| Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA Funds
DALTON, Mass. — The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline.
The town received $1,950,367.06 in ARPA funds between 2021 and 2022. Since then, it has allocated funds for several projects, equipment, studies, and more. This includes funds |
| The Retired Investor: Politics and Crypto, the New Bedfellows
There was a time when the upstart scruffy purveyors of cryptocurrencies were a mere stepchild of the financial community. Those days are gone as the crypto industry becomes a growing force in influencing election outcomes nationally.
In 2024, the crypto industry has accounted for about half of all corporate contributions to |
| Springside Rehabilitation Awarded Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center recieved a $234,500 workforce development grant.
The grant will provide Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with funds to provide training and placement services to prepare 40 un/underemployed participants for CNA |
 | Pittsfield Springside Pump Track Planners Want More Support
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Planners for the proposed Springside pump track have presented lower-cost designs and are asking for more help from the city.
While maintaining its support, the Parks Commission emphasized that the project was brought to them in 2020 as a donation. Still, they are willing to up the |
 | 8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference takes place at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The Keynote Speaker this year will be noted Botanist, Jerry Jenkins.
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 | Leftover CPA Funds Restoring More Pittsfield Plaques
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial plaque has weathering and grout deterioration and the ground plaque is not sitting flat.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Additional downtown historic markers will be restored thanks to leftover Community Preservation Act funds.
The Community Preservation Committee last approved an extension of |
| Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHS
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Just days before the school gets a temporary boiler, Pittsfield High will be closed for two days due to dropping temperatures causing discomfort inside the building.
Around noon on Tuesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis announced that the school would have to close on Wednesday, Oct.16, and Thursday, Oct. 17 due to |
| Winterization Begins at Pittsfield Parks
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With the fall season underway and cooler temperatures expected, the City of Pittsfield's Building Maintenance Department has begun the annual process of winterization at parks throughout the city.
The process includes both water and power shut-off at park facilities, which also includes splash pads, |
 | Elder Services Marks 50 Years of Service to Aging Population
Executive Director Chris McLaughlin reflects on the agency's growth over the past half century.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County has assisted the aging local population for 50 years, growing exponentially from its roots with three employees on Wendell Avenue.
Hundreds gathered at the Country |
 | Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament Dedicates Trophy to Founder
DALTON, Mass. – The annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament this year named the 7th/8th grade divisions of the tournament the Dan McMahon division in recognition of McMahon’s impact on youth soccer in Berkshire County over his 35 year career at the CRA.
McMahon was the creator of the Just for Kicks Tournament 27 |
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