| Pittsfield Council Holds Special Meeting for Audit Review
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A special City Council meeting was called on Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2022 audits.
It was found that the city over-reported more than $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, which alarmed some councilors and members of the public.
"We found that you over-reported two |
| Adams-Cheshire, Lee Win Youth Football Titles
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Adams-Cheshire and Lee took home Berkshire County Youth Football League Super Bowl titles on Sunday night in a pair of hard-fought, defensive-minded battles at Berkshire Community College’s Gene Dellea Field.
In the Juniors, Adams-Cheshire edged Dalton, 8-6.
In the Seniors, Lee |
| Governor Appoints President of Commonwealth Corporation
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the appointment of Molly Jacobson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Corporation.
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) Secretary Lauren Jones serves as Chair of the Commonwealth Corporation Board of Directors, |
 | NBSA, Saboteurs Win Fall League Titles
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Northern Berkshire Sports Academy and the Saboteurs Sunday took home the A and B Division titles in the NBSA Fall Basketball League.
Chris Brown scored the final four points of the game at the foul line to give NBSA a 71-68 win over Giardina and Bressett PC in the A Division final at Drury |
| State Shelter System Approaches Capacity Limit
BOSTON — Emergency Assistance Director Lt. General Scott Rice provided an update on next steps for the state's emergency family shelter system as it approaches its capacity limit.
Earlier this month, Governor Maura Healey announced that the state does not have enough shelter space, service providers or funding to safely |
| Pittsfield Health Board Orders Demo of Charred Multifamily
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Board of Health on Wednesday voted to demolish a condemned multifamily that was destroyed by a fire last year.
The panel voted to order a demolition for 91 to 93 Orchard Street, which suffered a two-alarm structure fire on July 4, 2022, that charred the front porch and front portion of the home. It was condemned |
| Senator Mark Announces November Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in November.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to ask for assistance with issues involving any state |
| BCC to Offer Bartending and Mixology Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer a six-part Bartending and Mixology workshop as part of its series of personal enrichment workshops on Mondays, Nov. 13 through Dec. 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
The workshop series will be held at the Polish Falcon Club, located at 32 Bel Air Ave, |
| Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Controversies, Take Jabs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wednesday night's mayoral debate at Berkshire Community College started off with a bang as candidates spoke to controversies that have come out during their campaigns.
At the start of the event hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires, Peter Marchetti and John Krol wasted no time in addressing |
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