| Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHS
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Just days before the school gets a temporary boiler, Pittsfield High will be closed for two days due to dropping temperatures causing discomfort inside the building.
Around noon on Tuesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis announced that the school would have to close on Wednesday, Oct.16, and Thursday, Oct. 17 due to |
| Winterization Begins at Pittsfield Parks
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With the fall season underway and cooler temperatures expected, the City of Pittsfield's Building Maintenance Department has begun the annual process of winterization at parks throughout the city.
The process includes both water and power shut-off at park facilities, which also includes splash pads, |
 | Elder Services Marks 50 Years of Service to Aging Population
Executive Director Chris McLaughlin reflects on the agency's growth over the past half century.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County has assisted the aging local population for 50 years, growing exponentially from its roots with three employees on Wendell Avenue.
Hundreds gathered at the Country |
 | Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament Dedicates Trophy to Founder
DALTON, Mass. – The annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament this year named the 7th/8th grade divisions of the tournament the Dan McMahon division in recognition of McMahon’s impact on youth soccer in Berkshire County over his 35 year career at the CRA.
McMahon was the creator of the Just for Kicks Tournament 27 |
| USDA Funds May Aid Lanesborough Public Safety Proposal
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town would only see about $60,000 in USDA grants for the proposed public safety building but could finance it through a loan with the federal department.
Last month, the Select Board voted to work with RCAP Solutions as a consultant in the financing application for the U.S. Department of Agriculture funding. |
 | BCC Cuts Ribbon on Accessible Quad
Pat Sheely, a BCC alum and UCP board member, and disability rights activist Merle Ferber speak at the opening about Madeline Snide, a another BCC alum who used a wheelchair and worked to inspire change on campus.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Whether you are on foot, using a mobility aid, or pushing a baby stroller, the Berkshire |
| Berkshire United Way Welcomes Seven New Board Members to Board
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way (BUW) Board of Directors has appointed seven new members: Arthur Milano, Beth Mitchell, Tiffany Moreno, Michael Obasohan, Timothy O'Donnell, Kristin Pedrotti and Stephanie Storie.
"The BUW board looks forward to working closely with these talented and dedicated |
| Governor Appoints Division of Insurance Commissioner
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Michael T. Caljouw as Commissioner of the Division of Insurance (DOI), an agency overseen by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) within the Executive Office of Economic Development.
"Our administration is |
| Interprint Awarded Workforce Training Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $11 million to businesses as part of a strategic investment to retain and upskill talent within Massachusetts' workforce.
Interprint was awarded $163,900 to train 171 workers; 50 additional jobs are expected by 2026.
Awards have been |
 | State Recognizes Becket Washington Elementary for High Growth and Achievement
Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis, left, and Principal Mary Kay McCloskey outside Becket Washington which has 91 students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. It is part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
BECKET, Mass. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Becket Washington |
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