Top Students Named for 2024 at Lenox Memorial High School | 11:03AM / Saturday, June 08, 2024 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Memorial High School has named Genevieve Collins as valedictorian and Alice Culver the salutatorian of the class of 2024. Graduation ceremonies will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at Tanglewood. Collins, daughter of Edward and Deanna Collins of Lenox, is a member of National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. She is a captain of the Lenox track and field and cross-country teams, as well as a peer mentor. She has spent 12 years singing for the choir at St. Ann's Church in Lenox, and has sung in the All-State chorus in 2022 and 2023. Last summer, she partook in the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and the >> Read More |
Pittsfield High Announces Class Speakers for 2024 Graduation| 04:14PM / Friday, June 07, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The senior class at Pittsfield High School has elected Frankielys Payano De La Cruz, Abigail Malumphy, Brooke Tripicco to speak at graduation this Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m. The ceremony will return to the grounds of Tanglewood in Lenox this year after a five-year hiatus. Tripicco will be attending Clark University in Worcester and is planning to double major in English and education, and possibly minor in sociology. "I am so thankful for the honor of representing my class with a speech at graduation," she said. "My time at Pittsfield High School has been wonderful and full, and I hope my words are reflective of >> Read More |
BCC Offers Financial Aid Workshop and Drop-in Assistance | 08:00AM / Friday, June 07, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass —In advance of the Commonwealth’s July 1, 2024 priority deadline for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms, Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a FAFSA Completion Workshop on Friday, June 21 from 9-11 am in the Financial Aid Office (Room F-139). To register for the workshop, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/fafsa-workshop. Registration is encouraged but not required; drop-ins are welcome. Students should bring a copy of their 2022 taxes and their Federal Student Aid (FSA) login information. Those under 24 will need parental information, and parents must also have an FSA login. To create an FSA >> Read More |
Two Towns Vote Against Central Berkshire Regional AgreementBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — An update to the Central Berkshire Regional School District's Regional Agreement that was thought to be uncontroversial has turned out not to be the case. The item failed during the Hinsdale annual town meeting on May 15 and the Peru town meeting on June 1. The regional agreement needed six out of the seven towns to vote in favor of passing. Hinsdale voted against the Regional Agreement draft because it wanted included in the agreement that the School Committee's decision on the voting method for incurring debt needs to be unanimous; not a two-thirds vote, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said. During the School Committee >> Read More |
Wahconah Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2024| 05:28PM / Monday, June 03, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Aidan Garcia and Sarah Thornton have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2024 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School. Both students will speak at graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 2, at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The valedictory speech is titled, "Forever" and the salutatory address is "Reflections". Garcia is the son of Andrew and Susan Garcia of Dalton. During his high school career, he pursued an Honors and Advanced Placement curriculum. He is active in the many service projects sponsored by the National Honor Society and serves as the Wahconah chapter president. He is the >> Read More |
Wahconah Regional Scholarships & Awards 2024| 01:58PM / Monday, June 03, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Wahconah Regional High School graduates of the class of 2024. Logan Warden;Brady Breitmaier Olivia Mikaniewicz, Skylar Rosier, Sarah Thornton Zachary Flaherty, Bee Gillespie, Riley Gladu, Bridget Long, Nathan Miller Bee Gillespie Isabelle Keegan Taylor Mason Lily Hinton Daniella Barry, Eva Jacinto, Thea Nhim, Hanna Becker, Sean Kays, Aiden O'Conner, Brady Breitmaier, Landen Kiernan, Julia Renderer, Emily Doyle, Riley Kilmer, Nicholas Rimbold-Ellinger, Eliot Fletcher, Vincent Lanphear, Olivia Roberts, Lilah Frisell-Filliault, Ryan >> Read More |
Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS BoilersBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
08:01AM / Sunday, June 02, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has authorized the borrowing of $3 million for new boilers at Pittsfield High School — a project that was originally going to be funded by ARPA.
The nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive engines that are extremely inefficient and expensive to maintain.
The replacement design was recently completed and a low bid was received. After looking at the numbers, it was clear that the allocated $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds would not be enough.
"$213,210 was spent on emergency repairs and the design work for the replacement
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BCC Graduates Embraced for Varying Journeys to DegreesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:37AM / Saturday, June 01, 2024 | |
Charles Redd, who graduated from BCC's nursing program, was the keynote speaker. Jessica Hall was valedictorian and Logan Osario salutatorian. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Navigating community college was a different journey for each student but each path leads to the gratifying destination of a degree or certificate.
During Berkshire Community College's 64th commencement, 189 students graduated under sunny skies at Tanglewood. Nearly 30 different associate degrees and certificates totaling 191 were awarded to scholars of all ages and life experiences who are bound by their time at BCC. Graduates ranged in age from 19 to 63, with an average age of >> Read More |
Berkshire Community College Degrees & Certificates for 2024| 10:09PM / Friday, May 31, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College held its 64th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31, at Tanglewood. The college awarded 152 associate degrees (including 105 associate in science degrees and 47 associate in arts degrees) and 39 certificates. A total of 191 awards were conferred to 189 students in 36 programs of study. Two students received more than one degree or certificate, and one student completed degree requirements as an Early College student. The 2024 graduates, listed by degree or certificate awarded, include the following: Aryane Dyana Dos Santos, Andrew P. Gillman, Arianna R. Kendall, Priscilla Jeri Lee, Owen A. McNeil, >> Read More |
Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' CommentsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:13PM / Friday, May 31, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools.
The meeting took an unexpected twist when displeasure with comments made during a School Committee meeting last week was brought forward and councilors voted to reduce the district's $82 million budget by $200,000, dropping the proposed city budget to $215,955,210.
Councilor at Large Earl Persip III motioned for the reduction, clarifying that it was not a retaliation. Two days before the School Committee meeting on May 22, there were unsuccessful motions to reduce the district budget by $730,000 and $250,000 during Committee of
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