| Nearly 100 Compete in Berkshire Pride 5K
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Jay Santangelo of Lenox was the top nonbinary runner at the Berkshire Pride 5K on Sunday.
Santangelo covered the 5-kilometer course in 27 minutes, 14.53 seconds to place 16th overall among 94 finishers.
Pittsfield's Cam LaFerriere was the overall winner in 22.45.72, a 7:19 mile |
| Dalton Select Board Reorganizes
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted Robert Bishop as chair and Dan Esko as vice chair during its meeting last week.
The motion was made by Marc Strout and seconded by Bishop to nominate Esko as vice chair.
Esko has been on the board for four years and has served as vice chair for one year thus |
| Governor Files Legislation to Rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the
Executive Office of Aging & Independence to better represent and reflect the values of older adults in Massachusetts.
This timing is part of the celebration of Older Americans Month, which takes |
| Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS Boilers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has authorized the borrowing of $3 million for new boilers at Pittsfield High School — a project that was originally going to be funded by ARPA.
The nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive |
 | Composting with Bears in Mind
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears.
"We have been receiving lots of reports of bears on |
| Farley-Bouvier Receives Children's League of Massachusetts Award
BOSTON — The Children's League of Massachusetts (CLM) gathered with more than 130 advocates, staff from direct service provider organizations, and legislators at the Massachusetts State House to amplify legislative priorities and budget investments vital for vulnerable children, youth, and families across the |
| BCC Graduates Embraced for Varying Journeys to Degrees
Charles Redd, who graduated from BCC's nursing program, was the keynote speaker. Jessica Hall was valedictorian and Logan Osario salutatorian. See more photos here.
LENOX, Mass. — Navigating community college was a different journey for each student but each path leads to the gratifying destination |
| New York Man Charged With Enticing a Child
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 62-year-old New York State man was arraigned Friday for enticement of a child.
David Stypa was arrested on Thursday and charged with enticement of a child younger than 16; two counts of disseminating obscene matter to a minor; and attempt to commit a crime.
Stypa was |
| Berkshire Community College Degrees & Certificates for 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College held its 64th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31, at Tanglewood. The college awarded 152 associate degrees (including 105 associate in science degrees and 47 associate in arts degrees) and 39 certificates.
A total of 191 awards were conferred to 189 |
 | Community Hero: Danielle Nichole Munn
Danielle Munn with friends in this photo courtesy of Casi Kristant, left.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Witch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month.
The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have |
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