 | Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital Equity
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city has received $100,000 toward developing digital equity.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. It will expand public Wi-Fi to Durant Park, bring wayfinding for Wi-Fi to the downtown area, and fund a digital |
| BCC to Hold Community Tag Sale
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community tag sale of surplus inventory on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 am to 3 pm.
The sale will take place in the North parking lot on the main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
In accordance with policies set forth by the |
 | Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New Tenants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chili's Grill and Bar has closed up shop and is looking for a new business to carry out its lease.
Director of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.
"It's a |
| Methuselah Slapped with Weeklong Liquor License Suspension
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge has been slapped with a weeklong liquor license suspension for the over-serving of patrons that preceded a stabbing.
The Licensing Board came to the verdict on Monday after a show-cause hearing for its annual downtown all-alcohol license was continued twice. The suspension will |
 | Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk
The annual Buddy Walk is an outgrowth of the Down Syndrome Family Group which was started by local families seeking support and guidance. Berkshire County Arc provides training, support and community awareness.
DALTON, Mass. — A sea of blue took over parts of Dalton on Saturday as more than 600 people marched to |
 | BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) received funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for a new pilot service of Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas through June 30, 2025.
This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+ living in the |
| Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile Vaping
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Health officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation.
Last week, Tri-Town Health Department Director James Wilusz gave a tobacco control update to the Board of Health. As a father of a student, he reported that vaping is |
| Wahconah High Mold Remediation Complete; Investigation Ongoing
DALTON, Mass. — The mold remediation in the Wahconah High School auditorium is complete, and the air levels are safe and meet the state standard.
During last month's School Committee meeting, it was announced that penicillium, a type of mold, was growing on the auditorium's walls.
The mold |
 | Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 Years
Executive Director Paul Johansen welcomes the gathering at Zucchini's.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — NAMI Berkshire County is celebrating 40 years of breaking down stigmas and supporting mental health.
The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini's Restaurant on |
| 2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In celebration of its newly expanded, more welcoming client service center, Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) will hold a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., at 264 Second Street, Pittsfield.
The event is free and open to the public.
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