| Pittsfield Businesses Named Finalists Economic Impact Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mayor Peter Marchetti announced that two Pittsfield businesses, Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Interprint, were respectively named as Silver and Bronze Awardees for the 2023 MassEcon Economic Impact Awards.
According to MassEcon, the Economic Impact Awards celebrate companies throughout the Commonwealth for their |
 | Pittsfield Council OKs Arrowhead Sewer Extension
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City sewer will be extended to Herman Melville's Arrowhead, benefitting more than 5,000 visitors a year.
The City Council on Tuesday approved a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the Holmes Road project that will also allow a couple of residential homes to connect. It passed 8-1 with |
 | Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS Umbrella
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that the former Dempsey Pediatrics provider practice has joined BHS, furthering the legacy of care provided by Dr. Brian Dempsey.
"We are pleased to continue the dedicated care services that Dempsey Pediatrics has provided for decades through Berkshire Health |
 | Vietnam Veterans, Outgoing VVA Members Honored in Pittsfield
The ceremony has been held by the monument in Park Square for nearly a half-century.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The slushy snow left in Park Square from last week's storm did not stop Berkshire County veterans from honoring the 27 local people who were killed in action in Vietnam.
"We are gathered here |
 | Berkshire County Regional Housing Renamed 'UpSide413"
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority is now called UpSide413, a name that "symbolizes an upward journey towards improvement."
The new alias was announced on Friday after a months-long selection process and was well received by those involved with the organization. The word |
 | Berkshire County Views the Eclipse
The day was clear and warm, perfect for gathering on the lawn at the North Adams Public Library. Dozens of people watched the astronomical show from blankets and lawn chairs. The library handed out about 650 eclipse glasses leading up to the event.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The partial solar eclipse was seen |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 9-12
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Starting on Tuesday, April 9, street improvements will begin. This work is a continuation of the street improvement contract of last year.
Updates will be shared on a weekly basis throughout the spring and early summer.
The city will be sharing additional updates on new road work |
 | Marchetti Releases Details of New 'First Fridays at Five' Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The First Fridays at Five events will blend arts and entertainment, shopping, and community engagement and planners hope it expands with time.
Mayor Peter Marchetti released details on Friday of the new event that combines the beloved Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks. It is a collaboration |
| MassHousing Hosting First Time Homeowner Event
BOSTON — The office of State Senator Paul Mark, working closely in association with MassHousing, will be hosting a virtual event for first-time homeowners on: April 23, 2024, from 6:00pm-6:45pm.
The event will be an informational session for first-time homeowners, meant to provide resources and materials for next |
| Regional Planning Commission Calls for Fixes to Site Plan Review Bill
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The executive committee of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission on Thursday agreed to call for changes in legislation that aims to standardize a regulatory tool used by municipalities to control development.
House Bill 3551 on Beacon Hill seeks to enshrine in Massachusetts General Law the |
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