| BRTA Advisory Board Discusses New Administrator Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Advisory (BRTA) Board met Thursday to discuss the acceptance of the new administrator and their contract.
The board recently offered the position to Kathleen Lambert, former American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project manager for Haverhill. Lambert has accepted pending contract |
 | Letter: Dalton Public Safety Facility
To the Editor:
To the Dalton Select Board, I would like to present a practical suggestion for the new Dalton Police Facility as follows:
Purchase the bank building located on the corner of Main Street and South Carson Avenue. Extend the building toward Main Street. Then buildout the interior to accommodate the town offices. The |
 | Pittsfield Officials Detail New Website
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— You may have noticed a different look to the city website.
Pittsfield moved its web page from a .org to a .gov in July, aiming to bolster legitimacy and increase access for the people it serves.
On Tuesday, Chief Information Officer Kevin Zawistowski and Director of Administrative |
 | Berkshire Buddy Walk Draws Hundreds to Dalton
DALTON, Mass. — There was a penny raffle to support the Berkshire Arc Down Syndrome Family Group in the fields at Craneville Elementary School, but the Buddy Walk of the Berkshires Saturday morning was not about raising money.
And it never has been.
For the 19th year, the families who lift up their loved ones |
 | Allendale Pines Plans Storage Building for Resident Use
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As part of its expansion, Allendale Pines plans to offer a storage center for residents to curb outdoor clutter.
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals continued a request to amend the mobile home community's 2022 site plan to include an over 3,000 square foot storage building. The applicants requested a |
| Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Helping Thousands of Animals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society supported more than 23,000 pets over the past year through it life-saving and pet retention programs.
These programs provide resources including pet food and free foster care to help families keep their pets.
"I think the most important thing, |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 29 - Oct.3
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (September 25, 2025) – Please be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from September 29 to October 3:
Highway Department Paving Projects:
Michael Drive
Devonshire Avenue
Mystic Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Contracted Paving |
| Brien Center 'Rally for Recovery' Charity Pickleball Tournament
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Brien Center has announced its "Rally for Recovery Pickleball Tournament," a non-DUPR charity event hosted at Bousquet Sport.
The tournament supports the center's mission of "Serving Hope" and raising funds for recovery services. All proceeds go toward the Patrick Miller |
 | Pittsfield Draws Ballot Positions for Nov. 4 Election
City Clerk Michele Benjamin pulls names for ballot positions last week with Assistant Clerk Joshua Munn and Head Clerk Sandra Knight.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In preparation for the Nov. 4 municipal election, candidates for contested seats drew their ballot positions.
City Clerk Michele Benjamin addressed a |
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