| Pittsfield Superintendent Details 'Nightmare' Threat Incident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wednesday's threat incident was Superintendent Joseph Curtis' "absolute worst nightmare."
That morning, a social media threat put Taconic and Pittsfield high schools into "hold-in-passing" procedures. It was lifted a couple of hours later when the Pittsfield Police Department confirmed |
 | Protecting Your Assets: How FDIC and DIF Protect Your Deposits
In this time of economic uncertainty, keeping your money secure should be a top priority. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF) play crucial roles in safeguarding your deposits.
FDIC Insurance: Your First Line of Defense
More than just a sticker on the door at your bank, the |
| Pittsfield Police Say No School Threat Posed by Social Media Post
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investigating a social media threat related to the Pittsfield Public Schools.
"The Pittsfield Police Department has confirmed that the online social media post in question depicted an Orbeez gun, a type of toy gel blaster. As of right now, the Pittsfield Police Department has |
| Berkshire LGBTQ+ Leaders Launch Monthly Networking Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, and community leaders are coming together to launch the new LGBTQ Business & Leaders Networking Monthly Networking Event on the third Wednesday each month, beginning March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Inaugural meeting will be hosted |
| Pittsfield Council Backs Transgender Community
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors on Tuesday assured members of the LGBTQIA-plus community "We're on your side."
"To any young people in the LGBTQ-plus community or anyone else who I guess is still figuring it out, wherever you fall in the spectrum, whoever you are, there is nothing wrong with you and |
 | BHS Appoints Vice President of Quality
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Susan Gazzillo, MSN, RN, CRNI, has been named Vice President of Quality for BHS.
Gazzillo previously served as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care for the past three years. She was selected after a nationwide search for this system-wide |
 | Co-Op Bank Promotes Vice President, Senior Credit Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa M. Lawler to Vice President, Senior Credit Officer.
In this role, Lawler will continue to play a part in helping local businesses secure the financing they need to thrive, while also contributing to the growth and |
| Additional Stearns Staffers on Leave Amid 'De-escalation' Allegations
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Additional Stearns Elementary School staff members have been placed on leave amid allegations of using a bathroom to "de-escalate" students.
On Monday, Principal Sara Luciani notified the school community "as our investigation continues and new information has been obtained, additional |
| Pittsfield Preparing to Fix Potholes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield is addressing the potholes in the city with two phases.
Every winter potholes appear throughout the county because of the harsh weather and cold temperatures; they often are unable to be filled fast enough and roads to become damaged.
Commissioner of Public Utilities Ricardo Morales addressed the |
| Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Petricca TIF
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Some city councilors are happy to support a longtime city construction company's expansion. It will take a majority of the council support the tax exemption plan.
On Monday, the Finance subcommittee voted in favor of a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corp.'s $4 million expansion at |
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