 | Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Housing, Taxes in Debate
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three mayoral candidates delved into housing, taxes, and city economics during a debate hosted by streaming show "It's Pittsfield Tonight" last week.
Moderated by the video blog's creator Michael Daly, Peter Marchetti, Karen Kalinowsky, and John Krol answered the community's pressing |
| State Allocates $330K for 2 Berkshire Dam Projects
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two Berkshire County dam projects were among 21 across the state receiving funding from the state's Dam and Seawall Program.
Pittsfield's Sandwash Reservoir dam rehabilitation project is receiving $250,000 toward design and permitting; the Plunkett Dam spillway in Hinsdale is getting $82,500 for |
| Lenox Soccer Program Seeks Newcomers from Pre-K to Fourth Grade
LENOX, Mass. -- Beginning soccer players in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade are welcome to join the Mighty Kickers program this fall.
The development program is open to children from any community. Sessnions are held Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School from Sept. 9 through Oct. |
| Solid Waste Forum Urges Support for Upcoming PaintCare Legislation
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—A solid waste forum on Wednesday was held at the Berkshire Innovation Center to gain support for upcoming PaintCare legislation.
Event organizer Thomas Irwin said the forum is the continuation of mass public education on potential solutions for the solid waste |
| Pittsfield Concom OKs Demo, Certificates of Compliance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The conservation commission on Thursday OKed a West Housatonic Street demolition and issued several certificates of compliance.
The panel issued a negative determination on a request for determination of applicability for the demolition of a commercial building at 108 West Housatonic Street, which is in |
| Pittsfield Man Arraigned on Drug, Gun Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, July 5, Dana Hubbard, Jr., 35 of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court for the following charges stemming from two separate offenses:
July 8, 2022, Offense:
Possession Heroin with intent to distribution, subsequent offense
Possession Cocaine with intent to |
| Massachusetts Nonprofit Network to Visit Berkshires Region
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires will host the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network at Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The annual regional meeting brings together nonprofits from all subsectors to network and learn more about current advocacy |
 | Pou Pitches Mass Destruction to CRA Crown
DALTON, Mass. – There was not much separating the 16-and-under softball teams from the Rip City and Mass Destruction travel programs on Saturday night.
But it was just enough to give Mass Destruction a Dalton CRA Invitational title and major bragging rights.
“I feel like there’s been a lot |
 | Berkshire Force 14s Rally to Win Dalton CRA Title
DALTON, Mass. – Just when the Berkshire Force 14-and-under softball team needed a lift, Isabella Williams delivered.
Williams reached on a bunt single in the bottom of the fifth to ignite a five-run rally and send the Force on to a 12-7 win over the Lake Champlain Brewers in the title game of the Dalton CRA Invitational on |
| Pittsfield American 11-Year-Olds Edged in Extra Innings in Sectional
WESTFIELD, Mass. -- The Westfield Little League 11-year-old All-Stars Saturday rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game and went on to an 7-6, eight-inning win over Pittsfield American in an elimination game in the Section 1 Tournament.
The hosts and designated visiting team went into its last at bat |
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