> Read More |
Pittsfield High Names Speakers, Scholars for 2025| 02:05PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The senior class at Pittsfield High School has elected Helen Makdisi and Caroline Sherman to speak at graduation this Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be held on the grounds of Tanglewood. Makdisi and Sherman will represent the voice of this year's senior class, who have worked diligently through their four years. Pittsfield High School recognizes students who have achieved the top 10 cumulative grade-point averages in the senior class. The PHS 2025 Top Ten, in alphabetical order, are Ayla Irene Better, Laura Reagan Bronson, Lisa Chen, Connor Devine, Jack Harvey Farkas, Kyren Alexander Hanson, Olivia Michele Holcomb, Helen >> Read More |
Resilience Emphasized at Taconic GraduationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:19PM / Friday, June 06, 2025 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Resilience was the theme of Taconic High School's 2025 commencement ceremony. "You began high school in a time of uncertainty and change. You stumbled, adapted, matured, and showed resilience well beyond your years. As we celebrate your achievements today, resilience is the word that keeps coming to mind. It's what brought you to this moment, not just your grades or awards," interim Principal Angela Johansen said. "For some of you, resilience looks like staying up late to study, revising essays, and pushing yourselves to earn As and Bs through dedication and determination. Your academic effort is truly impressive. For others, it meant >> Read More |
Pittsfield Taps Internally for Admin PostsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Thursday, June 05, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has tapped internal applicants for the interim assistant superintendent and special education director.
On Wednesday, Nicole Shepardson was appointed interim assistant superintendent of instruction, assessment, and educational engagement, and Melissa Brites was appointed the interim special education director.
"I think that we are very fortunate to have two in-house candidates for two positions that are widely respected by many," Vice Chair Daniel Elias said
"I think your combined effort, your combined years of service, will be a great asset to the new superintendent, and I want to thank you both for stepping
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Core Impact Awards Highlight Pittsfield EducatorsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:14PM / Wednesday, June 04, 2025 | |
The Core Impact Awards lined up for presentation. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A teacher or staff member from each Pittsfield Public School was recognized last week for their hard work and dedication. The Core Impact Awards were presented by the Mill Town Foundation in partnership with the Pittsfield Public Schools. Mill Town Foundation program director Andy Wrba opened the ceremony saying how it's personal and means a lot to him as he graduated from Pittsfield Public Schools, his mom taught at Crosby Elementary, and he taught high school for about nine years. "I know firsthand how much hard work goes into creating a school environment where every >> Read More |
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