| Gateway Fiber Internet Service Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ultra-high-speed fiber internet provider Gateway Fiber is bringing new internet service to residents and businesses in Pittsfield.
The new 100 percent fiber-optic network will be faster and more reliable than traditional cable and telephone-based internet, representing the company's continuing |
 | Opioid Summit Highlights Collaboration, Stigma Breaking
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Combating the opioid crisis depends on collaboration and smashing the stigma around substance use disorder, local agencies say.
The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office held a summit at the Berkshire Innovation Center on Monday titled "Breaking Barriers to Support Recovery, Re-Entry and Reduce |
| Longtime Pittsfield Police Officer Passes Suddenly
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of a longtime officer.
Chief Thomas Dawley announced the unexpected death of Officer Michael Silver "with great sadness" on Monday. Silver worked for the department for more than 15 years and is remembered as a highly respected member of the |
 | Pittsfield ConCom OKs Bel Air Dam Removal
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Local approval for the $20 million removal of the Bel Air Dam has been secured.
On Thursday, the Conservation Commission issued an order of conditions for the state Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety to demolish the nearly 200-year-old structure and restore the natural stream |
| Dalton Seeks Clarity from DOR on EV Charger Taxation
DALTON, Mass. — The two electric vehicle charging stations at the Community Recreation Association have been delayed in energizing to clarify whether the town needs to tax consumers.
As a municipality, the town does not pay taxes on its services. However, some states require charging a tax on electricity usage, Green |
 | Pittsfield Housing Trust Awards $860K in APRA Funds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust awarded more than $860,000 in ARPA monies to three projects it felt pushed the needle on the city's affordability and availability crisis.
With an end-of-year deadline, the trust recommended three projects for funding, and extra American Rescue Plan Act monies were allocated to |
| Pittsfield Assessors Office Will Be Closed on Oct. 23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Assessor's office will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 23 as staff will be attending a conference.
If there are any time sensitive matters that arise on Oct. 23, staff will be monitoring emails and voicemail.
The city asks that any constituent who may need assistance reach out to the |
 | Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
The collection will be held at |
| Dalton Board of Health Condemns 27 Mountain View Terrace
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn 27 Mountain View Terrace on Wednesday after not much progress had been made to resolve the home's condition.
Although the board condemned the house, it also gave the owner an additional 60 days to allow the completion of necessary repairs and cleanup, but only |
| With Autumn in the Air, State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Reminder
STOW, Mass. — With crisp autumn temperatures settling in across Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that home heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide and the second-leading cause of residential fires.
"Having your heating system serviced each year will help reduce the risk of |
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