 | Marchetti Releases Details of New 'First Fridays at Five' Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The First Fridays at Five events will blend arts and entertainment, shopping, and community engagement and planners hope it expands with time.
Mayor Peter Marchetti released details on Friday of the new event that combines the beloved Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks. It is a collaboration |
| MassHousing Hosting First Time Homeowner Event
BOSTON — The office of State Senator Paul Mark, working closely in association with MassHousing, will be hosting a virtual event for first-time homeowners on: April 23, 2024, from 6:00pm-6:45pm.
The event will be an informational session for first-time homeowners, meant to provide resources and materials for next |
| Regional Planning Commission Calls for Fixes to Site Plan Review Bill
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The executive committee of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission on Thursday agreed to call for changes in legislation that aims to standardize a regulatory tool used by municipalities to control development.
House Bill 3551 on Beacon Hill seeks to enshrine in Massachusetts General Law the |
| PCTV Outlines Asks for New Cable Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television broadcasts 20,000 hours of city programming and its cable contract asks are seen as reasonable.
The Cable Advisory Committee heard PCTV’s ascertainment report on Thursday ahead of contract negotiations with Charter Spectrum. The panel will soon review a draft request |
| DOR: March Revenue Collections Total Near $4 Billion
BOSTON — Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder today announced that preliminary revenue collections for March totaled $4.065 billion, $182 million or 4.7 percent more than actual collections in March 2023, and $129 million or 3.3 percent above benchmark.
FY2024 year-to-date collections |
| Dalton Fire District to Hold Informational Session April 10
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Fire District will be having an informational session on Wednesday, April 10, at Wahconah Regional High School starting at 6:30 p.m.
The aim of the meeting is to encourage an increase in the annual district meeting attendance, spark conversation between residents, and inform the community on |
| Mass Receives Federal Funding to Expand Digital Access
BOSTON — The Biden-Harris Administration and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Massachusetts had been allocated $14.1 million from the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, an "Internet for All" initiative designed to give individuals and |
| Arrest Warrant Issued in Pownal, Vt., Homicide
POWNAL, Vt. — The Vermont State Police Thursday announced they have obtained an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts man on a murder charge arising from a fatal stabbing Feb. 6 in Pownal.
The suspect is identified as Elizah Coppedge, 18, of Chicopee, police said. He faces a charge of second-degree murder in the |
| Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Conservatory for College Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free.
The 2024 Musical Theatre Conservatory runs June 3-July 26. Candidates must demonstrate strong musical theatre skills, be at least 19 years of age, and have completed at least one year of |
| Dalton Historical Commission Talks Sidewalks and Historic Districts
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission continues to chip away at establishing its second historic district.
The proposed Dalton Center Historic District runs along Main Street and features various landmarks, including Mitchell Tavern, St. Agnes' Church, Zenas Crane Colt's colonial revival, and many more |
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