| BMC Recognized for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, has achieved a 5-Star Rating for clinical excellence from Healthgrades.
BMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2025.
"The outstanding orthopaedic team at |
| MassDOT Releases Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Final Report
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the release of the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study final report.
The Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study examined the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, |
| Dalton Public Safety Group Split on Grant Funds
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Advisory Committee is split on how to proceed in obtaining grant funding.
During a meeting in November, some members suggested forming a subcommittee to work with the grant writer in identifying and pursuing grant funding sources.
However, other members expressed |
 | Dalton Fire District Voters Approve Purchase of Ambulance
DALTON, Mass. — During the special meeting on Tuesday, Fire District voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs.
Approximately 27 voters attended the meeting at the Stationary Factory, which lasted less than 10 minutes.
The only article on |
| Berkshire High Schools Release Statement on Fan Behavior at Athletic Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County superintendents, principals, and athletic directors have released a statement addressing fan behavior and sportsmanship at high school athletic contests.
Ahead of the Winter Sports Season, all Berkshire County superintendents and principals met to discuss concerns regarding conduct at |
 | Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Will Seek New Operators
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Tavern at The A is again looking for a new operator with a hopeful opening in the spring. First, it must be able to transfer the liquor license.
On the agenda for last week's Licensing Board meeting was a conversation with Steve Cobb, president of the General Electric Athletic Golf Course board of |
| Family Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is hosting an opportunity to record one or more family stories on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grandparents, elders, parents, and children are invited to share family stories, which will be recorded and |
| BRTA Awarded Grant to Expand Service Area
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) with the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) and Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) were awarded a $1,577,607 Regional Transit Authority(RTA) grant to facilitate connections between the PVTA and FRTA service areas.
The grant will support |
| Dalton and Fire District Set Tax Rates for FY25
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done historically, during its meeting on Monday night.
This means all types of properties within the town, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, will be taxed at the same rate.
The town's tax rate for fiscal |
 | Pittsfield Takes 'Big Step' With Supportive Housing
Housing Secretary Ed Augustus says supportive services are critical to moving people into permanent housing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Those experiencing homelessness often need more than four walls and a roof.
On Tuesday, Hearthway Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for 37 new units of supportive housing, 28 |
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