| Deadline Approaching For Pittsfield Parade
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The deadline for participating in the 4th of July Parade is June 1.
There are typically about 170 units in each parade which is comprised of community groups, veterans' groups, fire departments, floats, balloons, musical units, and elected officials.
A form may be obtained by calling 413-447-7763, by |
| Pittsfield Schools Summer Meal Program Returning
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district has sponsored a summer meal program for children for nearly 50 years and it will return this season.
The School Committee on Wednesday approved the 2024 Summer Food Service Program that begins the business day after school ends. It is open to children under the age of 18 regardless of |
| Berkshire Family Hikes Launching Backpack Program
The backpacks will have informational and educational materials, a safety kit and other items to make hiking enjoyable.
DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Family Hikes' "Uncommon Paths" program will allow hikers to borrow a backpack full of beginner hiking material from the Dalton Free Public Library |
| BCC Concludes 'Breaking Barriers' Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Last spring, Berkshire Community College (BCC) Coordinator of Disability Services Pam Farron was watching a documentary film called "Normal Isn't Real: Succeeding with Learning Disabilities & ADHD," which features actors and actresses openly talking about their disabilities and ways they have coped |
 | Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Give Shocking Visual of Countywide Child Abuse
Amy Hall, president and CEO of Child Care of the Berkshires, speaks at Friday's annual Step Up event at Pittsfield City Hall.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — One case of child abuse is too many, Berkshire leaders say.
The steps of City Hall were lined with 56 pairs of children's shoes on Friday, representing the average |
| Flushing of the Pittsfield’s Water System: May 13-17
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 13 marks the start of phase three for the spring flushing schedule of the City of Pittsfield’s water system.
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday |
 | DEI Officer for Berkshire Health to Speak at BCC's 64th Commencement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College will hold its 64th commencement ceremonies at Tanglewood in Lenox on Friday, May 31, at 4:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Charles Redd, a 1995 graduate of the college's nursing program.
Redd, who went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Elms |
| Veteran Financial Education Funding Applications Open
BOSTON — In collaboration with the Division of Banks (DOB) and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR), the State Treasurer's Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) announced a new round of funding for Operation Money Wise. This grant program offers funding to veteran-serving non-profit organizations, public |
 | Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Celebrates a Bustling 2023
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Director Rebecca Brien is credited with the vibrancy seen downtown, including 23 new businesses in the past year.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This past year has been a "whirlwind of activity" for Downtown Pittsfield Inc., according Director Rebecca Brien.
DPI held its annual meeting |
| Dalton Man Accused of Kidnapping, Shooting Pittsfield Man
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Dalton man was arrested on Thursday evening after allegedly kidnapping and shooting another man.
Nicholas Lighten, 35, was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Friday on multiple charges including kidnapping with a firearm and armed assault with intent to murder. He was booked in Dalton around |
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