 | Environmentalists Push for Climate Legislation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local environmentalists joined statewide rallies for climate legislation on Tuesday, pushing the passage of four bills for cleaner air and energy.
A dozen people gathered in Park Square holding signs with pleas such as “Let our grandchildren have a future” and “We need clean air.” The |
| Lee Contractor Sentenced to State Prison
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On May 22, Fred Senter was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison following an April 25 guilty verdict on 25 larceny related charges.
The Honorable Judge Flannery sentenced Senter to 8 to 10 years in state prison for the Larceny Over $250 from a victim over 60 years of age; 4 to 5 years for Larceny |
 | Dalton Select Board Continues Eversource Public Hearing
DALTON, Mass. — A public hearing on special permit for Eversource to upgrade the utility's infrastructure was continued last week for a third time because of concerns expressed by residents of Barton Hill Road.
The public hearing was opened on March 11 under the agenda item "Pole Relocation Request" but was |
| Berkshire Museum Art of the Hills 2024, Opens Call for Art
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum announces Art of the Hills 2024, a bi-annual juried art exhibition to be held in Pittsfield highlighting the creative endeavors of both emerging and established artists based in the Berkshires.
Submissions |
| BCC Offers Three New Programs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) introduces three new certificate programs for the fall semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
To apply to the College or for more information, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/academics.
The Addiction Counselor Education (ACE) |
 | Pittsfield Council Endorses 11 Departmental Budgets
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council last week preliminarily approved 11 department budgets in under 90 minutes on the first day of fiscal year 2025 hearings.
Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a $216,155,210 operating budget, a 5 percent increase from the previous year. After the council supported a petition for a level-funded |
 | Letter: Give Student Petitioner Flag Responsibilities
To the Editor:
Regarding the sophomore student at Mount Greylock Regional School, the conversation around changing the governance of the town flag pole is currently missing its mark.
The young man wants representation and the support of his community. I understand that desire, and the town's best response is to, of course, |
 | Butterflies Honor Passed Loved Ones at HospiceCare Event
Bereavement coordinator Rachel Lively, participant Susan Sorcinelli and volunteer Nancy Mclean spoke about the symbolize of butterflies in the grieving process.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A kaleidoscope of butterflies was released over Onota Lake in honor of loved ones who have passed.
Hospice Care in |
| Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Honors Former Pittsfield Mayor
BOSTON — Former Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer was among those honored by the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) at its annual Home for Good fundraiser and award ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at WBUR CitySpace in Boston.
Tyer, along with Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch and Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan, |
 | Zion's 16th Annual Plant Sale
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zion’s 16th Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 25 from 9am-1pm
Zion Lutheran Church will host its 16th annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at 74 First St. Perennials, herbs, house plants and a Gardener's Raffle Basket will be available as part of the |
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