| College Notes: Spring & Summer 2025
Emerson College senior Esther Chilson of Lanesborough participated in a number of productions with the Boston college during the spring 2025 semester: "I Love XXX" in February; "Limber, A Love Story" from Feb. 26 to March 1 at the Greene Theater; also in March, six short plays at the 2025 NewFest Short Works in the |
 | Letter: In Response to: Dalton Police Budget for Special Town Meeting
To the Editor:
In response to the letter from Dalton Finance chair, Mr. William Drosehn, published on May 28, 2025, he misleads the public once again.
In the letter published May 28, 2025, Mr. Drosehn, chair of the Dalton Finance Committee, shares that the Finance Committee did not "target the Police Department." Simply |
| Pittsfield to Conduct Hydrant Flow Testing Starting June 3
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities will begin hydrant flow testing on Tuesday, June 3.
The testing will occur throughout the city over several weeks to assess flow rates and pressure.
Testing will take place between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM on scheduled dates. The following areas |
| BCC Offers Swim Clinic for Area High School Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a swim clinic for high school students on Saturday, June 28 at 9:30 am at Paterson Field House, located on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
The clinic is open to all high school–aged swimmers entering ninth through 12th |
| Pittsfield School Committee Will Soon Vote on Restructuring
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee expects to take a vote on the middle school restructuring proposal by the end of June.
"I think that more people are feeling better about it," Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Engagement Matthew Bishop told the School Committee.
"I mean |
| The Retired Investor: Rising Beef Prices This Summer May Chill Your Grill
The American tradition of firing up the backyard grill for a BBQ among friends and family is upon us. However, this year's record high prices for beef, brought on by generational lows in cattle inventories, make serving up steaks and hamburgers a budget-busting event.
A look at cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile |
| BCC to Offer Two Summer EMT Training Courses
PITTSFIELD, MA — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in conjunction with Action Ambulance and County Ambulance, will offer two EMT training courses this summer.
The Action Ambulance course will be held June 2 – Sept. 6 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and every other Saturday from 9 |
 | Letter: Dalton Police Budget for Special Town Meeting
To the Editor:
I have immense respect for the work performed by our Police Department. It is certainly a great comfort for the town's people that they can feel safe. However, reviewing the police budget was still necessary and appropriate to assure the townspeople that the department's budget was the best it could be. The Finance |
 | BCC to Host Berkshire State of Work Summit on June 18
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday, June 18 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The event, presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning |
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