 | Departing Pittsfield School Officials, Mayor Thanked for Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Departing members were thanked for their service to local education during the last School Committee meeting of the term. Alison McGee, Vicky Smith, and Mark Brazeau did not seek re-election and will turn their seats over in the new year.
Superintendent Joseph Curtis said they have been strong advocates for |
 | Pittsfield Council Closes Term With Tax Rate Approvals
Councilors on Tuesday debate the tax shift differential for fiscal 2024 before voting 6-4 to approve as presented.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite the pain of raising taxes, a majority of the City Council members agreed that it is their responsibility to approve 2024 tax classification so that the city doesn't |
| Pittsfield Named One of Nation's Digital Inclusion Trailblazers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the City of Pittsfield as a 2023 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city's efforts to close the digital divide.
"It is an honor for Pittsfield to be recognized for its digital inclusion efforts. This is more motivation to enhance what we |
| BCC Helps BCArc Provide Better Mouth Care Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two Berkshire Community College (BCC) faculty members, assistant professors of nursing Julia Gallagher and Jennifer Charbonneau, recently offered "train the trainer" sessions at Berkshire County Arc (BCArc) highlighting the importance of oral hygiene in the population they |
| Berkshire Farms Awarded Disaster Relief Grants
BOSTON —The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $20 million to farms impacted by several severe weather events this year.
The Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Program for Agriculture provides immediate assistance to 347 farmers in Western and Central Massachusetts who experienced significant crop losses due to a |
 | Tyer's Citizenship Academy Will Continue in Next Administration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Citizens Academy will continue to facilitate civic involvement into the next administration.
On Tuesday, 21 graduates of the academy that gives a first-hand look at the workings of local government were celebrated in council chambers. The 12-week course visits various city locations and allows |
| State Issues EBT Scam Alert
BOSTON — The state issued an alert Tuesday notifying residents that there is currently a scam targeting Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) clients.
DTA reported that scammers are trying to steal EBT benefits. They reiterated that DTA will never ask clients for their EBT number online.
The state |
 | Panchos Gets Liquor License Suspended, Hours Reduced
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A consistent string of incidents at Panchos Mexican Restaurant has led to a seven-day liquor license suspension and reduced hours.
On Monday, the Licensing Board heard of more than 10 disturbances at the North Street eatery since August that included projectile vomiting and talk of a gun. The events began to occur |
| MassDOT Secures Funds for Enhanced Boston-Albany Passenger Rail
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that up to $500,000 has been awarded to the Rail and Transit Division through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program (Corridor ID) to support planning for additional train service connecting Boston and |
| Lanesborough, Pittsfield Awarded IT Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that $5 million in grants have been awarded to municipalities to upgrade and improve their information and technology systems through the Community Compact program.
Lanesborough was awarded $70,000 for the implementation of a records management system, and |
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