| Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — UCP of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications for the Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship honoring the life of Lisa Jacobs and her belief in living a "Life without Limits."
The fund was established by Lisa's mother, Maren Jacobs, a Board Member of UCP of |
| Lanesborough Short-Term Rentals Moratorium Not Allowed
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tensions are still high over short-term rental regulations and a resolution appears to be months away.
According to town counsel, the Select Board cannot impose a moratorium on short-term rental regulations, Select Board Chair Deborah Maynard said during its meeting on |
 | ArtSwitch Benefit to Raise Funds for Roots Rising
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ArtSwitch is a live, collaborative art fundraiser benefiting Roots Rising, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and building community through food and farming.
The event brings together 10 locally known artists who create artwork live, rotating through one |
| Police Seeking Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Tuesday.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck.
The initial report was that someone was in the road, possibly struck by a motor vehicle, |
| House Passes AI/Election Legislation
BOSTON — The House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday to address election-related deceptive media and safeguard election integrity, one of which was filed by state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.
H.5093, An Act to protect against election misinformation, filed by Farley-Bouvier, |
| Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival Celebrates 15 Years
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's annual 10x10 Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, continuing its tradition of highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere with events that have become iconic for many.
Beginning Thursday and running through Sunday, Feb. 22, festivalgoers have the opportunity to |
| Dalton Finance to Discuss Budget Freeze, CBRSD Wednesday
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee will be reviewing whether a budget freeze is necessary, considering ongoing financial concerns.
At Monday's meeting, Select Board member Antonio Pagliarulo raised the possibility of freezing the town budget as a precautionary measure, given budget concerns presented during the |
| Dalton Considers Hiring Third-Party Accounting Services
DALTON, Mass. — With the increased complexity of managing accounting operations and mandated compliance tasks, town officials are mulling if hiring a third-party accounting service would be fruitful.
Town Manager Eric Anderson informed the Select Board on Monday that the town is about two years behind on financial |
| Pittsfield Scraps Camping Ordinance for Outreach Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has scrapped the controversial "Camping Ordinance" and sees hope in an outreach program that connects unhoused individuals with resources.
"It was a bad idea, please file it," Mayor Peter Marchetti said to the council on Tuesday about the ordinance that would have banned |
 | The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church Hosts Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church invites the community to an Open House celebrating its newly renovated spaces on February 24th from 5:30 to 7pm.
Offering a first look at the refreshed Common Room and updated facilities now available for rentals, partnerships, and community |
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