 | Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Recount Successful Year
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It is National Friends of Libraries Week and the Berkshire Athenaeum's group has a lot to be proud of.
The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Executive Committee gathered in the auditorium on Monday for its annual meeting. Since 1938, generations of Friends have worked to enhance the community's library |
| The Retired Investor: Natural Diamonds Take Back Seat to Lab-Grown Stones
There was a day when a man's love for his bride was measured by the clarity and size of a diamond ring. That notion is as outdated as believing that "artificial" or lab-grown diamonds are second-class stones.
Chances are that if you purchased a diamond this year, it may have been manufactured in a laboratory. |
| Nomination Deadline Nears for BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s 40 Under Forty Awards event will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
To make a nomination, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40-under-forty.
40 Under Forty is an annual |
 | Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield College
Monument Mountain alum Erving Henderson is making an impact in his first year on the Springfield College men's soccer team.
Henderson scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for |
| Dalton Cultural Council Tentatively Approves Grant Applications
DALTON, Mass. — The Cultural Council tentatively approved partially funding various grant applications for local events and initiatives during its meeting on Monday.
The council's priorities are improving residents' quality of life by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and |
| Pittsfield Council Meets for 3 Minutes
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council had what is likely to be its shortest meeting to date.
On Tuesday, councilors met for three minutes in Room 203. Before even getting settled into their seats, the 8-item agenda was completed.
Two sizable grants were accepted: $73,147.00 from the Massachusetts lnterlocal Insurance Association |
 | Pittsfield Commission OKs Former CYC Demolition
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Against wishes for preservation, the former Catholic Youth Center is set to be demolished.
The Historical Commission begrudgingly withdrew a one-year demolition delay on the Melville Street property, recognizing that the owners were unwilling to save or sell it.
"Very tough vote," Chair John Dickson |
| Gateway Fiber Internet Service Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ultra-high-speed fiber internet provider Gateway Fiber is bringing new internet service to residents and businesses in Pittsfield.
The new 100 percent fiber-optic network will be faster and more reliable than traditional cable and telephone-based internet, representing the company's continuing |
 | Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2024
Halloween falls on a Thursday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours this weekend, ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door to door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your |
 | Opioid Summit Highlights Collaboration, Stigma Breaking
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Combating the opioid crisis depends on collaboration and smashing the stigma around substance use disorder, local agencies say.
The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office held a summit at the Berkshire Innovation Center on Monday titled "Breaking Barriers to Support Recovery, Re-Entry and Reduce |
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