 | RSVP Recognizes Volunteers with Annual Luncheon
In 2022, the 268 RSVP volunteers collectively donated 32,701 hours of their time to the community.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Friday afternoon at Country Club of Pittsfield to honor volunteers and staff who helped make an impact to the |
 | Pittsfield Housing Development Seeks Local, State Incentives
There is a proposal to turn the office building at 100 Wendell (seen via Google Maps) into 28 units of mixed-income housing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer is requesting an amendment to the Housing Development Zone and a 10-year tax increment exemption for a proposed housing development on Wendell |
| Hancock Shaker Village Appoints Director and CEO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Trustees of Hancock Shaker Village announced that Carrie Holland has been appointed Director and CEO, following a 2- 2-month term as Interim Director.
Prior to serving as Interim Director, Holland served on the board of Hancock Shaker Village since 2020 and most recently served as Vice |
 | Guild of Berkshire Artists Exhibit for Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society is showcasing and selling work by local artists to help raise funds.
The Guild of Berkshire Artists has collaborated with the animal shelter to showcase and sell work created by local artists ranging in mediums including photography, abstract, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and |
 | Hot Plate Brewery Witchy Wednesday Salon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Building on their monthly Wednesday Night Salon series, Hot Plate Brewing Co. is making this month's salon a little spooky.
They are partnering with local businesses, performers, and artisans to showcase talent that exists in Downtown Pittsfield. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Oct. 23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Oct. 23:
Monday, Oct.23: First-course paving on Hillcrest Avenue, Barker Road and Taylor Street
Tuesday, Oct.24: Curbing installation on Howe Road
Wednesday, Oct. 25: Finish paving on Kenilworth Street, Hillcrest |
 | Greylock Branch Designated 'Juntos Avanzamos'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There was music and celebration at Greylock Federal Credit Union's Kellogg St. branch on Friday as it marked a feat in diversity.
A ceremony was held for its achievement of "Juntos Avanzamos" status, a national designation for credit unions committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant |
| Governor Files Legislation Unlocking $800M to Compete for Federal Funding
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey filed legislation and signed an executive order to enhance the administration's aggressive approach to competing for the historic amounts of federal funding made available to Massachusetts by the Biden Administration.
Massachusetts has the chance to compete for and win up to $17.5 |
| DFS Launches Tool to Track Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
STOW—State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced that the Department of Fire Services will begin tracking fires involving lithium-ion batteries, which are increasing in frequency nationwide and have killed more than a dozen people in New York City this year.
"Across the country, and most visibly in New York |
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