| CBRSD Aims to Improve Town Meeting Attendance
DALTON, Mass. — As town meeting season approaches, the Central Berkshire Regional School District aims to lower a barrier to residential participation caused by the lack of child care.
District Assistant Superintendent Michael Henault informed the School Committee last week that the district plans to offer child care at |
| BCC Nursing Programs Integrate Mental Health First Aid Certification
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has added Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification as a mandatory component for all students in their final semester of the associate degree in nursing and practical nursing programs.
The requirement, based on the curriculum provided by the National Council for |
| Pittsfield Health Board Wants Feedback on Tobacco Ban
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health will hear from the community before adding Nicotine-Free Generation guidelines into the tobacco ordinance.
Earlier this month, the panel reviewed a draft update for Pittsfield's tobacco regulations, including a provision that "No retailer or person shall sell or provide a tobacco |
| Dalton Finance Approves Amended Police Budget
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee approved an amended version of the Police Department budget.
The amended budget of $1,664,924 is $14,564 less than what was originally requested. This is still an increase of $129,668 increase from this year.
The budget is made up of $191,338 in expenses and $1,473,586 in |
| Pittsfield Man Charged in Woodlawn Avenue Stabbing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was arrested and charged for a Wednesday morning stabbing that seriously injured another man.
Just before 3 a.m., police responded to a reported stabbing at a multi-family building on Woodlawn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 60-year-old man had sustained at least one stab wound and he was taken |
 | Registration Open for Benefit Soccer Tournament in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Pittsfield High boys soccer program will hold a 7-on-7 tournament in May to support the family of a teammate who recently received a heart transplant.
The AJ's Beating Heart 7V7 Tournament will benefit A.J. Riello, a ninth-grader at PHS who underwent succesful surgery earlier this |
| Berkshire Art Association Honors College Student Artists in 2025 Fellowship Show
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is recognizing student artists in its 2025 College Fellowship Show. The exhibition, featuring 40 artworks by 16 students, is on display at the Lichtenstein Center of the Arts from Friday, April 4, to Friday, April 28, 2025.
The participating students, majoring in |
| Pittsfield Council Tables DCF Background Check Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council decided that a policy to require clearance from the Department of Children and Families for city employees needs more time.
At last Tuesday's meeting, an ordinance requiring a background check with DCF for all new hires who have contact with minors was tabled.
Ward 2 Councilor Brittany |
| Ten Arrested in Berkshire County Child Exploitation Sting
PITTSFIELD, MASS — Ten have been arrested on charges related to child exploitation following a two-week operation in Berkshire County.
The Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, and the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force conducted the operation. According to the |
 | Letter: What's Happening With Dalton's Finances?
To the Editor:
What's the problem? We are approaching our tax levy limit. As a result of rapid increases in spending over the last four years, Dalton's buffer before we reach our tax levy limit has dropped from $1,200,000 to $772,000 in 2023, which is OK, and likely to be approximately $140,000 in 2026, which is very concerning. If |
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