| ReMarks and Refreshments Forum to be Held in Blandford
BLANDFORD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark and state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga invite the public to a "ReMarks and Refreshments" forum on Friday, February 23.
The legislators welcome the public to ask questions or offer up comments about opportunities and/or challenges facing the Town of Blandford and Western |
| 2nd Street to Host CHP Mobile Health Unit
PITTSFIELD, Mass — 2nd Street will host the Community Health Programs (CHP) Mobile Health unit on Wednesday, February 28 from 1-3 pm.
CHP's Mobile Health teams offer the same services as a primary care provider or typical urgent care clinic, making it an excellent alternative for people with transportation |
| Lanesborough FinCom Resigning Over Town Not Following Absentee Bylaw
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Finance Committee Chair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke shared parting words with the Select Board last Monday after informing the board she would resign after the 2025 budget is resolved.
"I believe in truth and honesty and a lot of you know me and you've known me for years and that's what I think |
 | Dottie's Coffee Lounge Expands into Mission
Server Victoria Mason with some of Dorothy's shareable platters.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dottie's Coffee Lounge has grown and evolved over the decade to become a staple of North Street.
Its newest "accessory" is an expansion into the former Mission restaurant that closed in October |
 | Letter: Wahconah Park: Invest in Future, Celebrate Past.
To the Editor:
I've had many people ask for my opinion regarding the situation. Phone has been non-stop notifications, tags, and texts since the announcement. I have worked at Wahconah Park since I became an adult. I have been to nearly every game at the ballpark except for 3: senior prom, my wedding (still ended up there), and my |
| College Notes: Fall 2023
Western New England University's College of Business students have emerged as the first place winners of the 2023 Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Stock Market Challenge, College/Corporate Competition.
The winning team from the Springfield college included team captain |
 | 2nd Street Elects New Executive Director
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 2nd Street Board of Directors has elected Sergeant Lindsay Maynard as its new executive director following the departure of Jason Cuyler, who recently announced he has taken a position as Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Community Engagement at the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office. Maynard will take the |
| MassDOT Aeronautics Applies For AID Grant
BOSTON — The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied for $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration's "Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration" Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in |
 | Heart & Soil Collective Connects Farmers, Food and Families
Fresh produce is purchased from local farms.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The pandemic brought food security to the attention of many people across the globe — including in the Berkshires.
It was a surprise to many to realize how significant the need was despite the many farms, grocers and local |
| Governor Makes Four Nominations to District Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey nominated Leo Fama, Francis V. Kenneally, Courtney C. Linnehan and Marjorie P. Tynes to the Massachusetts District Court.
The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
"I'm proud to nominate these four |
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