| Pittsfield Assessors Office Will Be Closed on Oct. 23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Assessor's office will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 23 as staff will be attending a conference.
If there are any time sensitive matters that arise on Oct. 23, staff will be monitoring emails and voicemail.
The city asks that any constituent who may need assistance reach out to the |
 | Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
The collection will be held at |
| Dalton Board of Health Condemns 27 Mountain View Terrace
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn 27 Mountain View Terrace on Wednesday after not much progress had been made to resolve the home's condition.
Although the board condemned the house, it also gave the owner an additional 60 days to allow the completion of necessary repairs and cleanup, but only |
| With Autumn in the Air, State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Reminder
STOW, Mass. — With crisp autumn temperatures settling in across Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that home heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide and the second-leading cause of residential fires.
"Having your heating system serviced each year will help reduce the risk of |
 | Outdoor Ice Skating Will Return to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nostalgic days of public, outdoor ice skating are set to return.
Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath revealed on Tuesday that the city plans to buy a 50-foot by 100-foot mobile ice skating rink for its parks. It aims to provide a free outdoor winter recreation activity for people of all |
| Market 32 Fundraising Campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Price Chopper/Market 32 is raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
During the month of October, customers can round up their change at the checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Price Chopper will match all donations, |
 | Berkshires, Pittsfield Highlighted in U.S. Senate Debate
John Deaton, an attorney, has positioned himself as a moderate Republican and easily won the three-way primary in September.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire County was mentioned several times during Thursday's Senate debate, hosted by New England Public Media News and GBH News Massachusetts.
It was the second of |
| Consent Laws Void Criminal Charges in Miss Hall's Case
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Criminal charges will not be filed against a former instructor at Miss Hall's School who is accused of sexually exploiting students because they were of consenting age.
A Pittsfield Police investigation was opened against Matthew Rutledge, 62, this past spring after allegations surfaced that he had |
| Dalton Petition Calls for Special Election for Select Board Seat
DALTON, Mass. — Voters can expect a special election to fill the vacant Select Board seat left open when Joe Diver stepped down.
A citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election was handed in on Wednesday afternoon. Town Clerk Heather Hunt said the town clerk's office is now in |
| BCC to Offer Info Sessions on Free Community College
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts resident without a bachelor's degree, can attend a free college information session to learn how they can attend Berkshire Community College (BCC) for free.
BCC will hold three free informational sessions:
Tuesday, Nov. 19
from 5-6 pm at Lee |
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