| BCC Sees Increase in Enrolled Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) reports an increase in students from 1,367 in 2022 to 1,601 in 2023, representing an increase of 17.1 percent--the largest percent increase in students since the institution started tracking this metric in 1991.
The last time BCC experienced an increase of this |
| Haddad Auto Marks 90 Years
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Over the last 90 years, Haddad Auto has withstood many changes but one thing has remained the same: its commitment to its staff and community.
Even after all these years, the dealership remains a family business, run by third-generation owner George L. Haddad.
The dealership has gone |
| Governor Releases Readiness Plan to Protect Against Extreme Weather
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration released its Statewide Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, known as ResilientMass.
In total, the ResilientMass plan details 142 actions across state agencies that are tracked publicly at resilient.mass.gov.
Key actions include establishing an Office of |
| Berkshire East Named a 2023 Mass Save Climate Leader
CHARLEMONT, Mass. — Berkshire East Mountain Resort has been named a 2023 Climate Leader by the Sponsors of Mass Save.
The award, given to 14 recipients, recognizes long-term energy efficiency commitment and dedication by leveraging the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers.
"We are |
| Two Pittsfield Upperclassmen Given Academic Excellence Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two high school students, one from Taconic and one from Pittsfield High, were honored with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificate of Academic Excellence in front of the School Committee on Wednesday.
PHS senior Joseph Weiner and Taconic senior Anna Potochevska were |
| Fitch-Hoose House Receives Another Painting Donation
DALTON, Mass. — The Fitch-Hoose House has received another George Hoose painting donation.
The landscape painting was donated by Karen and Patricia Quinn, who discovered it while working on the Linda Gaffney estate.
This is not the only donation that the Historical Commission has recently |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 16
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that the following road work is planned to take place starting Monday, Oct. 16:
Monday, Oct. 16: Milling of Howe Road and Taylor Street
Tuesday, Oct. 17: First course of paving on Rose Terrace & Howe Road
Wednesday, Oct. 18: Milling of Hillcrest Avenue, Kenilworth Street and |
 | Countywide Digital Equity Project Studies Pittsfield First
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A countywide project aims to bridge the "digital divide" between populations.
Pittsfield is the first of 14 local communities to participate in the digital equity planning project through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
The focus is |
| State Promotes Inclusive Emergency Management For Those Living with Disabilities
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize a partnership to strengthen access and equity throughout state and local emergency management. T
The joint effort will elevate the unique needs of individuals with |
| BCC Continues Series of free MassReconnect Information Sessions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) continues its series of special community college information sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 5 pm and Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 pm.
The Nov. 1 session will be held in Room G-12 on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. The Nov. 30 session |
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