| Krol Says Money Story a 'Political Hit Piece,' Will Seek Legal Action
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol says he will be seeking legal action for defamation after The Berkshire Eagle reported allegations that he stole $6,800 from Animal Dreams.
He called the story an "absolute unadulterated political hit piece" and placed the fault on Greylock Federal Credit Union for a |
| Dalton Officials Address Sidewalk Repairs
DALTON,Mass. — Residents and elected officials agree that a majority of the town's sidewalks need repairs but are determining high priority areas.
The town has been discussing sidewalk repairs with residents since before the last town meeting where it was approved to add an additional $10,000 to the sidewalk |
 | Pittsfield Spent 30% of ARPA Funds By Second Quarter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city expended $2.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies in the second quarter of 2023 with over half spent on addressing negative economic impacts of COVID-19.
Pittsfield received the funds nearly two years ago and has expended more than $12 million of the nearly $41 million |
 | BCHS Welcomes Author, Music Writer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, Sept. 22, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes author Tom Piazza for a discussion of his latest novel.
The program begins at 5:30 pm; tickets are $10 for BCHS members, $15 for nonmembers and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at |
| Applications Available for the Governor's Youth Advisory Council
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey signed Executive Order #617 establishing the Governor's Youth Advisory Council to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence. |
 | Pittsfield Water Quality Notice
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Department of Public Services and Utilities shared the following update Tuesday regarding the water system involving the Ashley Treatment Plant causing discolored water in the south and east areas of Pittsfield.
The source of the problem at the Ashley Treatment Plant has been identified. The |
| Central Berkshire Shifts How it Addresses Student Offenses
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School District is shifting the way it addresses student offenses.
It will focus on restorative practices and away from exclusionary action, Assistant Superintendent Michael Henault told the School Committee at its last meeting.
The implementation of a more |
 | Marchetti, Krol Move on to November Election in Pittsfield
John Krol, with his wife, Cara, is hoping to demonstrate the differences between he and his opponent over the coming weeks.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tuesday's preliminary election has narrowed the mayoral field to Peter Marchetti and John Krol.
And in Ward 2, Brittany Bandani and Alexander |
 | Pittsfield Having Quiet Preliminary Election Day
The polling station at Morningside Community School ready for voters.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is having a quiet and smooth preliminary election day.
About halfway through polling, mayoral candidates Peter Marchetti, Karen Kalinowsky and John Krol were feeling hopeful while holding signs in front of |
 | Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association Earns Patient Satisfaction Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a "Superior Performer" for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year.
The annual SHPBest |
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