 | Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes New Dentist
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry announced that Logan Wilson will be joining our practice beginning July 10.
After growing up in Lanesborough and receiving his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University in Boston, Logan graduated with his dental degree from the University of New England in |
 | Juneteenth Message: 'Let's Be We the People'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County residents this weekend gathered to recognize the nation's shameful past, celebrate the accomplishments of present-day artists and scholars and commit to the struggle to build a better future.
Juneteenth festivals were held in North Adams on Saturday and Pittsfield on Sunday, |
| Pittsfield Council OKs TIF for Bousquet Sport
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council last week approved a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Bousquet Sport that will relieve about $215,000 in real estate taxes — but not without pushback.
"I think it's wrong that we are giving tax breaks to the rich and we are sitting there emptying the pockets— and |
| Mild Drought Conditions Declared in Berkshire County
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Western and Cape Cod Regions of Massachusetts following more than two months of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures.
A Level 1-Mild Drought, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, |
 | Teacher of the Month: Breanna Sumy
Breanna Sumy, third from right, with her fourth-grade classroom.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School fourth-grade teacher Breanna Sumy was selected as the April's Teacher of the Month.
The Teacher of the Month series runs for the next 11 months in partnership with Berkshire Community |
| Governor Announces Creation of Community Climate Bank
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, the nation's first green bank dedicated to affordable housing.
This initiative, seeded with $50 million in state funds from the Department of Environmental Protection, is designed to maximize investment in the |
| MassRMV Announces Standard Driver's Licenses Regardless of Immigration Status
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced plans to implement the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), effective on July 1.
Under the new law, eligible Massachusetts residents can apply to obtain a Standard (Class D or M) driver's license, regardless of immigration status, as the WFMA |
| Eversource Ready for 2023 Hurricane Season
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — As the 2023 hurricane season begins, Eversource is reminding customers about the importance of preparing and planning for major storms.
The changing climate is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather, and the energy company works year-round to strengthen the grid through upgrades, |
| Governor Re-Nominates Member of Massachusetts Parole Board
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced that she is re-nominating Dr. Charlene Bonner to the Massachusetts Parole Board.
Dr. Bonner has served on the board since 2011 and will be entering her fourth term. The Parole Board is an agency within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and is the decisional |
 | Fitch-Hoose House Museum Opens in Dalton
DALTON, Mass. — The historic Fitch-Hoose House Museum, on 6 Gulf Road, is open for the season every Saturday from 1 until 3 p.m. through September. Admission is free.
The house was built in 1846 and is the last remaining home of Dalton's early Black residential neighborhood.
The 177-year-old |
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