 | 2nd Street Second Chances Debuts Revamped Space
The space includes offices and meeting areas.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Second Street Second Chances has expanded its program space to meet the demand for post-incarceration services.
The ribbon was cut Monday on a larger and revitalized space at the former Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction. Established in |
| Berkshire Museum Opens 'Art of the Hills'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum presents Art of the Hills 2024, a juried exhibition featuring regional artists working in all mediums and styles
Berkshire Museum celebrates the fourth installment of its bi-annual exhibition Art of the Hills. Opening oct. 5 through Jan. 5, this exhibit offers a look into |
 | Pittsfield Women's Barbershop Chorus Welcomes New Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Hills Chorus announced the appointment of Sunhwa Reiner as its new Music Director.
Sunhwa Reiner brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to the chorus. After 11 years of devoted service, former Directors Gail Wojtkowiak and Pat Feldman will be stepping back onto the risers and |
 | District Attorney's Office Elder Fraud Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office will host a workshop focused on senior citizen fraud.
The event includes the US Department of Justice; the United States Postal Inspection Service; the Department of the Treasury; the Federal Bureau of Investigations; and the US |
 | PHS Graduate Departs to Colombia With Peace Corps
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 2018 Pittsfield High School graduate is dedicating her next couple of years to service in the Peace Corps.
Earlier this month, 24-year-old Kennedy Merriam departed to Colombia where she will serve as a co-English teacher for two years. She found her voice while studying Spanish in Pittsfield Public |
| Governor Nominates Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey nominated Justice Amy L. Blake to serve as the next Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
If confirmed, Justice Blake would replace Chief Justice Mark Green, who recently retired after serving nearly 23 years on the Appeals Court, and seven as Chief. Justice Blake will now |
 | Community Hero of the Month: Christopher Keegan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Toys For Tots coordinator Christopher Keegan has been nominated as September's Community Hero of the Month.
The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. The series is in partnership with Haddad |
| State Awarded $1M For Registered Apprenticeships
BOSTON — Today, at the Massachusetts Apprenticeship Council meeting, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) awarded $1,052,584 for Massachusetts to support Registered Apprenticeship as a training and employment strategy for emerging industries.
This awarded USDOL |
| Carr Hardware Announces Pittsfield Store Remodel
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Carr Hardware announced that the Pittsfield location will undergo a $400,000 remodel this fall.
The remodel will be completed with all local contractors, and the store will remain open through the remodel, ensuring customers will continue receiving service and products.
Shoppers will |
| Dalton Green Committee Member Receives MassRecycle Award
Thomas Irwin
DALTON, Mass. — Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Dr. Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.
MassRecycle is a statewide non-profit coalition dedicated to improving sustainable materials |
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