 | Berkshire United Way Board Welcomes Three New Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire United Way (BUW) welcomes three community leaders – Stephanie Ham, Jennifer Kerwood and Bethany Kieley – to its board of directors.
At a time when our neighbors are facing growing challenges and uncertainty, the mission of Berkshire United Way is more important than |
 | Pittsfield Looks to Improve Access at Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline
A public site visit in July raised concerns about the limited access to the water because of foliage and bank erosion controls.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city plans to create water access points on the south shore of Pontoosuc Lake Park.
This comes after community members asserted that bank plantings |
 | Shop 'n' Shred Event Coming to Pittsfield Skate Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— On Sunday, the Pittsfield Skate Plaza will be filled with vendors and, of course, skateboarding.
This comes months after the closure of Pittsfield's longtime skate shop, The Garden.
The Parks Commission on Tuesday approved a skate jam and flea market event scheduled for Aug. 24 at the |
| Berkshire Communities Awarded Funds for Ecological Restoration Projects
BOSTON—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $2.9 million in grants to support ecological restoration projects across Massachusetts.
This funding, provided by the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), will strengthen resilience against extreme weather |
| Report: Miss Hall's Failed to Act on Abuse Reports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A report commissioned by Miss Hall's School found school officials failed for years to follow up on accusations of sexual misconduct by its instructors.
The full report, summary from the Board of Trustees and a letter to the school community from Head of School Julia Heaton and board President |
| Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June Day
Fire Chief Thomas Sammons presents the department's new Deputy Chief Matthew Packard, left, Fire Capt. Kevin Brady and Fire Lt. Jesse Underwood-Miller.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Two Senior Center staff members saved a woman's life while she was having a medical emergency on an extremely hot June |
| Pittsfield Company Awarded InnovateMass Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded Noble Carbon $350,000 to demonstrate its innovative and reverse-compatible circuit that helps residents and businesses manage electricity use and bills.
InnovateMass offers grants and technical support for teams deploying new clean energy |
| Pittsfield School Committee Updates Social Media Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district updated its staff use of social media and personal cell phones policy.
"We've had full cooperation with the teachers bargaining unit leadership, the [Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association,] that is the administrators, and the federation," School |
| Allendale Pines Expansion to Bring More Affordable Homes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Allendale Pines expansion will bring more affordable homes to the community.
The expansion is located at 395 Cheshire Road, bordering the Ashuwillticook Trail, and will include 22 manufactured homes. The project cost is $1.4 million and is not too far from the current mobile home community at 245 |
 | Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists
Sarah Sutro's 'Blue Web' on display outside the governor's office.
BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists.
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It |
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