 | Pittsfield Launches Applications for Citizens Academy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August.
The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government. Participants will gain awareness on the various functions |
| Dalton Police Department Receives Medication Disposal Grant
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board accepted a Medication Education and Disposal grant for the Police Department during its meeting last month.
The grant in the amount of $1,300 will help cover the cost of collecting and disposing of unwanted household medicine.
The department has had the |
 | Thunder, ACS Swat Reach 12-Year-Old County Final
DALTON, Mass. -- Avery Lane and Gianna Witek Monday combined on a two-hitter to send the Greylock Thunder Black to the championship game of the Berkshire County Fast Pitch Softball League 12-and-under division.
The Thunder beat Dalton, 8-1, at Chamberlain Park to earn a date against Adams-Cheshire-Savoy Swat, an 18-17 winner over |
| Central Berkshire Mulls Implementing Yondr Pouches
Yondr pouches lock digital devices so they can't be used during school.
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee is still mulling over introducing Yondr pouches to its middle and high schools.
The goal of the policy change is to help students be more engaged in school and |
| Pittsfield Zoning Board to Review Sign Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials believe it's time to update regulations on illuminated signage in response to advancements in technology.
Permitting coordinator Amber Spring told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week that the Ordinance Review Committee would like its input on the city's sign ordinance. The request is part |
 | Literary Hike to Monument Mountain
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Celebrate that time Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville took a hike up Monument Mountain in 1850 by walking in their footsteps.
Hikers are invited to mark that day exactly 173 years ago on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 9 a.m. with a literary walk to read local poet William Cullen Bryant's |
| Legislature Passes Bill Authorizing $200M in Chapter 90 Funding
BOSTON — The Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that includes $375 million in bond authorizations for transportation needs across the state, including $200 million for the state's Chapter 90 program, which provides municipalities with a reliable funding source for transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge |
| BCC Adds Associate Degree in Natural and Physical Sciences
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has added a new associate in science degree in Natural & Physical Sciences (NPS), available beginning in the fall 2023 semester.
The NPS program was developed as an opportunity to offer students studying the sciences an associate in science degree that included |
| North Street Head On Collision Injures Three
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On July 28, 2023 at approximately 10:35 pm, the Pittsfield Police Dept., Pittsfield Fire Dept. and Action Ambulance responded to the area of 1292 North St for a head-on motor vehicle crash with injuries.
A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck was traveling south bound on North Street in the 1200 block |
| Central Berkshire Urged to Address Bullying in Schools
DALTON, Mass. — A parent and community leader called out the Central Berkshire Regional School District for how it handles the safety and wellness of students.
Joseph Diver, chair of the Select Board, said he was speaking as a resident at Thursday's School Committee meeting. He expressed his disappointment on how |
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