| Afternoon Arrival Estimated for Harris on Saturday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive in Pittsfield early Saturday afternoon, according to emerging information about the campaign event.
Gov. Maura Healey will greet her at Westfield-Barnes Airport around 12:30 p.m. The Pittsfield event is expected to start around 1:30 p.m.
"Please be |
| Government Briefs: Healey Signs Gun Law
Healey Signs Law Targeting 3-D, Ghost Guns
Gov. Maura T. Healey signed Thursday into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885), which cracks down on ghost guns (homemade weapons that do not have a serial number and thus are untraceable) and guns made with a 3-D printer.
The bill was passed by the |
 | BMS Announces Scholarship Recipients
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Music School announced the 2024-2025 Talent and Merit Scholarship recipients. Students who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance.
This year, BMS awarded almost $17,000 in Talent and Merit Scholarships, and |
| BCC to Hold New Student Orientation on Aug. 29
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a New Student Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 am to 3:15 pm.
The free session will be held at Paterson Field House on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. To register, visit |
 | Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA Proposals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust has stepped toward allocating its $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Last week, the trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. ARPA funds must be allocated by December 2026 and |
 | Bridgewater Tops Pittsfield Little League in State Tourney Opener
ANDOVER, Mass. – Bridgewater’s Brandon Moyer scattered five hits and pitched his way out of a fifth-inning jam on Thursday to lead his team to a 4-1 win over Pittsfield in the opening game of the 12-year-old Little League State Tournament.
Section 1 Champion Pittsfield drops into the losers bracket of the |
 | Gavin O'Donnell Leads Post 68 Juniors Past Westfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Gavin O’Donnell went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and two RBIs Thursday to lead the Post 68 Juniors to a 7-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field.
Devin Reynolds doubled in a run for Pittsfield Post 68 (14-2), which jumped on top early with two |
 | Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging Stations
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town.
During its meeting earlier this month, Green Committee member Tony Pagliarulo gave a presentation by Connecticut solar energy company Earthlight |
| The Retired Investor: What Is Household Production and Why Is It Important?
Have you ever wondered how much your time and effort were worth as a stay-at-home spouse? Chores like child care, laundry, home repairs, and meal preparations rarely come with a bill attached, but what if they did? You may be about to find out.
All the above chores plus many more, from driving the kids to school or soccer |
| Berkshires Gets $4.3M in CDBG Grants
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshires is getting $4.3 million Community Development Block Grants for housing, road and social services programs.
Gov. Maura Healey announced some $39 million in CDBG grant awards to 65 communities at Chelsea City Hall on Thursday.
Among the awardees: Becket and |
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