| BCC's EMT Training Course Fills Need in Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) reports that of the 13 students who completed its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, nine took the required psychomotor test, and all nine passed the exam.
Once they pass the written exam, they will be ready for immediate employment as EMTs in Berkshire |
| Super Explains Changes in Pittsfield Schools' Central Office
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a new school year looming, Superintendent Joseph Curtis has explained staffing changes in the central office.
The fiscal year 2025 budget said goodbye to the deputy superintendent and director of curriculum positions. Last month, the district's former special education director Jennifer Stokes was |
 | Third Splash Pad Proposed for Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is poised to have three splash pads.
Before the Conservation Commission is a notice of intent application from the city for a 700-square-foot, circular concrete splash pad at Durant Park. At the applicant's request, it was continued last week.
Full cost estimates have not been completed but |
| MassDOT: 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery Applications Open
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding the public that eligible vehicle owners have two weeks left to submit applications for the 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery at myRMV Online Service Center.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
The |
| MassWildlife: FAQs About Rattlesnakes
In honor of World Snake Day on July 16, MassWildlife posted a video filmed by our State Herpetologist of a timber rattlesnake displaying its name-sake behavior of rattling the end of its tail. This video prompted many questions from Massachusetts residents about these fascinating snakes. It's clear from the popularity of the post |
| BCC Announces New Staff, Promotions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of four staff members, two promotions and a title change.
New Staff
Lori DuBois joins BCC as EDP System Analyst III – LMS Administrator in the Division of Teaching and Learning Innovation. Originally from Maine, DuBois |
 | King Kone Has Soft Re-Opening as Worker Co-Op
Mayor Peter Marchetti gets a cone from Patrick Doyle on Friday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ice cream is again being swirled into cones and cups at a long-beloved city spot.
King Kone had a soft opening at the end of the week, offering the frozen treats on a "pay what you will" basis while employees perfected the |
 | Pittsfield High School English Teacher Releases New Album
Jim Reynolds performing in Harvest & Rust, a Neil Young tribute band. The English teacher says music is more than a hobby for him.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For Jim Reynolds, music is far more than just a hobby — it is a powerful instrument for personal growth, healing, and |
| Dalton Historical Gets Clarification on Historic District Phase
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission received clarification on what is needed for the first phase of establishing the proposed second historic district.
Commissioners previously believed they were responsible for taking pictures of every building within the district that meets historical status and writing |
| MassDOR: July Revenue Collections Total $2.648 Billion
BOSTON — Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder announced that preliminary revenue collections for July totaled $2.648 billion, $18 million or 0.7 percent less than actual collections in July 2023.
"July revenue included decreases relative to July 2023 collections in |
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