| BCC to Offer CDL License Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — According to an American Trucking Association survey, more than 400,000 new truck drivers are needed every year.
The Workforce Development and Community Education Department at Berkshire Community College (BCC), in partnership with United Tractor Trailer School of Holyoke, Massachusetts, is helping |
| ConCom Sends Enforcement Order to Pittsfield Country Club
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Conservation Commission is disappointed to see wetland violations at the Pittsfield County Club, stating the new maintenance superintendent should "know better."
Last week, the panel ratified an enforcement order for unauthorized land disturbance and vegetation removal within bordering land |
| Dalton Board of Health Amends Green Burial Verbiage
DALTON, Mass. —T he Board of Health amended the green burial guidelines during its meeting on Wednesday.
In April, the board approved the guidelines stating that "Ebola or any other diseases that the CDC or Massachusetts Department of Public Health deem unsuitable for green burials can not be approved by the town |
| BRTA Temporary Service Adjustments
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is announcing temporary service reductions
on select bus routes, and an increased employee hiring incentive, aimed at improving the reliability of the public transit system.
Due to many factors facing most employers in today's labor market, |
| CIAO Berkshire County Hall of Fame Inducts 10
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame induction and scholarship banquet and presentations were held on Thursday, May 9, at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield.
The 2024 inductees were honored and 21 scholarships of $1,000 each were presented. Committee Chairmen Al Belanger and Patrick |
| 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 |
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