 | Pittsfield Little Leaguers Claim District 1 Crown
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mike Ressler was unhittable on the mound, and the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars completed a convincing run through the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament with a 19-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale on Thursday.
Pittsfield was every bit as good as expected in its first season since merging the |
 | Paronto Pitches Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16s Back to New England Regional
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Connor Paronto led the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars past Westfield with a dominant pitching performance, going the distance in a 10-0 win ended by the mercy rule on Thursday.
The win gave Pittsfield a 2-0 sweep of the best-of-three Western Massachusetts State Tournament and sends it on to |
| The Retired Investor: Tariffs Can Only Do So Much
Tariffs in America have been used to accomplish specific goals throughout history. Until the Civil War, tariffs were a revenue generator for the government. After the Civil War, they were used to protect U.S. industries and during the Great Depression, tariffs evolved as a negotiating tool between nations, especially after World War |
| Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August.
The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government.
Participants will gain awareness on |
| Dalton Water Commissioners Approve Ambulance Agreements
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners approved ambulance intercept agreements with Lanesborough, Hinsdale, and Windsor during its meeting in June.
These agreements allow the Fire Department's advanced life support ambulance to assist other departments' basic life support |
 | Pittsfield Council Paves Way for East Street Reconstruction
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council approved multiple property easements for the state's reconstruction of East Street, paving the way for construction next year.
This includes takings of 12 permanent easements, 14 temporary easements, and two layout alterations and permanent parcel takings for the reconstruction project |
 | Pittsfield, Westfield Babe Ruth 16s Tied in First Game of Title Series
WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield and Westfield 16-and-under Babe Ruth All-Stars Wednesday were tied, 1-1, after eight innings when darkness forced a suspension of their game in the Western Mass State Tournament.
Pittsfield and Westfield will play the conclusion of the game on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Deming Park and then play |
 | Pittsfield Schools Add 'Transformation & Accountability' Post
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district's former special education director has been appointed as the assistant superintendent for school transformation and accountability.
The School Committee on Monday unanimously voted Jennifer Stokes into the role. A special meeting was held at the Mercer Administration Building |
 | Pittsfield Advances in Western Mass Babe Ruth Tournament
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — After a monster first inning for the Pittsfield Babe Ruth All-Stars 16-and-under team scoring 11 runs, it secured its spot in the next round of the Western Mass State Tournament with a 16-0 win over Southern Berkshire on Tuesday.
The four-inning, mercy rule win at Deming Park sends Pittsfield into a |
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