 | Humane Society Pups Go Downtown in Forever Home Search
Simone Olivieri, a canine adoption counselor, and Family Dog School instructor Tricia Phillips say the outing is to raise awareness of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day — and to give Starr and Beethoven a fun outing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adoptable pups Beethoven and Starr took a stroll down North |
| Pittsfield Schools Awarded Funds to Boost FAFSA Completion
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration is providing grants to more than 100 Massachusetts public schools serving Gateway Cities to help high school seniors complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
In Berkshire County, Eagle Education Academy will receive $30, Pittsfield High School will receive |
| Mayor Peter Marchetti To Host Community Meetings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti will be hosting three community meetings on the future of trash and recycling in Pittsfield.
The meetings will be held on:
Monday, May 6 from 10a.m.-11:30a.m. at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, 330 North Street
Thursday, May 9 from 7p.m.-8:30p.m. at Conte Community |
 | Berkshire Historical Presents Author Lee McColgan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On May 8 at 5:30 pm, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes author Lee McColgan to Arrowhead for a free lecture during which he will share his renovation tales of the Loring House as detailed in his new book, "A House Restored."
According to a press release:
Trading the |
 | Mosquito Spraying Polarizes Pittsfield Meeting Ahead of BOH Vote
Council President Peter White speaks at the mosquito hearing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mosquito spraying remains a polarizing topic as the Board of Health approaches its decision on a control plan.
Health officials held a community meeting on Monday before the board's Wednesday vote on the yearly plan with the |
 | Pittsfield Rent Board OKs $30 Rent Increase for Lake Onota Village
Lake Onota Village owner Richard Baldwin answers a question for resident Amy Booth.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Rent Control Board last week approved a $30 per month rent increase for Lake Onota Village following a public hearing that spanned two meetings.
A number of residents from the mobile home park |
| WMHT to Hold Listening Session in Pittsfield
ALBANY, N.Y. — WMHT Public Media announced it has begun the second phase of its Listening Tour, part of a continued effort to better understand the needs and issues affecting communities throughout its coverage area, and to develop and present content and programming to best serve those values and priorities.
Up to a |
| Dalton Planning Board Researches Tiny Homes Further
DALTON, Mass.—The Planning Board will continue to research tiny homes to inform whether to start the process of changing the town's current Accessory Dwelling Units bylaws.
Changing the town's bylaws would require a town meeting vote.
During its March meeting, Tiny Home Industry Association |
 | Water Commissioner Incumbent Talks Priorities If Re-elected
DALTON, Mass. — Michael Kubicki says his priorities if re-elected to the Board of Water Commissioners are to ensure the fire and life safety of the Fire District and make sure the district goes in the direction the members want.
Kubicki has been serving on the board since 2009 and is seeking a sixth |
 | BRTA Celebrates 50 Years, Electric Buses
State Sen. Paul Mark tries out the seating in a new hybrid bus.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new hybrid buses that tell a story about its history.
The BRTA was awarded five eco-friendly buses in the past two years as part of President Joe |
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