 | Nominations Open for BCC '40 Under Forty' Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024.
40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication |
| Dalton Board of Health Condemns Anthony Road Home
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn, vacate and secure 96 Anthony Road during its meeting on Wednesday night.
Despite the pleas from the home's occupants, Gary Dill and Cheryl Goodkowsky, the board was concerned about their safety and could not grant another extension.
The |
 | Pittsfield Councilor Unsucessfully Tries to Block New Cannabis Store
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick unsuccessfully tried to have a recent cannabis establishment's permit appealed.
On Tuesday, the City Council shot down his attempt to reverse the Zoning Board of Appeals September granting of a special permit to Cloud 9 for a retail store at Allendale Shopping |
 | Pittsfield Shares profiles of ARPA Recipients
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield shared a new series of profiles of the 37 non-profit organizations that were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
The City of Pittsfield received $40.6 million dollars in federal funding as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. This funding has been used to create |
| Central Berkshire Approves Cell Phone Policy
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District approved its updated phone policy during its School Committee meeting last month.
The goal of the policy change is to ensure that the use of cell phones or other electronic devices by students and staff does not interfere with learning.
The |
| Campaign Statement: Krol Outlines Steps for Strong Financial Oversight
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol has released a plan on how his administration will root out waste, provide effective financial oversight, find savings for residents and small business owners, all while growing the economy.
"At a time when we have seen a record amount of excess cash, new cannabis |
 | Fundraiser Started for Cromwell Ave House Fire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A fundraising effort has been started for a woman who lost everything in a house fire on Thursday.
The single-family home at 89 Cromwell Ave. was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
Homeowner Linda Boyd was helped from her home by a neighbor and treated for smoke inhalation. The Fire |
 | Human Remains Found at Wahconah Park
A swampy area of the grounds is taped off at Wahconah Park.
Update at 3:53 p.m.: Police say the remains were collected by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and that they were in an advanced state of decomposition. No identification has been made.
A city employee who was cutting brush in the park made the |
| Pittsfield Announces Halloween Parade
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program has announced the return of Pittsfield's Halloween Parade, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. on Tyler Street.
The Parks and Recreation Program seeks participants to march in the parade. Every unit |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Presents 'Bartleby Prefers Not To'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Amateur Comedy Club will perform one of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" in the Arrowhead barn.
Performances are Oct. 13 and 14 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members and can be purchased by using the |
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