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2023 Toyota Truck Donated to Taconic Automotive Program
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:31PM / Thursday, December 14, 2023

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School's automotive program now has a "Thundra" pickup that students can train on.

The School Committee on Wednesday accepted the donation of the 2023 Toyota Tundra for the high school's auto technology program. The truck is valued at more than $37,300 and will increase students' knowledge of Toyota maintenance and repair as part of the Toyota TECS, or Technician Education College Support, elite training program.

"I've affectionally named this the 'Thundra,' not the Tundra, that's how we refer to it," Principal Matthew said, thanking all involved with the donation.

The nickname is a nod to

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Departing Pittsfield School Officials, Mayor Thanked for Service
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:06AM / Thursday, December 14, 2023

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Departing members were thanked for their service to local education during the last School Committee meeting of the term. Alison McGee, Vicky Smith, and Mark Brazeau did not seek re-election and will turn their seats over in the new year.

Superintendent Joseph Curtis said they have been strong advocates for children and families, acting as much more than overseers.

"Your unwavering commitment to the betterment of our schools during what we all agree has been an unprecedented time in education has made a lasting impact on the Pittsfield Public Schools. Collaborating with my superintendent peers statewide, I have consistently admired the exceptional

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