| Mass State Police Not Aware of Any Jihad Threats
BOSTON — State police have released a statement regarding "vigilance and readiness" after a former Hamas leader’s call for a "global day of jihad" on Oct. 13.
"At this time we are aware of no specific or credible threats in Massachusetts related to the attack on Israel or the call for jihad by |
 | Pittsfield School Administrator Details Cell Policy Implementation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There have been over 1,300 violations of the district's new cell phone policy this academic year with more middle schoolers issued lockable cell phone devices.
Lockable devices have been issued 70 times in Pittsfield's middle schools and 34 times in the high schools. A total of 38 secondary students |
 | Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Haunted Houses, and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, haunted houses, and a picnic.
Editor's Pick
Purgatory Road
Community Recreation Association, Dalton
Time: Friday and Saturday, 7 until 10 p.m.
Take a haunted hike behind the Dalton CRA |
| Dalton OKs More ARPA Allocations
DALTON, Mass. — The town has more money left in its American Rescue Plan funds than it previously anticipated.
The town had previously decided to allocate $380,000 for sewer repairs but it was announced during the Select Board meeting on Tuesday that the sewer rehabilitation bids came in substantially lower than what |
| The Retired Investor: Four-Day Workweek
The American work culture has shifted radically since COVID-19. The idea that there is more in life than work is catching on among many workers. Working from home, quiet quitting, and "missing Mondays" are all symptoms of this change as is a four-day workweek.
Most full-time workers and job seekers, when asked, say a |
 | Pittsfield Announces Snow Angel Pilot Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development is piloting a new program this winter, the Snow Angel program.
The program will match community volunteers with a senior or person with a physical disability to assist with snow removal.
Snow on sidewalks can be |
 | Worker Struck and Killed on West Street
The work site was in the eastbound lane of West Street.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A worker died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a construction zone on West Street.
Police say Shane Cassavant, 49, of Lanesborough was working in the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound 2015 Chevrolet |
 | Fundraiser Created Aid Dalton Fire Victims
UPDATED Oct. 12 at 8:56 p.m.—The Fire Marshal determined that the cause of the fire was "careless disposal of smoking materials."
DALTON, Mass. — A GoFundMe was established to help the victims of Monday evening's fire on High Street.
At the time of publication, more than $5,000 had been |
 | Nominations Open for BCC '40 Under Forty' Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024.
40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication |
| Dalton Board of Health Condemns Anthony Road Home
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn, vacate and secure 96 Anthony Road during its meeting on Wednesday night.
Despite the pleas from the home's occupants, Gary Dill and Cheryl Goodkowsky, the board was concerned about their safety and could not grant another extension.
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