| The Retired Investor: Teens Face Robust Summer Job Market
Summer jobs for teenagers are expected to rise this summer. Even better news, while the job openings are higher, so too are the wages young workers can command.
Teens have a long history of labor market participation in America. Between World War II and the end of the 20th century, at least half of the nation's teenagers were |
 | BCArc Names Three New Supervisors
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has promoted Jennifer Newell to Supervisor of Developmental Disability Residential Services, Stephanie Kulzer to Supervisor of Brain Injury Residential Services, and
Melissa Garwacki to Supervisor of Brain Injury Residential Services.
Jennifer started working at BCArc 25 years |
 | BCHS Musing with Melville Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society invites writers and creatives to participate in Musing With Melville, a new program that allows writers and creatives to spend time in Melville's study and be inspired by the same views and atmosphere that inspired "Moby-Dick" and other works.
Musing |
| Thunderstorms to Close out the Week
With warmer temperatures and high humidity this weekend, expect some thunderstorms.
Thursday, June 22 should be mostly pleasant with a high of 77. Sunshine will give way to clouds and some possible showers this afternoon, according to Accuweather.
Expect similar temperatures Friday but with more clouds. A light shower can be expected in |
| BCC Alumni Night at the Pittsfield Suns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold an Alumni Night on Saturday, July 15 at the Pittsfield Suns game.
All BCC alums receive free admission to the game, held at Wahconah Park, located at 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield. The Suns will face the Westfield Starfires.
The game |
| Pittsfield Parks Commission Approves Draft MOU for Springside Pump Track
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than a year after the approval of a bike skills facility in Springside Park, the Parks Commission has approved a draft memorandum of understanding with its purveyors.
The New England Mountain Bike Association plans to place a bicycle skills park and pump track near the north playground of the park at no cost |
| Retired Pittsfield Fire Chief Steps in for Dalton
DALTON, Mass. — Robert Czerwinski has agreed to serve as the interim fire chief for Dalton.
The retired Pittsfield fire chief started his first day on the job Tuesday and has agreed to serve for 90 days until the district can fill the permanent position.
"He's very knowledgeable and I |
| BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year.
The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to |
| Lanesborough Returns Incumbents to Office
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Voters returned both incumbents in the only two races on the town election ballot on Tuesday.
Michael Murphy was elected to a second term on the Select Board with 172 votes; Barbara Davis-Hassan polled 142 votes and Deborah Maynard 131.
Murphy said earlier on Tuesday that he |
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