 | LitNet Hires First-Gen College Coordinator
LEE, Mass. The Literacy Network (LitNet) announced the addition of Deisy Escobar to its staff as the organization's First-Generation College Coordinator.
In this newly created role, Escobar will serve as a community ambassador for LitNet by helping to develop programming, outreach, and partnerships centered around |
| District Attorney Reveals Identity of Hancock Man Killed by State Police
HANCOCK, Mass. — The District Attorney's Office identified Phillip Henault as the man shot and killed by a State Police officer responding to a domestic incident.
The identity of the single State Police officer involved has not been made public.
According to State Police, and a statement from the |
 | Pittsfield Council Airs Frustrations With Overgrown Ways
A company was contracted to maintain the medians and borders but has apparently not been able to do so.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors are appalled at the condition of some public ways and have called for action.
On Tuesday, the council sent multiple petitions to the Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities |
 | Letter: Alex Blumin for City Council
To the Editor: I am excited to endorse Mr. Alex Blumin for Ward 2 City Council. When we elect Mr. Blumin, we continue Ward 2's tradition of self-governance. We consistently choose the independent voice to represent our interests. We have a tradition of preserving a philosophy of reasonable inquiry of elected officials, and we demand |
| Pittsfield Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Pittsfield man on Tuesday night as a homicide.
Police responded at about 10:45 p.m. to the report of a stabbing on Melville Street, near the intersection with First Street.
A 42-year-old, who identity was not disclosed, was found at the |
| Berkshire Health Systems Instituting Code of Conduct
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Patients and staff are expected to be on their best behavior at Berkshire Health Systems — especially after Oct. 2.
That's when a new code of conduct goes into effect at all offices and facilities of the health system, including Berkshire Medical Center.
"Our goal here is to |
 | Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires New Chief Technology Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (The Co-op) announced the hiring of Eric Padelford as SVP, Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
In this role, Padelford will oversee the information technology department, and work closely with leadership on modernizing technology and platforms to increase efficiency and |
| BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2023-2024 school year.
The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Oct.12, 2023, at noon. The easiest way to |
| Dalton Board Approves Sales Agreement for Bardin Property
DALTON, Mass. — After nine years of navigating regulations that complicated the sale of the so-called Bardin property, the town has taken the last step in being rid of the land.
The Select Board on Monday signed the purchase-and-sales agreement for the property, awarding it to Charlotte Lind Crane for the amount of |
| Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and its member businesses, is observing National Library Card Sign-up Month during the month of September.
The public is encouraged to sign up for or renew their library card at the Athenaeum |
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