 | Senior Golf Series Returns in September
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Fall Senior Golf series returns in September with events on five consecutive Wednesdays starting Sept. 18.
It is the 22nd year of the series, which is a fund-raiser for junior golf in the county, and it is open to players aged 50 and up.
The series will feature two |
 | BEAT: Bringing Pollinators Home
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for an enlightening evening dedicated to exploring ways to promote sustainable biodiversity through intentional gardening and the cultivation of native plants that support native pollinators and wildlife.
This free and open-to-the-public event will be held |
| Dalton Green Committee Clarifies Scope of Climate Action Plan
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee clarified the scope of the Climate Action Plan during its meeting last week to include climate-related hazard mitigation as one of its priorities.
The primary focus of the request for proposals for the development of an action plan to achieve net zero by 2050 was decarbonization. |
 | Berkshire United Way Celebrates a Century of Service
Mary Wheat of the South Community Food Pantry is the recipient of the annual Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands Caring Heart Award. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way celebrated 100 years of service on Wednesday with hundreds of community members at the Colonial Theatre.
The organization has |
| The Retired Investor: Immigration Battle Facts and Fiction
Recently, several studies, combined with macroeconomic data in both the private and public sectors, have revealed that immigration has benefited the economy in recent years. In a politically charged election year, the facts are often ignored as hyperbole takes over.
In my last column, I reminded readers that demonizing |
 | Pittsfield Co-op Recognizes Employees for 40 Years of Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) recently recognized two employees for 40 years of dedicated service.
Like most long-tenured individuals in financial service institutions, they began as tellers. Both experienced banking before technology became the norm and remember paper processes, |
 | Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Wright Building TIE
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community and Economic Development subcommittee has supported tax incentives for the rehabilitation of the Wright Building and the former Jim's House of Shoes.
The committee on Monday unanimously voted in favor of a 10-year tax increment exemption agreement for 229-237 North St. and 239-261 North St. |
 | Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Triggers Concern
Caryn Wendling addresses the council, concerned how a kayak rental will affect her Onota Boat Livery business.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A proposed kayak rental kiosk at Onota Lake has triggered concern from city councilors and community members.
The City Council on Tuesday referred a petition from residents Daniel |
| Berkshire Organizations Receive Mass Cultural Council Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several Berkshire County organizations have been awarded Mass Cultural Council Awards as part of the Gaming Mitigation Fund Grant Program.
"Supporting our performing arts centers is a strategic investment in the vitality of our communities," said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, |
 | Dalton Fire District Prioritizes Ambulance, Fire Improvements in Budget
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is anticipating a budget of $3,516,650 for fiscal year 2025, an increase of $820,196 from last year.
The increased funding is an effort to improve the district's Property Protection Classification, Fire Chief Christian Tobin told the Water Commissioners meeting last Wednesday in |
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