| Berkshire County Sees Over $300K for Digital Equity
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state has awarded more than $300,000 to six Berkshire communities for digital equity.
On Monday, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $1.33 million to communities as part of its new Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program.
Adams, Cheshire, |
| Zebra Mussels Detected in Pontoosuc
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city can't catch a break with zebra mussels over the last year. Still, officials hope the problem can be nipped in the bud.
On Friday, it was announced that eDNA of the invasive species was found in Pontoosuc Lake during regular monitoring conducted by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. At the |
 | Springtime Start Set for Bel Air Dam Removal
Jennifer Doyle-Breen, project manager, explains the construction process to about 50 residents who attended the information session.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Bel Air Dam removal won't be an easy process but state officials promise it will be worth it.
About 50 people gathered at the Polish Falcon Club on Wednesday to |
| State Fire Marshal: Brush Fire Warning
STOW, Mass.—With 47 active brush fires reported statewide, local and state officials are urging residents to use extra caution with any open flame or other heat source outdoors.
Representatives from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Department of Conservation & Recreation, Department of Fire Services, |
| Pittsfield Community Bike Ride
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program, in partnership with the Berkshire Pike Path Council, announced a Community Bike Ride on Saturday, November 2 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot. The |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 29
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the city’s street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for Oct. 29 to Nov.1.
Oct. 29: Milling of Curtis Terrace between Tyler St. and Springside Ave.
Oct. 30: Finish milling and first course of paving of Curtis Terrace
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1: Raise |
| CBRSD MCAS Data Shows Value of the Interventionist Model
DALTON, Mass. — Based on recent MCAS scores, the Central Berkshire Regional School District has seen growth in many areas, but work still needs to be done.
Administrators explained at the last School Committee meeting that the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores showed students had made moderate |
 | Letter: Mitts Will Work for the People
To the Editor:
It is a pleasure to endorse Marybeth Mitts as the next representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the Third Berkshire District.
As an independent candidate with an impressive public service background, I believe she will truly commit herself to working "For The People" and be responsive to |
| Market 32, NEWSabc Raise Money for Red Cross
ALBANY, NY. — Price Chopper/Market 32 and NEWS10abc have concluded their two month-long initiative to help American Red Cross' disaster response efforts, raising $150,000 through contributions from Price Chopper/Market 32 customers and teammates along with a company match.
Recognizing the challenges being faced |
 | Ghouls, Goblins Turn Out for Pittsfield Halloween Parade
Lisa Torrey, Darin Torrey and Jen Glockner were judges for the floats this year.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ghouls, goblins, and pop culture icons lined Tyler Street on Friday night for the city's annual Halloween Parade.
The "Spooky Hollywood" theme brought characters from "Ghostbusters," the |
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