 | EPA Lays Out Draft Plan for PCB Remediation in Pittsfield
Ward 4 Councilor James Conant requested the meeting be held at Herberg Middle School as his ward will be most affected.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric have a preliminary plan to remediate polychlorinated biphenyls from the city's Rest of River stretch by |
 | North Adams Regional Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
BHS President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz welcomes the gathering to the celebration of the hospital's reopening 10 years to the day it closed.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The joyful celebration on Thursday at North Adams Regional Hospital was a far cry from the scene 10 years ago when protests and tears marked the |
| The Retired Investor: Immigrants Getting Bad Rap on the Economic Front
Immigration has become a dirty word among Americans. Illegal aliens take the brunt of the nation's animosity, for sure, and are vilified for a long list of crimes that few question. I am one of the few who see a positive side to migrants.
Politicians on both sides of the aisles are competing to keep as many immigrants as |
 | Crosby/Conte Statement of Interest Gets OK From Council
Architect Carl Franceschi and Superintendent Joseph Curtis address the City Council on Tuesday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With the approval of all necessary bodies, the school district will submit a statement of interest for a combined build on the site of Crosby Elementary School.
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously |
| BCC Wins Grant for New Automatic External Defibrillator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) is the recipient of a $2,326 grant, funded by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, for the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) device.
The grant specifically covers a device for use inside one of BCC's security vehicles for easy access when |
 | Pittsfield CPA Committee Funds Half of FY24 Requests
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A few projects are not getting funded by the Community Preservation Committee because of a tight budget.
The projects not making the cut were in the historic preservation and open space and recreation categories and though they were seen as interesting and valuable projects, the urgency was not |
 | Berkshire Art Center's Dance Party Returns
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center's annual benefit and dance party is back and happening on Saturday, April 6, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield.
This year's theme is Rococo Raku Revelry.
The event will include special performances with local drag queen, Bella Santarella, and DJ BFG |
| Dalton Committee Seeks Funding for Invasive Species
DALTON, Mass. — The Open Space and Recreation Committee discussed addressing the invasive species at the Pines trailhead during its meeting last week.
There will possibly be a money article on the annual town warrant requesting voters allocate $20,000 from free cash so that the committee can apply for a |
 | PHS Basketball Team Recognized at City Council
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti recognized the Pittsfield High School basketball team for its class and perseverance after a player was spit on during the state semi-finals.
"I stand before you hoping I wouldn't have to make some remarks like this but feel the need to do so," he said in council chambers on |
| Governor Swears In Youth Advisory Council
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey swore in the members of her Youth Advisory Council.
Established through an executive order, Council members will advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on critical issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, climate, housing, |
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