 | Sturgeon Named Grand Marshal For Pittsfield Parade
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — William P. "Bill" Sturgeon is the latest honoree chosen by the Pittsfield Parade Committee to be the grand marshal of the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.
He joins a list of local people to be so honored including retired city police and fire chiefs Michael Wynn and Robert Czerwinski, |
| MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Continues
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to elevated levels of ozone expected Thursday, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued an air quality alert effective 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. on June 20, 2024, in nine counties across Massachusetts.
This includes Berkshire County.
Air quality |
 | Former Pittsfield Mayor Honored With Housing Public Service Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Linda Clairmont, former mayor of Pittsfield, has received the Canon Brian S. Kelley Public Service Award from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance.
Clairmont accepted the award at MHSA's annual Home for Good fundraiser and award ceremony on May 16 in Boston.
She joined |
 | 'Striking Out Cancer' Event Returns June 29 in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Four years in and still swinging for the fences, the Striking out Cancer in the Berkshires fund-raiser returns on Saturday, June 29, at Clapp Park.
The all-day baseball and women’s softball games are the brainchild of city resident Joe DiCicco, who conceived the event as a way to raise money to |
 | Dunham Mall Project Passes First Fundraising Milestone
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Planners reimagining Dunham Mall have pivoted to a phased approach and have surpassed their first fundraising goal.
In a couple of months, the effort has raised $8,400 — over the first milestone of $7,500 that will bring basic enhancements to the corridor. Some cafe lights have already been |
 | Lanesborough Adds New Police Advisory Member
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A seasoned criminal justice professional will join the infrequent Police Advisory Review Commission.
Last month, the Select Board nominated Melody Hood for the vacant seat on the panel. The commission, which has met twice over the last two years, is tasked with coordinating with the chief for the search and |
| Lanesborough Search for Lewis Lent Evidence Comes Up Dry
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Massachusetts and New York law enforcement officers searched for evidence linked to serial killer Lewis Lent Jr. at a local property on Tuesday.
Nothing was found.
According to the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office, the town property has previously been searched |
| Williamstown Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sexual Abuse Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday, June 17, Tom Nelson, 38 of Williamstown, pled guilty in Berkshire Superior Court to three charges related to child sexual abuse:
Posing/Exhibiting a Child in the Nude
Posing/Exhibiting a Child in a Sexual Act
Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors, Second |
 | Kids 4 Harmony Returns to Ozawa Hall
LENOX, Mass. — 18 Degrees will host their Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert on June 25, 5:30 PM, at Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood.
The evening will begin with a reception followed by performances starting at 7:00 PM. Over 50 Kids 4 Harmony students will be involved, and there will be a special piece featuring Boston Symphony |
| Dalton Library Getting a New Website
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Free Public Library is getting a new website in the near future.
The Library Director Janet Forest has been redesigning the website since April using Squarespace and hopes to launch it sometime in July.
The new website will have a page that showcases the library's |
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