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Central Berkshire Eyes 4.13% Increase for FY26
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 4.13 percent increase to its gross initial budget for fiscal 2026, translating to an increase of $1,473,826.    This year's gross budget was $35,679,791, and next year's is forecast at $37,153,617.    Superintendent
Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Ice Fisherman From Onota Lake
A fisherman in an ice hut on Onota Lake on Saturday.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A fisherman was hauled of the icy waters of Onota Lake on Tuesday morning.    The Fire Department responded to the report of a fisherman falling through the ice about 7:45 a.m. At first, it was reported he was able to get out
Pittsfield Firefighters Contain Structure Fire on Holmes Road
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Firefighters battled a structure fire on Holmes Road, facing challenges when a frozen hydrant temporarily delayed their efforts to extinguish the blaze in an occupied home.   The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 120 Holmes Road on Jan. 20 at 4:57 p.m. after multiple 911 calls
Burlington Store Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A national retail clothing store will move into the recently shuttered Staples this summer. Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a sign exemption for Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory. This allows the company to place a sign larger than 100 square feet on the space in Berkshire
Marchetti Details Housing Efforts in State of City Address
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Upcoming housing projects aim to bring new life into underutilized properties and improve neighborhoods. Mayor Peter Marchetti's first State of the City address emphasized housing, one of the greatest struggles Pittsfield and the nation face.   He outlined the administration's efforts to find
Volunteers Build Community During MLK Day of Service
Rachel Melendez Mabee, speaker at BCC's opening breakfast, says  her great-grandmother's journey through racism and injustice sets the tone for the work still ahead.   PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite a snowstorm that filled the Berkshires with nearly 8 inches of snow, community members turned out for a
Helping Hands in Pittsfield on MLK Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There were four volunteer initiatives for the Berkshire Community College Day of Service: crafting Valentine's Day cards for Hillcrest residents, office organization with Western Mass Labor Action, cleaning the Harvest Table (a local food pantry and meal site), and sorting clothing and toy donations with the Gladys
Letter: Dalton Must Be Allowed to Vote
To the Editor: On Jan. 18, a Friday evening, the Select Board was advised of a date error on the instructions only for the mail-in ballots for the Feb. 3 election. On Saturday, Jan. 19 (after being advised by the town manager on Friday evening), Dalton Town Clerk Heather Hunt with the assistance of Patti Mele-Nichols — and at
Dalton Candidates Talk Fire District, Green Initiatives
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton voters will choose from four candidates at the Feb. 3 special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat.    The four candidates on the ballot, Robert Collins, Rich Haley, Levi Renderer, and Patrick Carsell appeared at a forum Wednesday night to highlight their perspectives on
Berkshire Athenaeum Launches Reader Leaders Program for Teens and Kids
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum has announced its new "Reader Leaders" program, inviting teens aged 14-18 to volunteer as reading mentors for children aged 5-8. This initiative pairs youth to read together, fostering literacy and leadership skills. A mandatory training session for teen mentors will take place on
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