 | Berkshire County Arc to Host Online Training on Social Security Work Incentives
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc will host a virtual training session on Social Security work incentives on Tuesday, March 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. The training is designed for individuals with disabilities receiving SSI and/or SSDI, and their families.
Topics covered will include:
Barriers to employment for |
| Man Killed by Freight Train in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man was struck and killed by a westbound freight train on the railroad tracks near The Big Y Supermarket in Pittsfield.
The incident occurred on March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:22 pm.
Two men were observed walking westbound on the tracks as the train approached. The train |
| Pittsfield Nomination Papers Available in April
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nomination papers for elected offices in Pittsfield will be available on Wednesday, April 2.
Offices on the 2025 municipal election ballot will be one city clerk, four councilors at large, seven ward councilors and six seats on the School Committee.
Nominations papers require |
| Pittsfield Superintendent Details 'Nightmare' Threat Incident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wednesday's threat incident was Superintendent Joseph Curtis' "absolute worst nightmare."
That morning, a social media threat put Taconic and Pittsfield high schools into "hold-in-passing" procedures. It was lifted a couple of hours later when the Pittsfield Police Department confirmed |
 | Protecting Your Assets: How FDIC and DIF Protect Your Deposits
In this time of economic uncertainty, keeping your money secure should be a top priority. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF) play crucial roles in safeguarding your deposits.
FDIC Insurance: Your First Line of Defense
More than just a sticker on the door at your bank, the |
| Pittsfield Police Say No School Threat Posed by Social Media Post
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investigating a social media threat related to the Pittsfield Public Schools.
"The Pittsfield Police Department has confirmed that the online social media post in question depicted an Orbeez gun, a type of toy gel blaster. As of right now, the Pittsfield Police Department has |
| Berkshire LGBTQ+ Leaders Launch Monthly Networking Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, and community leaders are coming together to launch the new LGBTQ Business & Leaders Networking Monthly Networking Event on the third Wednesday each month, beginning March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Inaugural meeting will be hosted |
| Pittsfield Council Backs Transgender Community
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors on Tuesday assured members of the LGBTQIA-plus community "We're on your side."
"To any young people in the LGBTQ-plus community or anyone else who I guess is still figuring it out, wherever you fall in the spectrum, whoever you are, there is nothing wrong with you and |
 | BHS Appoints Vice President of Quality
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Susan Gazzillo, MSN, RN, CRNI, has been named Vice President of Quality for BHS.
Gazzillo previously served as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care for the past three years. She was selected after a nationwide search for this system-wide |
 | Co-Op Bank Promotes Vice President, Senior Credit Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa M. Lawler to Vice President, Senior Credit Officer.
In this role, Lawler will continue to play a part in helping local businesses secure the financing they need to thrive, while also contributing to the growth and |
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