| Bash Bish Falls State Park Closed for Construction
MOUNT WASHINGTON, Mass. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Thursday, March 14, that Bash Bish Falls State Park will be closed to accommodate reconstruction of the observation area.
The park is expected to reopen in June 2024.
Alternate nearby parks include Mount Everett State |
 | Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is awarding over $205,000 to help farmers markets grow and expand their outreach to consumers.
MDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the |
 | Pittsfield TDI Partnership Aids Downtown Businesses, Activates Spaces
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A total of $469,000 aided downtown businesses through MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative last year.
On Tuesday, TDI Fellow Julie Copoulos outlined the three-year program's progress in bringing life to North Street and its goals for 2024.
"Recently someone said to |
| Eastern Mass Student Who Spit at PHS Player No Longer on Team
WORCESTER, Mass. — A high school basketball player who spat on a member of the Pittsfield High School squad during Monday's Division 3 State Semi-Final has been removed from his school's team as it prepares for Saturday's State Championship game.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Old Rochester Regional School District |
| Dalton Voters to Decide on Sidewalk Repair Options
DALTON, Mass. — Sidewalks have been a widely discussed topic for over a year because of the large number that need repair.
The town has been discussing repairs with residents since before the last town meeting when voters approved adding $10,000 to the budget for that purpose.
During a May town |
 | Pittsfield Board Continues Hearing on Mobile Home Rent Increase
Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre speaks on behalf of the park's tenants.
DALTON, Mass. — The request for hefty rent increases to a Valentine Road mobile home park seems unlikely following the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board meeting on Thursday night.
A number of Lake Onota Village residents |
 | Online Public Input Session With BEAT
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has been working to survey stream crossings in Berkshire County using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol.
During Spring 2024, BEAT will offer training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying |
| Two BCC Students Receive National Recognition
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) students Mariangel Dus and William Garrity have received national recognition for academic excellence.
Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for associate degree–seeking students.
Mariangel Dus won a spot on the |
 | Suicide Prevention Group Gives Leadership Award To Berkshire President
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) has selected Brian Berkel to receive the Leadership in Suicide Prevention Award this year.
Berkel, a retired Lieutenant with the State Police, currently serves as President of the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCSP). In his role as |
 | Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Roadwork, Pavement Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roadwork was the topic of conversation during Monday's Public Works and Utilities subcommittee meeting.
The panel discussed a request to review the city's pavement management plan and received an update on various roadwork projects from Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo |
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