 | Letter: Project 2025 Is an Urgent Threat to Democracy
To the Editor:
I have watched the recent resurgence of the Democratic Party with growing optimism for America's future. Kamala Harris offers America a sane, intelligent candidate who clearly understands the critical importance of American democracy, domestically, and for world stability.
Harris' pro democracy stance contrasts |
| Pittsfield Selects BCC Internship Program to Be Profiled
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has selected the internship program at Berkshire Community College (BCC) as one of the next American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded community partners to be profiled through city social media and other publicity outlets.
Over the past several months, the city has been using |
 | Pittsfield Looking to Increase Safety at Public Beaches
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city wants to create a plan that will yield the safest public waterfronts possible.
The Parks Commission on Tuesday discussed a request from resident Daniel Miraglia to require life jackets or floatation devices on all swimmers at city-owned public beaches. His petition was referred to the panel at last |
| Pittsfield Schools' New Cell Phone Policy Effective So Far
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The revised cell phone policy has shown positive results so far for the Pittsfield Public Schools.
"I feel like we have reversed time. My students are engaging with me, engaging with others. I have had no issues with cell phones at all," one teacher reported to the administration.
Matthew |
| Blue-green Algae Bloom Found in Pontoosuc Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Recent observations results at Pontoosuc Lake have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.
Accordingly, and as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a public health advisory is |
| Dalton Green Committee Seeking CAP Logo Submissions
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Green Committee is asking Wahconah Regional High School to submit logo designs for its Climate Action Plan.
The committee has sent a letter to the school's art teacher, Bonnie Capogna, requesting her students' assistance in creating a design to accompany its |
| Berkshire United Way Kicks Off 2024 Campaign, Honors Fundraising Coordinator
President and CEO Thomas Bernard spoke to school and career readiness as critical to laying the foundations for later success. Berkshire United Way partners with local educational programs.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way has recognized Susie Brown for decades of leadership in fundraising efforts at Lee |
| Dalton Health Board Extends Vote on Blighted Home
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health last Wednesday agreed to extend its vote on condemning 27 Mountain View Terrace to the October meeting.
Roberta Steele and her niece, Kathleen Winterstein, who lives in Utah, have been working since June to develop a plan to address the home's |
 | BCHS Presents the Opera 'Billy Budd'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "Billy Budd, Sailor" is Herman Melville's novella exploring themes of innocence, justice, and the corrupting influence of power.
According to a press release:
It is the tale of a noble young sailor who is conscripted, falls victim to petty jealousy, and pays the |
 | BMC, Berkshire Orthopaedic Recognized For Fragility Fracture Patient Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems' community teaching hospital, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with BHS's affiliate provider clinic at Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates (BOA), announced their ninth straight year of recognition as an Own the Bone Star Performer, a designation granted by the American |
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