| Dalton Fire District Holding Special Town Meeting Dec. 3
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District will hold a special town meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Stationary Factory to appropriate funds for the purchase of an ambulance.
The district is requesting the voters authorize borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any costs related to the |
| The Retired Investor: Cost of College Pulls Students South
As the cost to attend several Ivy League colleges approaches $90,000 per year, applications to obtain a college degree below the Mason-Dixon line have skyrocketed.
But let's not focus on the most expensive schools like Princeton and Harvard. The average tuition price across all the Ivy League colleges is almost $65,000 |
| Big Y in Providing Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for the four food banks within their two-state marketing area.
In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, day care centers and many others through 2100-member agencies that they assist every day. Their |
| Pittsfield Adopts Surveillance Tech Oversight Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After two years of preparation, the City Council has adopted a surveillance technology ordinance regarding police body cameras and other equipment.
On Tuesday, a petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren amending the City Code by adding Chapter 18 ½, Surveillance Technology Oversight, was approved. |
| State Fire Marshal: Serve Up Safety on Thanksgiving
STOW, Mass. — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is asking residents to practice fire safety in the kitchen on the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts.
"There are about twice as many fires on Thanksgiving as on the next-closest day, and almost all of them start with unsafe cooking," said State Fire Marshal Davine. |
 | Watch for Runners Near BCC on Thanksgiving Morning
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The ninth annual MountainOne Thankful 5K will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at Berkshire Community College.
The event will have runners and walkers completing a 5-kilometer course that will travel along West Street, thru the Berkshire Community College property out along West Street to Meadowridge |
| New Nissan Owners Want to Turn Troubled Dealership Around
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The incoming owners of Nissan of Pittsfield want to turn the dealership around after it allegedly left multiple customers "in the hole."
On Monday, the Licensing Board heard from police, customers, and the prospective new owners during a show-cause hearing for its auto dealer license. Located at 25 West |
| Dalton Select Board Calls for Special Election
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board has called a special election to fill its vacant seat left by former member Joseph Diver after delaying the decision on a citizen's petition.
Diver announced that he would be stepping down from his seat effective Oct. 1 during a meeting at the beginning of |
| Pittsfield Announces 2024 Holiday Parking Schedule
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of the holiday season, the city of Pittsfield announced this year's free parking schedule.
Free parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" on Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13.
There will also be free parking starting Monday, Dec. 16 through |
 | Flying Cloud Receives $8K Matching Challenge
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Flying Cloud Institute has received an $8,000 Matching Challenge Gift from a summer camp family.
This will allow donations received by Flying Cloud on Giving Tuesday, which is December 3, 2024, to be doubled, up to $8,000.
The funds raised will enable Flying Cloud to run its |
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