 | Market 32 Plush Chickens Support Double H Ranch
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three new plush chickens are available to purchase for $10 at local Price Choppers and Market 32 stores with proceeds supporting Double H Ranch.
Double H Ranch provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Its purpose is to |
| BIC Receives Collaborative Workspace Program Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration joined state and local officials in Fitchburg to celebrate awards through the state's Community One Stop for Growth, including $950,000 in grants from the Collaborative Workspace Program.
In October, the Administration announced $164 million for 338 |
 | Dalton Special Town Meeting Approved Police Detail Fund Transfer
Both the Select Board and Finance Committee chairs addressed the issue. The special town meeting amended transfer request for $20,000 to $25,000.
DALTON, Mass. — A special town meeting approved the transfer of $25,000 from General Stabilization to the Police Details Fund.
The transfer was the only |
 | Departing Pittsfield School Officials, Mayor Thanked for Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Departing members were thanked for their service to local education during the last School Committee meeting of the term. Alison McGee, Vicky Smith, and Mark Brazeau did not seek re-election and will turn their seats over in the new year.
Superintendent Joseph Curtis said they have been strong advocates for |
 | Pittsfield Council Closes Term With Tax Rate Approvals
Councilors on Tuesday debate the tax shift differential for fiscal 2024 before voting 6-4 to approve as presented.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite the pain of raising taxes, a majority of the City Council members agreed that it is their responsibility to approve 2024 tax classification so that the city doesn't |
| Pittsfield Named One of Nation's Digital Inclusion Trailblazers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the City of Pittsfield as a 2023 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city's efforts to close the digital divide.
"It is an honor for Pittsfield to be recognized for its digital inclusion efforts. This is more motivation to enhance what we |
| BCC Helps BCArc Provide Better Mouth Care Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two Berkshire Community College (BCC) faculty members, assistant professors of nursing Julia Gallagher and Jennifer Charbonneau, recently offered "train the trainer" sessions at Berkshire County Arc (BCArc) highlighting the importance of oral hygiene in the population they |
| Berkshire Farms Awarded Disaster Relief Grants
BOSTON —The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $20 million to farms impacted by several severe weather events this year.
The Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Program for Agriculture provides immediate assistance to 347 farmers in Western and Central Massachusetts who experienced significant crop losses due to a |
 | Tyer's Citizenship Academy Will Continue in Next Administration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Citizens Academy will continue to facilitate civic involvement into the next administration.
On Tuesday, 21 graduates of the academy that gives a first-hand look at the workings of local government were celebrated in council chambers. The 12-week course visits various city locations and allows |
| State Issues EBT Scam Alert
BOSTON — The state issued an alert Tuesday notifying residents that there is currently a scam targeting Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) clients.
DTA reported that scammers are trying to steal EBT benefits. They reiterated that DTA will never ask clients for their EBT number online.
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