| PCTV Outlines Asks for New Cable Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television broadcasts 20,000 hours of city programming and its cable contract asks are seen as reasonable.
The Cable Advisory Committee heard PCTV’s ascertainment report on Thursday ahead of contract negotiations with Charter Spectrum. The panel will soon review a draft request |
| DOR: March Revenue Collections Total Near $4 Billion
BOSTON — Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder today announced that preliminary revenue collections for March totaled $4.065 billion, $182 million or 4.7 percent more than actual collections in March 2023, and $129 million or 3.3 percent above benchmark.
FY2024 year-to-date collections |
| Dalton Fire District to Hold Informational Session April 10
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Fire District will be having an informational session on Wednesday, April 10, at Wahconah Regional High School starting at 6:30 p.m.
The aim of the meeting is to encourage an increase in the annual district meeting attendance, spark conversation between residents, and inform the community on |
| Mass Receives Federal Funding to Expand Digital Access
BOSTON — The Biden-Harris Administration and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Massachusetts had been allocated $14.1 million from the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, an "Internet for All" initiative designed to give individuals and |
| Arrest Warrant Issued in Pownal, Vt., Homicide
POWNAL, Vt. — The Vermont State Police Thursday announced they have obtained an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts man on a murder charge arising from a fatal stabbing Feb. 6 in Pownal.
The suspect is identified as Elizah Coppedge, 18, of Chicopee, police said. He faces a charge of second-degree murder in the |
| Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Conservatory for College Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free.
The 2024 Musical Theatre Conservatory runs June 3-July 26. Candidates must demonstrate strong musical theatre skills, be at least 19 years of age, and have completed at least one year of |
| Dalton Historical Commission Talks Sidewalks and Historic Districts
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission continues to chip away at establishing its second historic district.
The proposed Dalton Center Historic District runs along Main Street and features various landmarks, including Mitchell Tavern, St. Agnes' Church, Zenas Crane Colt's colonial revival, and many more |
| MassRMV Cautions Public to Beware of Deceptive and Mimic Websites
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding customers to use only Mass.Gov/RMV for information or to perform many transactions, including when trying to renew a license or registration.
While there has been no sharp increase in reports of deceptive and mimic websites to the RMV, this is a busy time of |
| MassDOT Public Comment Period for Beyond Mobility
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the five-week public comment period for Beyond Mobility, the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan.
Community members are encouraged to offer thoughts on Beyond Mobility by using an online survey tool, which can be found at |
 | Dalton Fire District Votes to Return Ladder Truck ARPA Funds to Town
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners on Wednesday voted to return to the town the balance left of American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated for a ladder ladder truck.
"We appreciate the support and trust the Town of Dalton has consistently extended to our fire and emergency medical services. As |
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