| BRPC Invites Applications to the Home Modification Loan Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) invites applications to the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP).
HMLP is a state-funded no- interest loan program to provide modifications to those in need of accessibility improvements to their homes. Eligible applicants include homeowners and |
 | LVBC Annual Virtual Fundraiser: 30 in 30
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County (LVBC) will hold their 5th annual virtual fundraiser, "30 in 30," through the RunReg.com platform.
Participants are encouraged to pledge to complete 30 miles of walking, running, hiking, or biking from June 1 to June 30. The event is open to |
| Pittsfield Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man operating a mobility scooter was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday night on Second Street.
David Frye, 72, was traveling north on Second Street at about 7 p.m. when the collision occurred. He was taken by Action Ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center, where he was |
 | Pittsfield Settles on $786K Reimbursement in Cannabis Dispensary Lawsuit
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city will refund a sum of more than $786,000 to three local cannabis dispensaries for allegedly "unreasonable" Host Community Agreement fees, a lawsuit that has popped up around the state.
On Tuesday, the City Council approved the transfer and appropriation of $786,625 from free cash for the legal |
| Dalton Planning Board Establishes Sidewalk Subcommittee
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board established a sidewalk subcommittee during its meeting last week.
The subcommittee will review the proposed sidewalk bylaw amendment that was not acted upon during the annual town meeting on May 7.
The amendment proposes amending the town bylaw to make concrete |
| PHS Proteus Theatre Hosts Annual Talent Showcase
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre will hold its Annual Talent Showcase on May 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Directed by students Stephanie Martin, Aaliyah Johnson, and Kayla Hunter, the event will feature performances by PHS students.
The showcase will take place in the PHS |
| Two Large Scale Drug Traffickers Arrested and Arraigned
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On May 23 and May 24, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office arraigned two individuals, Michael Caropreso and George Stewart, on drug trafficking charges.
Both Defendants were arrested on warrants following prior investigations into drug trafficking. The investigations were conducted by the |
 | Pittsfield Public Schools Hold Unified Game Day
Kids get a kick out of the Pittsfield Fire Department's Sparky.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Public School children united on Friday morning to take part in the district's third annual Unified Game Day.
The event brought together not just the district's special needs children and |
| BRTA Approves $11.7M Budget for FY25
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's budget has increased by $1.7 million for fiscal year 2025, totaling $11.7 million.
On Thursday, the BRTA Advisory Board approved an $11,739,227 spending plan that includes nearly $223,000 in direct expenses for grant requirements. Fixed route fares increased by |
| Berkshire Art Association Announces Call for Art
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The BAA (Berkshire Art Association) invites artists from the New England states and New York to showcase their original art in all media for a biennial juried exhibition, VISIBLE.
All artwork must have been made within the past 2 years.
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