| Third Round of Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program Open
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Economic Development announced the opening of the third round of the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program, which will provide a total of $15 million in grant funds to develop, strengthen, and invest in community-led efforts to bring positive outcomes to communities that face historically |
 | Wahconah Park Committee Focuses on Grandstand Over Turf
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Deliberations about artificial turf versus natural grass at Wahconah Park will go on the back burner for now as efforts are focused on the grandstand.
Chair Earl Persip III said the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee got lost in "turf talk" for too long when it was not ready for the |
| The Retired Investor: Automobile Becoming a Luxury Item
Henry Ford must be rolling over in his grave. His vision of making an automobile that would be accessible to all Americans was embraced by the car industry for decades. That era has come to an end.
The demise of the reasonably-priced auto is happening before our eyes. The last car with an average price of less than $20,000, the |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Aug. 28
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Aug. 28:
Monday, Aug. 28-Wednesday, Aug. 30: Raising structures on California Avenue, Maryland Avenue, Lakeway Drive and Allendale Road
Thursday, Aug. 31: Curbing installation on California Avenue
Thursday, Aug. 31 & Friday, |
| Lanesborough Public Safety Committee May Offer Three Facility Proposals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Based on public feedback, the Public Safety Building Committee is looking to offer residents three possible scenarios for a new facility.
These include just a police station, a combined police and emergency medical services complex, and a complete facility with police, EMS, and the Fire Department.
Chair |
| Dalton Historical Continues Navigating Reissue of 'Down Memory Lane'
DALTON, Mass.—The Historical Commission is still navigating how to reissue the book "Down Memory Lane."
The book is a compilation of weekly columns by the Rev. Franklin L. "Cap" Couch that appeared in the now defunct Dalton News Record from 1972 to 1977.
In 2006 the publisher, the |
| Pittsfield Man Found Guilty of Gun Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, Jason McFadden, 43 of Pittsfield, was found guilty in Berkshire Superior Court of multiple gun charges.
These charges include:
Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Weapon (1 Count)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (3 |
| Pittsfield School Committee Accepts New Cell Phone Regulations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district will soon use a tiered cell phone policy that grants more freedom as grades progress.
Last week, the School Committee accepted a cell phone response plan after administrators were tasked with reviewing Pittsfield Public School's policy on the devices. It will go into play for the new school |
 | Giardina and Bressett Pulls Away Late in Giorgi League Title Game
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Given a choice between the big city and bragging rights, Keiland Cross had no trouble making up his mind.
"Honestly, I had another championship game tonight [in Boston], and I chose to come to this one instead of the other one becuase I just wanted to beat these guys one more time," Cross said on |
 | Pittsfield Council OKs Acquisitions for Road Improvements Near BMC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council OKed multiple orders for a state project last week to improve the vehicle and pedestrian ways near Berkshire Medical Center.
The state Department of Transportation is planning an overhaul of the corridor that includes the conversion of North Street between Tyler Street and Stoddard Avenue |
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