 | Great Barrington's Davis Wins House Primary
Leigh Davis will run on the Democratic party line in November to fill the 3rd Berkshire House seat being vacated by William "Smitty" Pignatelli.
At just after 10:30 on Tuesday evening, with 97 percent of the votes counted, the Associated Press called the Democratic primary for Davis, a member of the Great Barrington |
| Pittsfield Citizen Police Academy Fall 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department announced the fall session of the 2024 Citizen Police Academy.
The academy provides an opportunity for individuals to gain a better understanding of department operations and issues and topics effecting modern day policing.
The department is seeking |
| Senator Mark Announces September Staff Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in September.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state |
| Pittsfield Panel Proposes Safeguards from Charter Objection
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Charter Review Committee has made suggestions that they hope will prevent charter objections from crippling agenda items.
This especially applies to the budget process, as it caused unrest two years ago when a former councilor charter objected in the 11th hour.
"We don't want a charter objection |
 | Pittsfield Licensing Board to Review Methuselah Videos
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two contrasting accounts of a May incident at Methuselah Bar and Lounge exist. The Licensing Board wants to see video footage before making a determination about alleged over-serving.
The panel continued a show cause hearing last week for the bar for the second time, hoping to review security and body camera |
 | Runners Battle Mist, Mountain in Annual Race
ADAMS, Mass. -- An eight-mile, mostly uphill climb to the the highest point in the commonwealth is enough of a challenge for any runner.
For Mount Greylock Regional School senior Rafael Mellow-Bartels, Sunday brought another problem.
"I think, for me, the main challenge was just running without anybody around |
 | State Primaries Are Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Voters will see few contests when they head to the polls for the state primaries on Tuesday.
Berkshire voters can weigh in on a three-way race for the Republican Party nominee for senator in Congress and the 3rd Berkshire District has three Democratic candidates vying for the nomination for state |
| Dalton Green Develops Community Engagement Initiatives
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee chipped away at the development of its community engagement for its climate action plan.
During Wednesday's meeting, committee members were assigned responsibilities to help plan the upcoming Oct. 13 education event, which replaced the virtual public |
| Dalton BOH to Apply for AC Distribution Program
DALTON, Mass. — The town is applying for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's AC Distribution Program and is seeking a volunteer to help install the appliance.
The program is funded through the New England Rural Health Association, to assist those most vulnerable during severe heat.
The |
| Market 32 Launches Drive to Support Food Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — During Hunger Action Month, from Sept. 2 – 22, Price Chopper/Market 32 is inviting guests in all its stores to support local food pantries and nourish local communities by purchasing a bag containing several PICS brand items for $10.
Each bag of groceries contains items most in need by |
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