| Blue-green Algae Bloom Found in Pontoosuc Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Recent observations results at Pontoosuc Lake have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.
Accordingly, and as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a public health advisory is |
| Dalton Green Committee Seeking CAP Logo Submissions
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Green Committee is asking Wahconah Regional High School to submit logo designs for its Climate Action Plan.
The committee has sent a letter to the school's art teacher, Bonnie Capogna, requesting her students' assistance in creating a design to accompany its |
| Berkshire United Way Kicks Off 2024 Campaign, Honors Fundraising Coordinator
President and CEO Thomas Bernard spoke to school and career readiness as critical to laying the foundations for later success. Berkshire United Way partners with local educational programs.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way has recognized Susie Brown for decades of leadership in fundraising efforts at Lee |
| Dalton Health Board Extends Vote on Blighted Home
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health last Wednesday agreed to extend its vote on condemning 27 Mountain View Terrace to the October meeting.
Roberta Steele and her niece, Kathleen Winterstein, who lives in Utah, have been working since June to develop a plan to address the home's |
 | BCHS Presents the Opera 'Billy Budd'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "Billy Budd, Sailor" is Herman Melville's novella exploring themes of innocence, justice, and the corrupting influence of power.
According to a press release:
It is the tale of a noble young sailor who is conscripted, falls victim to petty jealousy, and pays the |
 | BMC, Berkshire Orthopaedic Recognized For Fragility Fracture Patient Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems' community teaching hospital, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with BHS's affiliate provider clinic at Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates (BOA), announced their ninth straight year of recognition as an Own the Bone Star Performer, a designation granted by the American |
 | Zion Lutheran Church Hosting German Dinner
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zion Lutheran Church at 74 First St. will host a German community dinner on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The menu features beef rouladen with egg noodles and red cabbage with chocolate cherry cake for dessert.
Tickets are $20 per person, $12 for kids 12 and under. Take |
| City of Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept.18-24
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield’s street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for September 18-24:
Sept. 18 and 19: Milling of Barker Road from Barkerville Conservation area to the Richmond Town Line
Sept. 20, 23 and 24: First course of paving of Barker Road from |
| Dalton Hosts Decluttering, Hoarding Programs
DALTON, Mass. — Although spring has long come and gone, that does not mean decluttering has to wait until next year.
The town will soon offer programming to help residents of Dalton and the surrounding areas declutter their homes.
These are great programs, the town's Health Agent Health Agent |
| Juveniles Charged for Digital Threats to Pittsfield Schools
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several juveniles have been charged for posting online threats to the school district.
Over the last several weeks, the Pittsfield Police Department and the school administration have received various reports of online posts and conversations about possible school threats.
They were |
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