| BCC to Host Free College Information Session May 14
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host an information session on Wednesday, May 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to explain how Massachusetts residents may be eligible to attend community college at no cost.
The session will take place in the Susan B. Anthony Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at |
 | Pittsfield High Concludes 'Working' Performance This Weekend
The students worked on acting and production to bring the musical to the stage. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After a stressful yet exciting opening weekend of the spring musical "Working," the Pittsfield High School Proteus Theatre actors and actresses are ready to build on their success this |
| Commissioned Report Clears Three PHS Staff & Faculty
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Four of the five executive summaries on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School have been released, clearing so far two administrators and a former teacher.
Three administrators and two teachers, past and present, were investigated by Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas LLP at the request of the School |
| The Retired Investor: Emerging Markets Confront Trade Dilemma
The lifeblood of emerging markets has always been their exports within a framework of robust global trade. The advent of U.S. tariffs worldwide has placed these countries between a rock and a hard place.
The rock is clearly the size and extent of U.S. tariffs. These new tariffs have dwarfed the imposition of levies during the |
| Pittsfield Investigation Clears Wiggins of Student Improprieties
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four of the five executive summaries on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School have been released, including for Pittsfield High's former dean of students, Lavante Wiggins.
Wiggins is identified as "administrator 1" in the report.
Three administrators and two teachers, |
| 'Safe Haven' Facility Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An upcoming supportive housing facility will be a "Safe Haven" for people struggling with mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness.
Christine Haley, Berkshires site director from the state Department of Mental Health, told the Homeless Advisory Committee on Wednesday that a Maplewood |
 | Letter: Please Elect Tony Pagliarulo
To the Editor:
As we approach our town elections on Monday, I write to encourage residents to vote for Antonio "Tony" Pagliarulo for Select Board. My conclusion from attending both evening sessions of town meeting is that Dalton voters are looking for change — and that Tony will provide the change that they seek.
Tony |
| Berkshire Agricultural Groups Receive Over $124K in State Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced significant grant funding to support agricultural initiatives across Massachusetts, with several organizations in Berkshire County receiving awards.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) will manage these grants through three |
 | Second Round: Dalton Town Meeting Passes Recall, Capital Plan Bylaws
It still took nearly 200 voters 2 1/2 hours to get through a dozen articles on Wednesday.
DALTON, Mass. — After a contentious first meeting on Monday, the annual town meeting continued on Wednesday.
Some 170 registered voters got through the remaining 19 of 31 articles on the warrant during a meeting |
 | BHS Appoints Two Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Ashley Benson, MSW, LICSW, and Matthew Lauro of Mountain One Bank to the BHS Board of Trustees.
"We are excited to welcome Ashley and Matthew to the BHS Board of Trustees," said President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz. "They are |
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