| BCC Fall Semester Starts Sept. 5
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its fall semester Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
A variety of learning options are offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Prospective students may register any time online, or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Center. There, |
 | Pittsfield Licensing Board Pulls Used-Car Dealer's License
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A used-car dealership has been shut down because of alleged misconduct.
On Monday, the Licensing Board unanimously revoked the dealer's license for Wheels and Deals Automotive on East Street after hearing over an hour of testimony about unethical — and possibly illegal — business operations from |
 | Free Kids' Paint and Sip and Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host a Free Kids' Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7 pm.
It will take place in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry's and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street).
This free animal-themed |
 | Licensing Board Approves Keno, Later Hours for Pittsfield Eateries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An old name will soon open in the former Tahiti Takeout on Wahconah Street.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a Keno license for Hudpuckers and the owner reported that they plan to open in about a month. The name is a nod to Bobby Hudpuckers, a popular eatery that closed more than 10 years |
| Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Awarded MassDevelopment Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. was awarded a $65,000 grant from MassDevelopment to fund three projects in the city.
Projects include: "The Lab" at the Boys & Girls Club of The Berkshires, the Pittsfield Community Design Center ("Urban Room"), and Let it Shine! A Celebration of Public |
 | Pittsfield Launches Applications for Citizens Academy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield's Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August.
The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government. Participants will gain awareness on the various functions |
| Dalton Police Department Receives Medication Disposal Grant
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board accepted a Medication Education and Disposal grant for the Police Department during its meeting last month.
The grant in the amount of $1,300 will help cover the cost of collecting and disposing of unwanted household medicine.
The department has had the |
 | Thunder, ACS Swat Reach 12-Year-Old County Final
DALTON, Mass. -- Avery Lane and Gianna Witek Monday combined on a two-hitter to send the Greylock Thunder Black to the championship game of the Berkshire County Fast Pitch Softball League 12-and-under division.
The Thunder beat Dalton, 8-1, at Chamberlain Park to earn a date against Adams-Cheshire-Savoy Swat, an 18-17 winner over |
| Central Berkshire Mulls Implementing Yondr Pouches
Yondr pouches lock digital devices so they can't be used during school.
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee is still mulling over introducing Yondr pouches to its middle and high schools.
The goal of the policy change is to help students be more engaged in school and |
| Pittsfield Zoning Board to Review Sign Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials believe it's time to update regulations on illuminated signage in response to advancements in technology.
Permitting coordinator Amber Spring told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week that the Ordinance Review Committee would like its input on the city's sign ordinance. The request is part |
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