 | Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk
The annual Buddy Walk is an outgrowth of the Down Syndrome Family Group which was started by local families seeking support and guidance. Berkshire County Arc provides training, support and community awareness.
DALTON, Mass. — A sea of blue took over parts of Dalton on Saturday as more than 600 people marched to |
 | BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for a new pilot service of Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas through June 30, 2025.
This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+ living in the |
| Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile Vaping
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Health officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation.
Last week, Tri-Town Health Department Director James Wilusz gave a tobacco control update to the Board of Health. As a father of a student, he reported that vaping is |
| Wahconah High Mold Remediation Complete; Investigation Ongoing
DALTON, Mass. — The mold remediation in the Wahconah High School auditorium is complete, and the air levels are safe and meet the state standard.
During last month's School Committee meeting, it was announced that penicillium, a type of mold, was growing on the auditorium's walls.
The mold |
 | Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 Years
Executive Director Paul Johansen welcomes the gathering at Zucchini's.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — NAMI Berkshire County is celebrating 40 years of breaking down stigmas and supporting mental health.
The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini's Restaurant on |
| 2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of its newly expanded, more welcoming client service center, Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) will hold a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., at 264 Second Street, Pittsfield.
The event is free and open to the public.
Housed in the |
 | Pittsfield Veterans Remember Missing Comrades, POWs
Mayor Peter Marchetti says more attention needs to be paid to events like National POW/MIA Recognition Day, noting there are still families waiting for their servicemembers to come home.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Around 20 people gathered at the South Street Memorial Park on Friday morning to mark National POW/MIA Recognition |
| Lenox Grad Leads MCLA Men in League Opener
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Lenox Memorial graduate Mateo Phillips had a goal and an assist Friday to lead the MCLA men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Framingham State in the Trailblazers' MASCAC opener.
Hoosac Valley alumnus Jacob Richardson scored a goal, and Monument Mountain's Avery Manzolini had two assists for |
 | Alcohol Control Commission Holds Seminar for Pittsfield Licensees
ABCC's Executive Director Ralph Sacramone updates licenseholders on regulations and solutions.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City restaurateurs gathered in Council Chambers on Wednesday for a refresher on alcohol regulations straight from the source.
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission held a mandatory |
| MassWildlife: Fall Outdoor Safety Tips
BOSTON — The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2024 hunting season.
Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose hunting began on September 2, black bear hunting season opened statewide |
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