| Central Berkshire School Officials OK $35M Budget
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a $35 million budget for fiscal 2025 during its meeting on Thursday.
Much of the proposed spending plan is similar to what was predicted in the initial and tentative budget presentations, however, the district did work with the Finance subcommittee to |
| Pittsfield Police Participating in US 20 Speed Enforcement Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 the Pittsfield Police Dept will partner with other state, county, and local law enforcement agencies over 12 states for the "Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Project."
This project was started by the Iowa State Police in an attempt to promote traffic safety and reduce |
 | MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.
Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street |
| Dalton ADA Committee Explores Expanding
DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act will soon be a full committee.
The five-seat committee currently has four active members but received comments of interest from two residents.
The committee voted to appoint John Curro to the committee. The appointment will be added to a future |
| BCC, Mill Town Partner to Support Philanthropy Through 40 Under Forty
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) and the Mill Town Foundation announced a collaborative effort aimed at promoting philanthropy through the 40 under Forty awardees.
For several years, BCC has been organizing the '40 Under Forty' event, an annual celebration honoring 40 young individuals in |
| Pittsfield Community Meeting On Rest of the River Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Herberg Middle School, Auditorium, located at 501 Pomeroy Avenue.
Representatives from the EPA will be presenting an overview of the Rest of River |
| Independent Connections Cuts Ribbon on Pittsfield Branch
CEO Christa Proper says the 'Indy's' presence will help in maintaining and attracting jobs to the area.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Fenn Street building has a new look and use, serving the area's information technology needs.
Independent Connections officially unveiled its Massachusetts branch on |
 | Conte/Crosby SOI Greenlit by School Building Needs, School Committee
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Building Needs Commission and the School Committee authorized the superintendent to submit a statement of interest for a combined elementary build on the site of Crosby Elementary School.
Now the SOI needs support from the City Council, which will be decided later this month ahead of the April 12 |
| Governor Launches Campaign to End Veteran Homelessness
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a $20 million campaign to end veteran homelessness in Massachusetts.
The veteran's housing initiative will include the largest, targeted investment to address veteran homelessness in state history.
The End Veteran Homelessness campaign |
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