| BCC to Host the First Berkshire County Second Chances Job and Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, 2nd Street, and MassHire Berkshire Career Center, will hold a Second Chances Job and Resource Fair.
They fair will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 4-7 pm |
| Dalton Library Upgrading Internet, Replacing Return Bin
DALTON, Mass. — The library trustees earlier this week voted for faster, better and more stable internet for patrons by upgrading its plan and its routers.
The library's primary provider Crocker, through CW Mars (the Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing consortium), will have the the new routers |
 | Berkshire United Way Launches 2023 Campaign with $2.1M Goal
Beverly Gans is recognized with the Employee Campaign Coordinator Award by board Chair Laurie Gallagher. Gans, a 59-year employee of the Pittsfield Public Schools, has championed BUW during her 39 years at Taconic High School.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way aims to surpass last year's fundraising with a |
| The Retired Investor: Rescheduling Cannabis Could Boost Profits
Over the last month, pot stocks have spiked higher. Some have doubled in price. The news that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency may reclassify marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule III has given new hope to this beleaguered industry and investors.
The effort to reclassify started 10 months ago when |
| Krol Says Money Story a 'Political Hit Piece,' Will Seek Legal Action
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol says he will be seeking legal action for defamation after The Berkshire Eagle reported allegations that he stole $6,800 from Animal Dreams.
He called the story an "absolute unadulterated political hit piece" and placed the fault on Greylock Federal Credit Union for a |
| Dalton Officials Address Sidewalk Repairs
DALTON,Mass. — Residents and elected officials agree that a majority of the town's sidewalks need repairs but are determining high priority areas.
The town has been discussing sidewalk repairs with residents since before the last town meeting where it was approved to add an additional $10,000 to the sidewalk |
 | Pittsfield Spent 30% of ARPA Funds By Second Quarter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city expended $2.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies in the second quarter of 2023 with over half spent on addressing negative economic impacts of COVID-19.
Pittsfield received the funds nearly two years ago and has expended more than $12 million of the nearly $41 million |
 | BCHS Welcomes Author, Music Writer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, Sept. 22, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes author Tom Piazza for a discussion of his latest novel.
The program begins at 5:30 pm; tickets are $10 for BCHS members, $15 for nonmembers and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at |
| Applications Available for the Governor's Youth Advisory Council
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey signed Executive Order #617 establishing the Governor's Youth Advisory Council to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence. |
 | Pittsfield Water Quality Notice
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Department of Public Services and Utilities shared the following update Tuesday regarding the water system involving the Ashley Treatment Plant causing discolored water in the south and east areas of Pittsfield.
The source of the problem at the Ashley Treatment Plant has been identified. The |
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