 | BRPC's Public Health Program Announces Recent Hires
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announced the expansion of its Public Health Program through the recent hiring of staff members Matthew Bryan, Monasia Ceasar, Daniel Hassett, Sophie Carnes Jannen, Nikki Lewis, and Jazu Stine.
The BRPC Public Health Program supports Berkshire County |
| Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development has released the draft Annual Action Plan outlining how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be used to address housing and community development needs in Pittsfield for the city's 2025 fiscal year.
The Community |
| Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Veterans' Services is looking for volunteers to assist with placing flags and markers at Veterans' gravesites.
The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024.
Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, |
 | Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-Election
DALTON, Mass. — Robert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board.
Bishop is seeking a fourth three-year term on the board against challenger Robert Collins.
"If re-elected, I will be both honored and humbled |
| BEAT: Volunteer Fieldwork
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has been working to survey road-stream crossings and culverts throughout Berkshire County using the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol.
These surveys play a crucial role in identifying which culverts and crossings require |
| Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article
DALTON, Mass. — A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation.
The debate stemmed from the two articles on the town meeting warrant for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High |
 | Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A developer is asking for $400,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust for a $21.5 million condominium build in the former Polish Community Club.
Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, the trust says more time is needed before a decision can be |
 | Robert Collins Runs for Dalton Select Board Seat
DALTON, Mass. — Robert Collins says it's time for change on the Select Board and he's hoping voters will feel the same.
Some of the Select Board members have been on the board for many years, and Collins felt it was time for a new voice to "shake things up a bit."
If elected, he |
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