 | Pittsfield Co-op Promotes Assistant at Williams Street Branch
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) to announced the appointment of Alexarey Overbaugh to assistant branch manager of its Williams Street, Pittsfield location.
According to a press release:
Since joining the team in November 2021, Overbaugh has consistently brought dedication and |
| Blue-green Algae Bloom Reported in Pontoosuc Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Recent observations results have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.
Accordingly, and as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a public health advisory is being |
 | BRTA Administrator Robert Malnati Retiring Next Year
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Robert Malnati's been getting people on the bus for more than two decades — and he's hoping to see ridership on the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority hit a record before he retires next year.
"We might be over 600,000 riders this year. That's huge. That is huge," said |
| Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The finance subcommittee unanimously supported borrowing up to $2 million for the Crosby feasibility study.
It will go to the full council for final approval, and is expected to take up to a year. This would gauge the possibility of rebuilding Silvio O. Conte Community School and John C. Crosby |
| Eversource Ready for An Active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
BOSTON, Mass. — As the ocean waters churn along the east coast and another hurricane season begins, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Between June 1 and November 30, NOAA is forecasting a 60 percent chance of an |
 | Berkshire Force 12Us Claim Tourney Title at Home
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – A tournament that featured a number of dramatic finishes saw all the drama taken out of the 12-and-under finale in the top of the first inning.
The Berkshire Force scored six times in its first at-bat en route to a 14-0 win over the Greylock Thunder in the title game of the Battle of the Berkshires on |
| EPA Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools, Child Care Facilities
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $2.9 million in funding for New England states to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
Since 2018, EPA has provided over $200 million across the country to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where |
| Market 32 and Price Chopper Launch Drive to Support Local Food Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As schools break for summer and access to daily meal programs pause, many families can face a critical gap in reliable nutrition.
To help meet these needs, Market 32 and Price Chopper are launching a summer food drive in all 129 stores across its six-state footprint.
From June 15 to |
 | New Business Offers Boat Tours in the Berkshires
PITTSFIELD, Mass – A new boat tour business has emerged in Berkshire County.
Berkshire Boat Tours started June 1 for the 2025 season.
The business is owned by Captain Roger Gibboni and his wife, Linda Dulye, who want to provide a different opportunity to enjoy the Berkshires.
"I want to give people an opportunity to |
| BCC State of Work Summit Brought Berkshire Employers Together
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) hosted the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday.
The event was presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and 1Berkshire and was held on |
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