 | Brien Center CEO Honored as Irish Person of the Year
Christine Macbeth, president and CEO of the Brien Center, is this year's Irish Person of the Year.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hundreds gathered in green for the 20th annual Robert "Bees" Prendergast St. Patrick's Celebration last week, honoring people doing good in the community and supporting Hillcrest |
| Man Found Guilty of Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, March 15, William Hennessey, 31 of West Springfield, was found guilty by a jury of his peers of illegal possession of a firearm.
The jury found the Defendant not guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon. The trial took place in Berkshire Superior Court.
According to a |
 | Healthgrades Names Fairview Hospital an Outstanding Patient Experience Award
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fairview Hospital announced that for the 12th consecutive year it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.
This achievement reflects Fairview Hospital's commitment to |
 | Letter to State Historical: Wahconah Grandstand Can't Be Saved
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The revitalization of Wahconah Park is inching closer but planners must first gain the approval of the state Historical Commission.
The ballpark's restoration committee heard a project update from architects S3 Design on Thursday and discussed outreach with the Massachusetts Historical Commission, which |
| Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to software upgrades, the City of Pittsfield's Building Inspector's Office permitting system, PermitEyes, will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 31.
Beginning on Monday, April 1, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the Building |
| Central Berkshire School Officials OK $35M Budget
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a $35 million budget for fiscal 2025 during its meeting on Thursday.
Much of the proposed spending plan is similar to what was predicted in the initial and tentative budget presentations, however, the district did work with the Finance subcommittee to |
| Pittsfield Police Participating in US 20 Speed Enforcement Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 the Pittsfield Police Dept will partner with other state, county, and local law enforcement agencies over 12 states for the "Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Project."
This project was started by the Iowa State Police in an attempt to promote traffic safety and reduce |
 | MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.
Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street |
| Dalton ADA Committee Explores Expanding
DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act will soon be a full committee.
The five-seat committee currently has four active members but received comments of interest from two residents.
The committee voted to appoint John Curro to the committee. The appointment will be added to a future |
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