| MassRMV Cautions Public to Beware of Deceptive and Mimic Websites
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding customers to use only Mass.Gov/RMV for information or to perform many transactions, including when trying to renew a license or registration.
While there has been no sharp increase in reports of deceptive and mimic websites to the RMV, this is a busy time of |
| MassDOT Public Comment Period for Beyond Mobility
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the five-week public comment period for Beyond Mobility, the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan.
Community members are encouraged to offer thoughts on Beyond Mobility by using an online survey tool, which can be found at |
 | Dalton Fire District Votes to Return Ladder Truck ARPA Funds to Town
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners on Wednesday voted to return to the town the balance left of American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated for a ladder ladder truck.
"We appreciate the support and trust the Town of Dalton has consistently extended to our fire and emergency medical services. As |
 | BEAT: The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth Barnes, the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, will present at the April Berkshire Green Drinks on Wednesday, April 10.
This free hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 |
 | Permanent Supportive Housing Coming to Pittsfield Soon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Housing Development Corp. has a few projects in the pipeline and hopes to start construction soon.
This includes 28 units of permanent and supportive housing on West Housatonic St., nine permanent supportive housing units on First St., and a housing resource center. All are supported by $6.5 |
| Pittsfield's Mental Health Committee Get Inaugural Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city now has a body dedicated to tackling one of the most hard-hitting issues it faces.
At its last meeting, the City Council accepted a slate of appointments to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.
This was a campaign promise of Mayor Peter Marchetti, who met the goal of |
| Spring Storm Causes Closures, Outages in Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A spring storm brought rain and snow to the county along with service outages.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the region saw wind, snow, sleet, and rain and is expected to get another round this evening, albeit not as significant.
Spectrum customers began experiencing internet and cable outages on |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Neon Party
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Celebrate the solar eclipse at the library, and join the Teen Neon Party on April 8, 2024, 2:45 – 5 pm.
Teens 12 – 18 can view the cosmic event by watching a live-stream in the auditorium and then attend a music-filled black light dance party with DJ Chris Plankey.
There |
 | Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires New Branch Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Coop Bank) announced the hiring of Reinaldo Román as Vice President, Branch Officer. In this role, Mr. Román will manage the institution’s branch operations at its main office located at 70 South Street in Pittsfield.
Additionally, he will assist the |
| Mass Cultural Council Launches Festivals, Projects Grant Program
BOSTON — Applications are now being accepted to Mass Cultural Council's Festivals & Projects FY25 grant round.
This program provides one-year grants of $2,500 for organizations to fund activities that provide public benefit using the arts, humanities, or sciences taking place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, |
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