| Saturday Night Fire in Pittsfield Turns Fatal
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Saturday night structure fire turned fatal when the sole occupant was pronounced dead at Berkshire Medical Center.
The Fire Department responded to 7 Virginia Ave. just after 11:20 on Saturday night following a report of a fire. On arrival, firefighters observed flames coming from the first floor |
| Two Pittsfield Habitat for Humanity Homes Open for Tours
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is inviting the public to tour two newly built, affordable homes at 21 and 23 Murphy Place during upcoming open houses in February.
Located on a dead-end street just off Upper North Street heading towards Pontoosuc Lake, these three-bedroom, one-bath condominiums |
 | Lenox Looks to Add Parking with Street Changes
LENOX, Mass. — The Select Board is moving forward with a proposal to increase parking on two downtown streets by making them one-way.
On Wednesday night, Department of Public Works Superintendent William "Billy" Gop showed a proposal of Church and Franklin Streets that would add 26 new parking spots and change |
| Dalton Library Holds Adult Reading Challenge
DALTON, Mass. — The library is making book enthusiasts nostalgic thanks to its adult reading challenge that encourages people to expand their horizons in the literature world.
Many may remember, from their school years, being challenged to read for a chance to win a pizza or, for this writer, a school trip to the |
 | Wahconah Park Skating Rink Under Construction
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The outdoor ice skating rink in front of Wahconah Park is taking shape, and the city plans to open it early next week.
If you pass by the historic park this weekend, you will notice a pop-up ice skating rink under construction on the property between Hudpucker's Pub and Grill and Thrive Diner. City |
| Dalton Board to Discuss Storage Container Bylaw
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board will be reviewing a proposed bylaw that would require a special permit for storage containers in a residential zone.
The board briefly discussed the proposed bylaw that is in the very early stages. More in-depth discussions will take place during future |
| Department of Higher Education Announces New Board Members
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE) announced two new voting members today. These members fill roles representing the state university segment and students on the 13-member Board.
Dr. Lisa B. Battaglino is now representing Massachusetts' state university segment, which includes nine public |
| Pittsfield School Committee Requests Redacted PHS Report
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee and City Council have requested a redacted report of the Pittsfield High School investigation that concluded last spring.
On Wednesday, the committee approved member Ciara Batory's request to release the PHS investigative report with proper redactions by Feb. 18. The previous |
| Dalton Planning Board Proposes Earth-Removal Bylaw Amendments
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board will review a proposed amendment to the earth-removal bylaw at a future meeting that will include provisions for dealing with dust and debris.
At the end of its nearly three-hour meeting last week, during which the board voted to continue the Berkshire Concrete public hearing, the board |
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