 | Pittsfield Holds Bel Air Dam Removal Public Forum
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Community members gathered at the Polish Falcon Club last week to hear the proposed plans for the Bel Air Dam Removal.
The two-century-old dam has been an area of concern for over a decade due to its deterioration and contamination.
AECOM Associate Vice President and Project |
 | Mildred Elley Recognizes Practical Nursing Program Graduates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For the first time since the pandemic, Mildred Elley held an in-person Pinning Celebration at the Italian American Club on Thursday for the graduates of the Practical Nursing Program.
The school graduated 27 from the 18 month Practical Nursing Program, however, only three were able to attend the |
| 1Berkshire's Annual Meeting Highlights a Year of Achievement
DALTON, Mass. — On Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Stationery Factory in Dalton, 1Berkshire held its 2023 Annual Meeting.
Focused on achievements of the past year, nearly 200 attendees gathered to hear the 1Berkshire team cover a year in review, program successes, and welcome new members to its Board of |
| Teen Charged After Barracks Crash
CHESHIRE, Mass. — A Pittsfield teenager is facing multiple charges including driving under the influence after crashing her car into the State Police barracks.
According to State Police, the 17-year-old was traveling southbound on Route 8 at about 6:22 p.m. on Saturday when her 2000 Nissan Altima left the road and |
| MasssWildlife: Junior Duck Stamp
Since 1938, the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp or "Duck Stamp" has been required to hunt ducks or geese, although anyone can purchase a duck stamp. Funds generated from these stamps have helped restore and improve important wetlands, and the actual stamps have become collectors' items. Duck stamps are one of |
| Governor Nominates Members of Probate and Family Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today nominated Manisha Bhatt, Bernadette Stark and Michelle A. Yee for Probate and Family Court Justices. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
“These three attorneys have all shown a profound commitment to helping families |
 | No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County
BOSTON — Following two months of below-normal precipitation, low groundwater levels since June, and below-average temperatures, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared today a Level 2-Significant Drought in the Islands Region of Massachusetts.
All other regions of the state – |
 | Wahconah High Senior Garcia Award Certificate of Academic Excellence
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Aiden Garcia is the recipient of this year's Massachusetts Association School Superintendent's Certificate of Academic Excellence.
The award was presented by Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis at the Nov. 16, Central Berkshire Regional School Committee |
| Governor Makes Nomination State to Supreme Judicial Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today nominated State Solicitor Elizabeth (Bessie) N. Dewar to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Judicial Court. This marks Governor Healey's first nomination to the state's highest court since taking office.
"Bessie Dewar is a consensus builder who has |
| 1Berkshire Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) is excited to announce that the 2024 class applications are open.
The Class of 2024 will kick off with a two-day retreat Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, which includes training in many facets of leadership, problem-solving techniques, and |
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