 | Man Sentenced for Toddler Son's Death
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Vermont man has been sentenced to up to 15 years in state prison for his role in his toddler son's death.
Darel Galorenzo, 35, of Readsboro pleaded guilty in Berkshire Superior Court on Monday to manslaughter, and single charges each of operating under the influence and while endangering a |
| Fire Scrapped From Lanesborough Public Safety Building Plans
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Fire Department is no longer in the plans for a new public safety building due to cost.
The chair of the Public Safety Building Committee updated the Select Board last week on the panel's progress after discovering that a fire station alone would cost $20 million and tabled from |
| Pittsfield Historical Commission Plans Wahconah Park Project Support
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission will draft a letter in support of revitalization efforts at Wahconah Park.
While the proposed project raises and rebuilds the historical grandstand, commissioners recognize it is necessary due to existing conditions. One member of the panel has expressed a wish to see more |
 | PEDA Looks to Marketing Help for William Stanley Business Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Economic Development Authority is looking to hire a commercial real estate broker to assist with marketing and developing the William Stanley Business Park.
On Thursday, Jennings Real Estate Services outlined a possible path forward for the effort. Brokers Kevin Jennings and Jonathan Little |
| Governor Promotes Initiatives in Life Sciences, Climatetech, Applied AI
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Today, Governor Maura T. Healey detailed new proposals to try to make Massachusetts a global hub for life sciences, climatetech and applied artificial intelligence (AI).
She announced that she is reauthorizing the Life Sciences Initiative to build on the success of the program. She also |
| MassWildlife: Preventing Conflict During Coyote Mating Season
BOSTON — Late January through early March is coyote mating season.
Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high.
The mere |
| Governor Swears In Transportation Funding Task Force Members
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration swore in members of the new Transportation Funding Task Force, which is tasked with developing recommendations for a long-term, sustainable transportation finance plan.
The recommendations will address the need for a safe, reliable, equitable and efficient transportation |
| Public Encouraged To Report Lanternfly, Box Tree Moth Sightings
BOSTON—In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is reminding residents to observe and report any sightings of invasive species that they might find.
NISAW, which runs from February 26 to March 3, calls attention to invasive species, the threats |
 | Making February Break Dreams Come True in the Berkshires
HANCOCK, Mass. — Last weekend a steady stream of cars carried families who enjoyed their annual February break ski vacation in the Berkshires back to their daily routines, their kids brimming with exciting stories of skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more.
Among them were Ellary Kinnane and Greta Baier, two high school |
 | Pittsfield Officials Tour ServiceNet's Vocational Farm
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Officials got a first look at ServiceNet's therapeutic vocational farm in the former Jodi's Seasonal on Friday.
"I think it's a great reuse of a property with both a training and education piece and a community development piece," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
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