 | Pittsfield School Officials OK Paraprofessional Contract
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An agreement has been reached between the district and unionized paraprofessional workers that ceases the use of a staffing agency to fill vacancies, increases pay, and withdraws litigation.
The School Committee last week approved a settlement agreement with the Pittsfield Federation of School Employees Local |
| Pittsfield Businesses Receive MassDevelopment Funds
BOSTON — MassDevelopment has awarded $2,230,052 in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 22 properties in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts that will have significant economic impacts on commercial corridor revitalization goals.
In Pittsfield, Marie's North Street Eatery & Gallery, Remedy & Culture |
 | Sunday 5K Kicks Off Busy Autumn for Berkshire Running Foundation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Running Foundation has announced its next four events for 2023.
A locally-based nonprofit organization, Berkshire Running foundation was established earlier this year to advance and support the positive impact running events have in the neighborhoods in which we live.
Sponsored |
| Pittsfield Police Make Two Firearm Arrests
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, Sept. 17, just after 3:00pm, patrol officers with the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD) responded to 65 Columbus Avenue for a reported assault involving a firearm.
According to a police report, investigating officers spoke with the victim who reported that he had been threatened by a man with |
 | Pittsfield Holds Preliminary Election Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Voters will trim the mayoral, Ward 2 and Ward 7 races with a preliminary election today, Tuesday.
Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for all wards and precincts. Find your polling station here.
Each of the three contested positions will be narrowed down to two candidates in preparation for the |
 | Dalton ADA Explores Replacing Town Hall Lift
DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee is exploring how to replace the stair lift in Town Hall.
The town's current lift, located in the police station, is not always functional, ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino told the committee last week.
The committee intended on applying |
 | Springside Park Conservancy Hosts Community Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Springside Park Conservancy will present a day of "family fun and outdoor stewardship" on Sept. 23, 2023, in celebration of the organization's 10th anniversary.
In the morning, Conservancy partners will join the annual fall park clean up held by the Friends of Springside Park. |
| Pittsfield Firefighters Save Dogs From W. Housatonic St. Blaze
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday Sept. 18 at 8:22 a.m. the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 565 West Housatonic St for multiple callers reporting a building fire.
Upon arrival Engine 1 observed heavy smoke pushing out of eves around the entire single story bungalow style residence. An initial report received from |
 | Central, South County Paving and Road Work
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour pavement milling, slope stabilization, bridge and drainage repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Becket, Otis, Lee, West Stockbridge, Stockbridge, and |
 | Online Souvenir Store Combines Love of Berkshires and Dogs
DALTON, Mass. — Local business owners Reuben and Amber Lara combined their love for the Berkshires and dogs to create the lifestyle brand "Barkshires Dog Trading Co."
This online shop celebrates dogs and the Berkshires using a vintage aesthetic. The brand sells sustainable clothing and prints including |
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