| Central Berkshire Shifts How it Addresses Student Offenses
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School District is shifting the way it addresses student offenses.
It will focus on restorative practices and away from exclusionary action, Assistant Superintendent Michael Henault told the School Committee at its last meeting.
The implementation of a more |
 | Marchetti, Krol Move on to November Election in Pittsfield
John Krol, with his wife, Cara, is hoping to demonstrate the differences between he and his opponent over the coming weeks.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday's preliminary election has narrowed the mayoral field to Peter Marchetti and John Krol.
And in Ward 2, Brittany Bandani and Alexander |
 | Pittsfield Having Quiet Preliminary Election Day
The polling station at Morningside Community School ready for voters.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is having a quiet and smooth preliminary election day.
About halfway through polling, mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti, Karen Kalinowsky and John Krol were feeling hopeful while holding signs in front of |
 | Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association Earns Patient Satisfaction Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a "Superior Performer" for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year.
The annual SHPBest |
 | Pittsfield School Officials OK Paraprofessional Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An agreement has been reached between the district and unionized paraprofessional workers that ceases the use of a staffing agency to fill vacancies, increases pay, and withdraws litigation.
The School Committee last week approved a settlement agreement with the Pittsfield Federation of School Employees Local |
| Pittsfield Businesses Receive MassDevelopment Funds
BOSTON — MassDevelopment has awarded $2,230,052 in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 22 properties in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts that will have significant economic impacts on commercial corridor revitalization goals.
In Pittsfield, Marie's North Street Eatery & Gallery, Remedy & Culture |
 | Sunday 5K Kicks Off Busy Autumn for Berkshire Running Foundation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Running Foundation has announced its next four events for 2023.
A locally-based nonprofit organization, Berkshire Running foundation was established earlier this year to advance and support the positive impact running events have in the neighborhoods in which we live.
Sponsored |
| Pittsfield Police Make Two Firearm Arrests
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, Sept. 17, just after 3:00pm, patrol officers with the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD) responded to 65 Columbus Avenue for a reported assault involving a firearm.
According to a police report, investigating officers spoke with the victim who reported that he had been threatened by a man with |
 | Pittsfield Holds Preliminary Election Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Voters will trim the mayoral, Ward 2 and Ward 7 races with a preliminary election today, Tuesday.
Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for all wards and precincts. Find your polling station here.
Each of the three contested positions will be narrowed down to two candidates in preparation for the |
 | Dalton ADA Explores Replacing Town Hall Lift
DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee is exploring how to replace the stair lift in Town Hall.
The town's current lift, located in the police station, is not always functional, ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino told the committee last week.
The committee intended on applying |
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