| Pittsfield Homeless Committee Gets Look at Hub Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Hub is said to be effective for both the people it treats and service providers.
Established last year, it is a pooling of social services and police that meet virtually every other week to review cases of mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, and other issues that plague the |
 | Clock Tower Artists Open Studios
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will be held this month on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5-8 for First Friday Arts Walk, and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11-4 for Open Studios.
The public, including families and children accompanied by adults, are invited to explore the studios, see original artworks, learn about the |
| District Attorney Charges Two Men With Enticing Children
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The District Attorney's office reported that in two separate cases, two men allegedly attempted to entice children in North Adams.
On Oct. 25, James Wojtkowski, 82 of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court. Wojtkowski was charged with:
Dissemination of Matter Harmful to a |
| Nursing Scholarships Provide Free Tuition at BCC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nursing students planning to enroll at Berkshire Community College (BCC) may now receive free tuition, thanks to a grant from the Commonwealth.
The Community College Nursing Scholarship program is designed for students who intend to enroll in and complete a credential or degree in |
 | Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: An Evening with Kevin O'Hara
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: An Evening with Kevin O'Hara, a presentation by the local author will take place Monday, Nov. 6, 7pm at the Zion Lutheran Church.
Live at The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church, local author Kevin O'Hara relays stories and answers questions about his book "Ins |
 | Dalton's Orchard Road Expected to be Repaved this Summer
DALTON, Mass. — After approximately six years of planning and navigating funding options, the reconstruction of Orchard Road is approaching.
The town hopes to start construction by summer. The road, which is often used as a connector to Route 9, has had flooding for many years due to undersized drainage pipes, Highway |
 | Kiwanis Club Unveils 2023 Park of Honor
Real Gadoury, former chair of the project, says its 'the most beautiful project in the Berkshires.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An army of American flags sway in the wind on Park Square as a part of the Kiwanis Club of Pittsfield's annual fundraiser.
The Park of Honor had its opening ceremony on Saturday. More than |
| PHS Proteus Theatre, Shakespeare & Company Present 'As You Like it'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre and Shakespeare and Company presents "As You Like It" as part of the 35th Annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare.
Performances will be held on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 both at 7:30 pm. There will be another showing on Nov. 11 at 2:30 pm. The performance will |
 | Drury's McGrath Leads Springfield College Offense
Drury High graduate Kayla McGrath has a team-high eight goals for the Springfield College women's soccer team this fall.
Last week, she scored both Pride goals in a 2-0 win over Wellesley.
McGrath's two game-winning goals this season is currently seventh in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic |
 | Pittsfield Councilors at Large Candidates Debate Blight, Mosquitos, Policing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday's debate between the seven candidates for the four councilor at large seats offered some substantive dialogue and disagreements that were largely in degree.
Incumbents Peter White and Earl Persip III and challengers Craig Benoit, Kathy Amuso, Daniel Miraglia, Alisa Costa and Lucas Marion spent |
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