| Berkshire Humane Society Expands Veterinary Services
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Humane Society's Wellness Clinic on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield is expanding services to underserved dog and cat owners in Berkshire County by hiring veterinarians, Melissa Brady and Dinah Russell and securing a $20,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Weiderhold Foundation.
The |
 | Pittsfield Councilors Discuss Ban on Median Standing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors feel that people standing in roadway medians — from panhandlers to protesters — is a public safety hazard and want to find a solution.
On Tuesday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee mulled a petition from Council President Peter Marchetti requesting to create an |
| Man Found Guilty of Motor Vehicle Homicide in Becket
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Stanley Kardys, 70 of West Granby Conn., was found guilty in Central Berkshire District Court of Motor Vehicle Homicide Negligent Operation.
Judge Tyne sentenced Kardys to 90 days in the House of Corrections.
The Commonwealth requested 18 months in the |
| MCLA Announces Theatre, Music Productions for 2023-2024 Season
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre and Music departments announced the 2023-2024 season of performances with four productions including visiting performing artists, guest directors, and student directors in addition to two student concerts.
The fall season opens on Nov. 3 |
| Krol 'Moving On' From Money Accusations After More Charges Found
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol says he is done addressing allegations of improperly spending a nonprofit cat rescue's funds after more charges against the account were discovered by The Berkshire Eagle.
Four of the charges were attempted business excise tax payments and were found in documents that Krol |
| Lanesborough Public Safety Panel Explores Variables
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Public Safety Building Committee continues to chip away at the planning of the town's public safety facility project.
There are a lot of unknown variables that the committee is attempting to make clearer including the cost and scope of the project to the most feasible funding options |
 | Berkshire Census Shows Small, Aging But More Diverse Population
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 2020 U.S. Census shows that the county's population is decreasing and aging but is getting more diverse.
Last week, the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission was presented with a summary of data released in May. More than 63 percent of Berkshire County residents self-responded and the remaining were |
 | Lanesborough Senior Park Initiative Sees First Members
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town's Senior Park Initiative is shaping up with four official members.
Last week, the Select Board voted to appoint Linda Pruyne, James Neureuther, William Cook, and Preston Repenning to the committee. The deadline for citizens' interest forms was extended to give more residents a chance to |
| PCTV Hosts 36th Annual Meeting and Celebration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Cable Broadcasting, Inc., which operates Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV) and WTBR-FM, held its 36th Annual Meeting and Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Polish Falcons Club on Belair Avenue.
New board members were elected, and recognitions of achievement in |
| Hudpuckers Gets Entertainment License, Extended Hours on Opening Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On its opening day, the Licensing Board granted Wahconah Street's new restaurant an extension of hours and entertainment license.
Hudpuckers Pub and Grill opened on Monday in the former Tahiti Takeout. The name is a nod to Bobby Hudpuckers, a popular eatery that closed more than 10 years |
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