| BCC Players Announce Fall Show
PITTSFIELD, Mass — BCC Players, Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s theatrical troupe, presents three performances of "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind," written by Greg Allen, on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 pm, Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 pm.
All performances will be held in the |
 | Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires Vice President
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Coop Bank) announced the hiring of Gina Vallone to its retail banking team as a Vice President and Branch Manager of its Dalton Avenue location.
She has significant experience in branch management, financial advising, personal insurance sales and management, |
 | Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better Communication
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council and School Committee would like next year's budget process to go better than the last.
Both bodies met jointly on Monday at Reid Middle School with the intent to bridge the disconnect between school staff, the administration, and public officials during the budget process.
"It's |
 | Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Recount Successful Year
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It is National Friends of Libraries Week and the Berkshire Athenaeum's group has a lot to be proud of.
The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Executive Committee gathered in the auditorium on Monday for its annual meeting. Since 1938, generations of Friends have worked to enhance the community's library |
| The Retired Investor: Natural Diamonds Take Back Seat to Lab-Grown Stones
There was a day when a man's love for his bride was measured by the clarity and size of a diamond ring. That notion is as outdated as believing that "artificial" or lab-grown diamonds are second-class stones.
Chances are that if you purchased a diamond this year, it may have been manufactured in a laboratory. |
| Nomination Deadline Nears for BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s 40 Under Forty Awards event will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
To make a nomination, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40-under-forty.
40 Under Forty is an annual |
 | Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield College
Monument Mountain alum Erving Henderson is making an impact in his first year on the Springfield College men's soccer team.
Henderson scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for |
| Dalton Cultural Council Tentatively Approves Grant Applications
DALTON, Mass. — The Cultural Council tentatively approved partially funding various grant applications for local events and initiatives during its meeting on Monday.
The council's priorities are improving residents' quality of life by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and |
| Pittsfield Council Meets for 3 Minutes
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City Council had what is likely to be its shortest meeting to date.
On Tuesday, councilors met for three minutes in Room 203. Before even getting settled into their seats, the 8-item agenda was completed.
Two sizable grants were accepted: $73,147.00 from the Massachusetts lnterlocal Insurance Association |
 | Pittsfield Commission OKs Former CYC Demolition
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Against wishes for preservation, the former Catholic Youth Center is set to be demolished.
The Historical Commission begrudgingly withdrew a one-year demolition delay on the Melville Street property, recognizing that the owners were unwilling to save or sell it.
"Very tough vote," Chair John Dickson |
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