| Dalton Historical Commission Finds Cheaper Fireproof Cabinet
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission voted to purchase a used four-drawer fireproof cabinet from BBE Office Interiors during its meeting last week.
Commissioner Thomas Synder said BBE had two four-drawer fireproof cabinets for $800 a piece.
The commission decided to only purchase one of |
 | New Leadership at Berkshire County Arc Ready for New Challenges
Maryann Hyatt presides over her first Berkshire County Arc annual meeting since she was named president and CEO in March.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Coming off a year in which her agency cared for more than 1,000 individuals and their families, Berkshire Arc President Maryann Hyatt reminded supporters Friday that |
| Councilor Kalinowsky Joins Pittsfield Mayoral Race
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield has a fourth mayoral candidate and it's another member of the City Council.
Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowksy has taken out papers for mayor. She joins the council's current president, Peter Marchetti, former councilor John Krol, and former marketing director of Krofta Engineering Craig |
| Lee Man Sentenced for Indecent Assault and Battery
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday, June 16, Dillon Curtin, 31 of Lee, was sentenced to two years in the House of Corrections.
Charges include Dissemination of Photograph of a Person in the Nude without Consent and two years' of probation to follow for Possession of a Firearm without a Firearms Identification Card, Improper |
 | 1Berkshire Announces Staff Promotions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced the promotions of staff members Benjamin Lamb and Kristen Harrington effective April 1, 2023, in recognition of their achievements, contributions and dedication to the organization and its initiatives throughout Berkshire County.
Promotions
Benjamin Lamb has been |
| PHS Implements Safety Measure on Finding Note
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — School officials requested extra police presence at Pittsfield High School on Wednesday and Thursday after a note was left in the building.
The high school was in a "hold in passing" for less than an hour Wednesday morning because of a note left by the apparent intruder the previous day. |
 | Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Demos for Christian Center Expansion
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Christian Center plans to demolish two deteriorated buildings on its property to expand its footprint for increased community service.
On Monday, the Historical Commission approved the demolition of 183-185 Robbins Ave. and 187-191 Robbins Ave., which are said to be beyond |
 | BCHS Presents 'Sailing Towards My Father'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, June 21, the Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) will present "Sailing Towards My Father," a one-man play about Herman Melville performed by Stephen Collins and written and directed by Carl A. Rossi.
The play chronicles Melville's life from youth to old age, |
| Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust Housing Listening Session
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust is holding a community meeting to hear from residents about current housing needs.
The Affordable Housing Trust is a seven-member board that was formed to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing within the City of Pittsfield |
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