| Behavioral Health Network Receives State Grant
BOSTON — Behavioral Health Network, Inc., which services communities in Berkshire County, received a $772,706 grant to support mental health among young children.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are awarding $4.1 million in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grants to organizations that |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: Beyond Recycling
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Andrew Ferrara, program manager of Berkshire Environmental Action Team's Zero Waste Initiative, will speak at the September Berkshire Green Drinks event at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 12, online via Zoom.
According to a press release: Learn about current projects and groups working to reduce |
| Berkshire Community College Career Mapping Workshops
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Community Education and Workforce Development Department, which will hold a series of career mapping workshops in Sept. and Oct..
Life coach Janet Forest will begin with an in-person session, followed by five 90-minute remote |
| Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is Coming to the Dalton
DALTON, Mass. — The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is visiting the American Legion from Friday, Sept. 15 through the 17th.
The wall, also referred to as "The Healing Wall," honors the fallen military personnel of the Vietnam War and acts as a reminder of the sacrifices they made.
The |
 | Pittsfield Ward Candidates Talk Police, Blight, Charter Objections
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for Ward 2 and 7 weighed in on topics ranging from policing to charter objections on Tuesday during a series of debates hosted by Pittsfield Community Television and iBerkshires.
Brittany Bandani and Alexander Blumin prepare to debate on Tuesday; a third Ward 2 candidate, Soncere Williams, was |
| Pittsfield Department of Public Services and Utilities Launches Newsletter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's Department of Public Services and Utilities (DPS/DPU) announced the launch of a new monthly newsletter "The Works."
As one way to increase transparency and improve communication by the department, this newsletter will provide regular updates on ongoing projects, insights into |
 | Governor Nominates New Parole Board Member
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey nominated Sarah B. Coughlin to the Massachusetts Parole Board.
Coughlin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships at Mass General Brigham. |
 | Liann Bordeau-Buck Memorial Foundation Holds Golf Tournament
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Liann Bordeau-Buck Memorial Foundation will be raising money for its scholarship fund with a golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Miraval Berkshires Resort in Lenox.
The foundation has been holding this event since its establishment seven years ago in honor of Liann Bordeau-Buck, who died |
 | Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Sept. 5
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following contacted road work is planned to take place starting Tuesday, Sept. 5:
Tuesday, Sept. 5: Paving first course of asphalt on Radcliffe Avenue, Arch Street, Sibley Street, Tampa Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue.
Structures will be lowered on East Street (between Elm Street and Lyman |
| Awardees for 2023 BIPOC Vendor Fund
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roots Rising and the Berkshire Black Economic Council announced the first round of BIPOC Vendor Fund 2023 awardees.
The fund supports Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) farmers and entrepreneurs, and is funded thanks to the support of Greylock Federal Credit |
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