| Pittsfield Community Radio, WTBR To Hold Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD Mass. — Pittsfield Community Radio, 89.7 WTBR-FM, will be holding a one-day on-air fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All money raised during the on-air fundraiser will go towards continuing the mission of providing the community with a non-profit, non-commercial radio station to |
 | BCC On Final Stretch of $10M Upgrades
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College hopes to have a majority of its multimillion dollar campus improvements completed by the end of the month.
Students and staff may have noticed various construction areas at BCC over the last year. These include upgrades to the Boland Theater lobby, exterior pavers, the quad, |
 | Veteran Spotlight: Navy Radioman Robert Mercurio
EAST FALMOUTH, Mass. — I had another wonderful opportunity to interview a member of The Greatest Generation.
Robert Mercurio served his country in the Navy as a radioman, first class, from 1942 to 1946. He would also serve four years in the Reserves, being discharged in 1950.
At 99 years of age, |
| Protestors Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man who came to argue with protesters on Thursday for calling for a ceasefire in Gaza left with a better understanding of their position.
"That guy came basically supporting Israel, and saying that Israelis have a right to defend themselves, and basically supporting the American policy |
 | Carr Hardware Donates to Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Carr Hardware celebrated 95 years during their Carr-nniversary Weekend in September and with assistance from their loyal customers, was able to raise $7,232, which will be donated to the Berkshire Humane Society today.
Over the Weekend, Carr Hardware hosted a bucket sale that allowed customers to |
| Governor to Change Mass Rehabilitation Commission's Name
BOSTON –?The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation to rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to MassAbility to better represent the agency's role in helping those with disabilities gain autonomy and independence.
The proposed name change is part of the office's ongoing efforts to |
 | Dalton Historical Commission Reviews Next Steps for 2nd District
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission is reviewing next steps toward establishing its second historical district.
The proposed Dalton Center Historic District runs along Main Street and features a variety of landmarks including Mitchell Tavern, St. Agnes' Church, Zenas Crane Colt's colonial revival, and many |
| Fire Officials Issue Home Heating Reminder
STOW, Mass. — A three-alarm fire in Revere started with a furnace, prompting a reminder from fire officials to pay special attention to home heating safety.
Heating equipment is the #1 source of carbon monoxide at home and the second-leading cause of residential fires in Massachusetts.
"As the |
| Governor Issues New Clemency Guidelines for Criminal Justice System
Governor Issues New Clemency Guidelines for Criminal Justice System BOSTON – Governor Maura T. Healey released new clemency guidelines that align with her administration's commitment to center fairness and equity in the criminal justice system.
These guidelines are designed to provide guidance to petitioners |
| Dalton Cultural Council Tentatively Approves Grant Applications
DALTON, Mass. — The Cultural Council tentatively approved partially funding various grant applications for local events and initiatives during its meeting on Monday.
The council's priorities are to improve the quality of life for residents by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities |
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