 | ArtSwitch Benefit to Raise Funds for Roots Rising
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ArtSwitch is a live, collaborative art fundraiser benefiting Roots Rising, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and building community through food and farming.
The event brings together 10 locally known artists who create artwork live, rotating through one |
| House Passes AI/Election Legislation
BOSTON — The House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday to address election-related deceptive media and safeguard election integrity, one of which was filed by state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.
H.5093, An Act to protect against election misinformation, filed by Farley-Bouvier, |
| Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival Celebrates 15 Years
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's annual 10x10 Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, continuing its tradition of highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere with events that have become iconic for many.
Beginning Thursday and running through Sunday, Feb. 22, festivalgoers have the opportunity to |
| Dalton Finance to Discuss Budget Freeze, CBRSD Wednesday
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee will be reviewing whether a budget freeze is necessary, considering ongoing financial concerns.
At Monday's meeting, Select Board member Antonio Pagliarulo raised the possibility of freezing the town budget as a precautionary measure, given budget concerns presented during the |
| Dalton Considers Hiring Third-Party Accounting Services
DALTON, Mass. — With the increased complexity of managing accounting operations and mandated compliance tasks, town officials are mulling if hiring a third-party accounting service would be fruitful.
Town Manager Eric Anderson informed the Select Board on Monday that the town is about two years behind on financial |
| Pittsfield Scraps Camping Ordinance for Outreach Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has scrapped the controversial "Camping Ordinance" and sees hope in an outreach program that connects unhoused individuals with resources.
"It was a bad idea, please file it," Mayor Peter Marchetti said to the council on Tuesday about the ordinance that would have banned |
 | The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church Hosts Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church invites the community to an Open House celebrating its newly renovated spaces on February 24th from 5:30 to 7pm.
Offering a first look at the refreshed Common Room and updated facilities now available for rentals, partnerships, and community |
 | Pittsfield's DPW Czar Talks Snow Plowing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Staffing shortages continue to stretch Pittsfield’s public works employees thin during winter storm events.
On Monday, Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales updated the Public Works Committee on snow operations. Last winter, snow maintenance and winter overtime were overspent by |
| Taconic High Closed Wednesday for Cleanup
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A sewer backup forced the closure of Taconic High School on Tuesday afternoon and canceled all afternoon activities and classes on Wednesday.
According to a message sent to the school community by Principal Matthew Bishop, plumbers working at the school removed a drain cap at about 1:50 p.m., which |
| Lenox Facing Lawsuit Over Bullying Claims
LENOX, Mass. — The town is being sued by a parent over bullying allegations at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School.
A lawsuit filed Feb. 2 in U.S. District Court outlines why Matthew Lenehan claims he had to withdraw his daughter from the school because of ongoing bullying by another student, as well as the school |
|
|
