| Man Charged for Beacon Cinema Robbery
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man has been charged for allegedly robbing the Beacon Cinema over the weekend.
On Monday, Kyle Richard Wilbur, 32, was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court for Armed Robbery after being identified as the perpetrator of a robbery at the movie theater on Friday around 10:18 p.m.
Police |
| Public Works to Request Monies, Detail Roadwork at Pittsfield City Council
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday the City Council will see requested funds for Department of Public Services work and an update on various street maintenance projects.
Mayor Peter Marchetti has requested to borrow $650,000.00 under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the sewer main on Holmes Road and to pay a previous year's expense of |
| BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotion, Title Changes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of six faculty and staff members, one promotion and three title changes.
New Faculty/Staff
Sanah Fouz joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Nursing. She currently resides in her home town of Pittsfield. Fouz is a |
| MassDOT Announces High School Roadway Safety Public Service Contest
BOSTON— The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in collaboration with global nonprofit Fundación MAPFRE, announced the launch of a roadway safety public service contest for Massachusetts high school students.
The contest, which was launched in 2022 as part of MAPFRE's Look Both Ways |
| Pittsfield's Former Polish Club Eyed For $20 Million Condo Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a sizable grant from the state, the former Polish Community Club is eyed for a 40-unit housing development that adds four additional buildings to the property.
On Wednesday, the Affordable Housing Trust heard from developer Robert Shan about the project that could cost as much as $20 million. Planners |
| Governor Announces $50 M Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced an investment of $50 million in initiatives to build out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Massachusetts.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will increase access to charging infrastructure for more residents, electrify the state fleet, |
| Berkshire County Regional Employment Board Awarded State Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $16.3 million in Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) grants awarded to nine organizations to upskill 1,860 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations in healthcare and behavioral health sectors across Massachusetts.
The funding will |
| @theMarket: Nvidia Leads Markets to Record Highs
Stocks forged ahead this week, making new highs with technology stocks continuing to take the lead. Financial flows into equity buoyed the overall market despite some disappointing results in the U.S. government's Treasury auctions.
Credit for the continued move higher must go to the number one AI stock in the world, |
| Weekend Outlook
Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including fireworks, a festival, concerts, and more.
Editor's Pick
10×10 Festival
Pittsfield
Time: various
The annual 10x10 Festival continues this week to celebrate the winter season.
This |
| Gittens Records Double-Double in MCLA's Season Finale
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Aaron Nkrumah scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds Thursday to lead the Worcester State men's basketball team to a 76-52 win over MCLA in the MASCAC tournament.
Taconic High graduate and MCLA senior Quentin Gittens had 23 points, 13 rebounds and four assists -- all game highs -- in his final |
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