| Fire Officials Warn Against Dangerous Laptop Fire Social Media 'Challenge'
STOW, Mass. — State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts fire chiefs are cautioning against a social media "challenge" that encourages inserting conductive objects into laptop computer ports. This action can lead to short circuits, increased temperatures, smoke, sparks, or fire, potentially causing |
| Pittsfield Mulling Ways to Rein In Offensive Public Comment
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While the fate of public comment seems secure, city officials are considering how to avoid "concerning language" in residents' allotted three minutes.
At last week's City Council meeting, President Peter White read an email into the record to avoid an Open Meeting Law violation. He had replied |
 | Dalton Chief: Budget Cuts Would Affect Staffing, Response Times
DALTON, Mass. —
Police Chief Deanna Strout warned Monday night that significant cuts to her budget would mean losing officers, K-9s and community policing programs.
The chief defended her department at Monday's Select Board meeting after town meeting rejected the Police Department budget two weeks |
 | Letter: Berkshire Health Systems Celebrates Employee Month
To the Editor:
Every May, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) celebrates Employee Appreciation Month, recognizing the dedication of our talented team of 4,000-plus employees. United by a shared mission, vision, and set of values, our integrated system provides coordinated care for patients across Berkshire County. This month, I invite you all |
 | Letter: Hope, Integrity, and the Challenge of Speaking Up in Dalton
To the Editor:
Over the last three months, I've had the privilege of working closely with Robert Collins as he made a sincere and determined effort to address several of Dalton's long standing needs. One of the greatest gifts he offered our town was hope — hope nurtured by his refreshing, genuine willingness to listen, help |
| Dalton Election Results Are Accurate
DALTON, Mass. — The results of the annual election are not in question, Town Clerk Heather Hunt told iBerkshires, following rumors of nonresidents voting on May 12.
"There's so many checks and balances that that would just never happen. I don't think that that happened. I'm not questioning the results |
| Pittsfield Sees Rise in Potential School Committee Candidates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Interest for a seat on the School Committee has boomed as the community continues to ask for more answers on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
Ciara Batory, who filed a public records request that resulted in the secretary of state's office ordering the release of non-exempt parts of Bulkley Richardson |
| Pittsfield Announces Community Bike Ride for Berkshire Bike Month
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program, in collaboration with the Berkshire Pike Path Council and Berkshire Bike & Board, will host a Community Bike Ride on Sunday, May 25, at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
The bike ride will commence at 10 a.m. from the Crane Ave |
| Dalton Safety Facility Committee 'Taps Brakes' on Property Discussions
DALTON, Mass. — With the failure of Article 13 at the annual town meeting, the First Street site for a proposed police facility is no longer being considered.
"At this moment, I would say, unless we hear differently, what we need to do next is start looking at alternate sites," Craig Wilbur, co-chair, at the |
 | BEAT's Kids in Kayaks Program Returns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) will host its annual "Kids in Kayaks" program at the Westside Legends' Summer Block Party on Saturday, May 24, at Riverway Park in Pittsfield.
Youth will have the opportunity to experience the Housatonic River hands-on, learn how to navigate |
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