| Dalton Select Board Express Concerns for Firefighter Saftey
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board will be discussing the safety of the town's firefighters during a future meeting.
Concerns were raised during the board's meeting last week by Chair Joseph Diver. Diver claimed that he had spoken to both former and current members of the Fire Department who expressed safety |
| Pittsfield: Temporary traffic restrictions on North Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to underground utility work conducted by Eversource, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on North Street, at the Linden Street/Maplewood Avenue intersection, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 26.
This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. While this work is underway, the |
 | Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Talk Safety, Policing at NAACP Debate
The debate covered a range of topics, including public safety.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti and John Krol expanded on some of their plans for the city during a forum Monday hosted by the Berkshire NAACP.
With about two weeks left until the general election, the candidates debated the |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Forest Bathing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join certified guide Kathleen Schoenberg for forest bathing.
Start your Sunday with a one-hour guided, stroll on the nature trail at Arrowhead on Sunday, Oct. 29, beginning at 11 am.
The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for meditation and mindful |
 | RSVP Recognizes Volunteers with Annual Luncheon
In 2022, the 268 RSVP volunteers collectively donated 32,701 hours of their time to the community.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Friday afternoon at Country Club of Pittsfield to honor volunteers and staff who helped make an impact to the |
 | Pittsfield Housing Development Seeks Local, State Incentives
There is a proposal to turn the office building at 100 Wendell (seen via Google Maps) into 28 units of mixed-income housing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer is requesting an amendment to the Housing Development Zone and a 10-year tax increment exemption for a proposed housing development on Wendell |
| Hancock Shaker Village Appoints Director and CEO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Trustees of Hancock Shaker Village announced that Carrie Holland has been appointed Director and CEO, following a 2- 2-month term as Interim Director.
Prior to serving as Interim Director, Holland served on the board of Hancock Shaker Village since 2020 and most recently served as Vice |
 | Guild of Berkshire Artists Exhibit for Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society is showcasing and selling work by local artists to help raise funds.
The Guild of Berkshire Artists has collaborated with the animal shelter to showcase and sell work created by local artists ranging in mediums including photography, abstract, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and |
 | Hot Plate Brewery Witchy Wednesday Salon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Building on their monthly Wednesday Night Salon series, Hot Plate Brewing Co. is making this month's salon a little spooky.
They are partnering with local businesses, performers, and artisans to showcase talent that exists in Downtown Pittsfield. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 |
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