| City of Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 9
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Oct. 9:
Monday, Oct. 9: Milling of Oakhill Road
Tuesday, Oct. 10: Milling of Partridge Road
Wednesday, Oct. 11: Milling of Howe Road, Rose Terrace and Elberon Avenue (between Allengate and |
| Pittsfield Board of Health to Regularly Discuss Mosquito Control
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After the City Council said 'No' to mosquito spraying, the Board of Health will discuss the city's mosquito plan on a monthly basis.
On Wednesday, the panel mapped out its path forward after unsuccessfully recommending that the city resume mosquito spraying, which was discontinued in 2021. |
| Dalton Board Approves Draft of Emergency Evacuation Plan
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board approved the draft of an Emergency Evacuation Plan last week.
The amended plan is designed to relieve road congestion and improve public safety in the event of a natural disaster that would require evacuation.
The plan shifts the evacuation from west to east. It directs |
 | Pittsfield Fire Guts Home, Sends Occupant to Hospital
The building is considered a total loss.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A fire on Thursday afternoon severely damaged a home at 89 Cromwell Ave. and sent its owner to the hospital.
"We got here, there was already heavy fire. The whole back of the building was involved and it was pushing out the front |
 | Berkshire Interfaith Organizing Appoints Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Sean Manion has been appointed as the Director/Lead organizer for Berkshire Interfaith Organizer (BIO).
Manion is a passionate and dedicated community organizer with a grassroots activism and interfaith engagement background.
Before joining the team, he spent over two years |
| BCC to Host Fall Open House on Oct. 21
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m.
The open house will be followed by a financial aid workshop at 11 a.m.
The event takes place in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, |
| Berkshire Humane Society Expands Veterinary Services
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society's Wellness Clinic on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield is expanding services to underserved dog and cat owners in Berkshire County by hiring veterinarians, Melissa Brady and Dinah Russell and securing a $20,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Weiderhold Foundation.
The |
 | Pittsfield Councilors Discuss Ban on Median Standing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors feel that people standing in roadway medians — from panhandlers to protesters — is a public safety hazard and want to find a solution.
On Tuesday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee mulled a petition from Council President Peter Marchetti requesting to create an |
| Man Found Guilty of Motor Vehicle Homicide in Becket
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Stanley Kardys, 70 of West Granby Conn., was found guilty in Central Berkshire District Court of Motor Vehicle Homicide Negligent Operation.
Judge Tyne sentenced Kardys to 90 days in the House of Corrections.
The Commonwealth requested 18 months in the |
| MCLA Announces Theatre, Music Productions for 2023-2024 Season
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre and Music departments announced the 2023-2024 season of performances with four productions including visiting performing artists, guest directors, and student directors in addition to two student concerts.
The fall season opens on Nov. 3 |
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