 | Pittsfield OKs Flag Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has a new flag policy that stays true to its values and mission.
Flags such as the LGBTQ+ Pride, Juneteenth, and the Disability Pride Flag can still fly on municipal flag poles.
Last week, the City Council established a flag display policy allowing Pittsfield's flag, the United States and |
 | Pittsfield Woman Victim of Colorado Homicide
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A former city woman was the victim of a homicide in Colorado last week.
Jordan Elizabeth Labarre, 32, of Breckenridge, Colo., was found deceased on Monday, July 7, at a residence in Blue River, Colo.
Labarre, a graduate of the former St. Joseph's High School, was the |
| Pittsfield Council Passes Open Container Law
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has approved a "more enforceable" open container law with amendments to protect civil liberties.
Last week, councilors voted to replace City Code Section 14-7.1, "Same-Drinking alcoholic beverages upon public ways, etc." with Section 14-7.1, "Same-Possession of |
| Pittsfield Issues Update on Public Restrooms
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has issued an update on the public bathroom facilities it owns and/or provides and which are available to use by the public during the designated hours indicated below:
Pittsfield Police Department, 39 Allen St.
• Available 24/7
City Hall, 70 Allen St. (Second |
 | BUW Board Interim President & CEO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way's Board of Directors has appointed Katherine von Haefen, the organization's director of community impact, as interim president and CEO.
Von Haefen, who assumes this position following the departure of Thomas Bernard, will retain her current responsibilities. The |
| County Ambulance Receives Service Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— County Ambulance Service has received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives.
Emergency medical |
 | Pittsfield Marks 35 Years of the ADA Act
The Common on Disabilities members and advocates walked North Street toward St. Joseph's Church, pointing to areas that could be improved for residents with dsabilities.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield marked the Americans with Disabilities Act's 35th anniversary with a flag raising and a look at accessibility |
| Force 14U Softball Team Splits in Nutmeg State
ENFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Force 14-and-under travel softball team Sunday went 1-1 at the Enfield Invitational.
The Force opened the day with a 13-3 win over the Connecticut Bearcats 13U squad.
Berkshire pounded out 14 hits, including four extra-base hits, in the win.
Mollie Crawford and |
 | Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Win Western Mass Title
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Kevin Smith Sunday struck out nine in 5 and two-thirds innings on the mound and went 3-for-4 with an RBI at the plate to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars to a 5-1 win over Westfield and a Western Massachusetts Championship.
Smith gave up one hit and one run before giving the ball to |
| Pittsfield Little League 11-Year-Olds Eliminated by Holden
HOLDEN, Mass. – Samuel Davidson struck out nine in 4 and two-thirds innings Sunday to lead the Holden Little League 11-year-old All-Stars to a 7-5 win over Pittsfield and a Section 1 Championship.
Davidson gave up three earned runs and helped his cause with a double and an RBI.
Wesley Goodale doubled and |
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