 | MOLARI Hires Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MOLARI Employment and HealthCare Services has hired Rory Baker as Administrative Coordinator. In this position, Baker will serve as the initial contact for applicants, screen candidates, and schedule interviews for the company’s Employment and HealthCare divisions.
Baker's background includes training as |
| BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic Lockers
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The lockers in Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Paterson Field House are in need of support and repair — and, recognizing the immediate need to replace them, BCC Athletics has created a $10,000 fund drive.
The men's baseball and women's volleyball teams were recently accepted |
| Pittsfield School Committee Accepts MS Restructuring Timeline
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has accepted a middle school restructuring plan that runs through September 2026, triggering the first public hearing next month.
Planning begins in April and includes action items for curriculum and instructional models, scheduling, staffing, transportation, physical plant needs, and |
| State Opens Applications for Massachusetts' First Poet Laureate
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Mass Cultural Council and Mass Humanities announced that Massachusetts is now accepting applications to fill the role of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts.
In February, the Governor – surrounded by poets and cultural leaders – signed |
| BRTA Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA Communities
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is extending fare-free rides to non-ADA communities.
BRTA Advisory Board on Thursday voted to let non-ADA communities participate in fare-free rides through June.
"The advantage of fare-free is to introduce more citizens to the services," said member Douglas |
| Eagles Community Band Hosting a Free Stage Band Concert
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Community Band's stage band is bringing a concert to the community on Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Fenn Street.
The event will feature local musician and trumpeter Jeff Stevens.
"This is something new for us. We typically have our concerts on Sunday at |
| Fundraiser For Local Family Awaiting Heart Transplant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Running Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser on Friday, April 4th from 4pm-10pm to help support the family of AJ Riello, son of Tony and Heidi Riello of Pittsfield.
AJ is currently at Boston Children's Hospital undergoing treatment for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy, a |
| Leah Penniman to Speak at BCC Earthseed Series.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host Leah Penniman as part of its Earthseed Speaker Series & Skillshare on Thursday, April 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The event, which is open to the public, will take place in the Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room K111. Registration is available at |
 | BCC Celebrates This Year's 40 Under Forty Recipients
The awards were presented by Barbara Hochberg, right, vice president of the Berkshire Community College Foundation. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 300 community members attended the 40 Under Forty Awards celebration on Thursday, recognizing individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality |
| Pittsfield Partners With BMC for Generator Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has partnered with Berkshire Medical Center on a hazard mitigation grant for backup power sources.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $1,951,089.30 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for a new 1250 kilowatt generator and a 12,000-gallon above-grade fuel tank connecting the new generator |
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