| BCC Offers Summer Classes
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire Community College (BCC) encourages prospective students to enroll for summer 2024 classes in advance of the fall semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
By completing one or more pre-requisite classes over the summer, students can focus on their desired area of study on the fall |
| The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Scholarship
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded to college students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in business management.
Applicants should be in their second year of college. Deadline for applications is June 15, 2024. The $1,000 winner is also |
 | Pittsfield Says 'Thank You' to Veterans with Free Parking
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials have decided to thank veterans for their service with free parking starting June 1.
The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing veterans to park in municipal lots and spaces at no charge. This was brought forward by Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, Ward 4 Councilor James Conant, |
| Pittsfield Man Sentenced On Multiple Rape, Indecent Assault Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, May 15 Douglas Agyeh, age 44 ofPittsfield, pleaded guilty to 23 charges.
Agyeh pleaded guilty to:
5 counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Over 14
9 counts of Rape of a Child with Force
9 counts of Rape of a Child, Aggravated by Age
The Defendant |
| Berkshire County Historical Society Awarded Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society has received a $10,000 historic preservation grant from Preservation Massachusetts in association with the 1772 Foundation.
In addition, BCHS has received a $15,000 grant from the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust.
These grants will be used |
| PCTV to Host Eatza Pizza Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television is holding "Eatza Pizza" at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m.
The event will feature nine of the best pizza restaurants in the Berkshires.
The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit television station and sister |
 | Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County
Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year. Schools can send their information to info@iberkshires.com to be included on this list.
All students, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national |
 | Berkshire Housing Woes Heard at State Listening Session
Housing Secretary Edward Augustus Jr. addresses local leaders at a housing session in Pittsfield, his second stop on a swing through the Berkshires.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Affordability, transportation, incentives, and equity were identified as vital areas related to housing development in the Berkshires during a |
| The Retired Investor: Tariffs Rarely Work, So Why Use Them?
Tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries. The costs of these tariffs are mostly passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices for the targeted goods. In an inflationary environment, tariffs simply make things worse. Tell that to the candidates.
Historically, tariffs have been used to protect |
 | Berkshire Children's Chorus, Berkshire Concert Choir Spring Concert
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Berkshire Children's Chorus and Berkshire Concert Choir present their joint Spring Concert, titled "The Sounds of Music."
The show is on May 17 at 7:00 PM in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church.
Admission to these concerts is free. While tickets are complimentary, donations |
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