| Big Votes Await Pittsfield City Council
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday is a big day for Pittsfield, as the City Council will take a final vote on the fiscal 2025 budget, a five-year trash contract, and water and sewer rates.
These will be taken in council chambers at the meeting beginning at 6 p.m.
The proposed $215,955,210 spending plan is a 5 percent increase from |
 | 1Berkshire Marks Halfway Point of Pandemic-Altered Blueprint
1Berkshire President & CEO Jonathan Butler notes how much the world has changed since the release of the 2.0 version of the blueprint five years ago.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's blueprint for economic development was adaptable when it needed to be and today, paves steps for a post-pandemic Berkshire |
| Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state awarded Pittsfield, North Adams, and Lanesborough Fire Safety Grants to support fire and life safety education for school-age children and older adults.
Since 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators |
| Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If Necessary
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.
It was emphasized that spraying is for disease, not for nuisance.
"I think we have a really thoughtful plan and we've not decided as a community to |
 | Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire Lunch
1Berkshire President and CEO Jonathan Butlers says the relationship between the business community and the new Pittsfield mayor is off to a good start.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Six months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last |
| Lenox Memorial High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024
LENOX, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lenox Memorial High School class of 2024.
Valedictorian: Genevieve Collins
Salutatorian: Alice Culver
Summa Cum Laude Awards: Robert Alderton, Charlotte Fleury-Belman, Nicholas Moore, Hannah Alsdorf, Jackson |
 | Lenox Class of 2024 'a Really Good Bunch of Kids'
Valedictorian Genevieve Collins tells her classmates that they have had a bountiful harvest in what they had experienced at Lenox Memorial. See more photos here.
LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Memorial High School class of 2024 will be remembered as "a really good bunch of kids."
Superintendent |
 | PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The Dome
The 184 graduates were told they'll always have a home under the dome. See more photos here.
LENOX, Mass. — Pittsfield High School graduates were reminded that they will always have a home under the dome.
Under an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at |
| Pittsfield High School Awards & Scholarships 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Pittsfield High School graduating class of 2024.
509 Public Sector Training Fund: Gavin Gaulden
Aaron Timothy Coty Memorial Scholarship: Cameron Harrington
Adams Community Bank Scholarship: Charlotte |
| Taconic High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Taconic High School graduating class of 2024.Awards
Valedictorian: Bhumi H. Patel
Salutatorian: Anna A. Potochevska
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AWARDS
Advanced Manufacturing: Hunter T. |
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