| Pittsfield Council Says 'No' to Water Treatment Plant Presentation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Craig Gaetani's talk about saving the city millions of dollars on its water treatment plan will remain at open microphone.
On Tuesday, the City Council shot down a petition from Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick requesting that a public hearing be held to provide Gaetani the opportunity to explain the |
| Pittsfield Police Arrest Man Allegedly Involved in Fatal Stabbing
Update: Josiah Helmer, age 27, was arraigned for murder on Friday in Central Berkshire District Court and held without the right of bail. He is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on Oct. 10.
PITTSFILED, Mass. — A 27-year-old city man has been arrested in Tuesday's fatal stabbing.
Multiple law |
| Wahconah Park Restoration Committee Launches Survey
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In spring 2022, the Wahconah Park grandstand had to be closed to fans due to structural concerns.
The City of Pittsfield and Wahconah Park Restoration Committee is considering how best to proceed with a project that returns fans to a safe grandstand structure that meets handicapped accessibility |
 | Pittsfield's Site 9 Work Going to Bid This Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Work is expected to begin on Site 9 this winter, depending on weather.
Edward Weagle, principal geologist at Roux Associates reported on Wednesday to PEDA plans to award the $10 million redevelopment to a successful bidder in October. The concrete slab and foundations left from the former buildings can begin |
| Pittsfield Homeless Committee Details Accomplishments, Goals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Homelessness Advisory Committee over the last year has worked to understand the many layers of homelessness and how to address service gaps.
To connect housing-insecure community members with services, the panel launched housing resource fairs and plans to continue them on a quarterly |
 | Lanesborough Residents Want a Senior Park
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A group of seniors who are not yet ready to retire from physical activity want to create a "senior park" at Bridge Street Park.
The Select Board on Monday voted to form a Lanesborough Senior Park Initiative after it was approached by resident Linda Pruyne with a proposal to add senior-friendly |
 | LitNet Hires First-Gen College Coordinator
LEE, Mass. The Literacy Network (LitNet) announced the addition of Deisy Escobar to its staff as the organization's First-Generation College Coordinator.
In this newly created role, Escobar will serve as a community ambassador for LitNet by helping to develop programming, outreach, and partnerships centered around |
| District Attorney Reveals Identity of Hancock Man Killed by State Police
HANCOCK, Mass. — The District Attorney's Office identified Phillip Henault as the man shot and killed by a State Police officer responding to a domestic incident.
The identity of the single State Police officer involved has not been made public.
According to State Police, and a statement from the |
 | Pittsfield Council Airs Frustrations With Overgrown Ways
A company was contracted to maintain the medians and borders but has apparently not been able to do so.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors are appalled at the condition of some public ways and have called for action.
On Tuesday, the council sent multiple petitions to the Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities |
 | Letter: Alex Blumin for City Council
To the Editor: I am excited to endorse Mr. Alex Blumin for Ward 2 City Council. When we elect Mr. Blumin, we continue Ward 2's tradition of self-governance. We consistently choose the independent voice to represent our interests. We have a tradition of preserving a philosophy of reasonable inquiry of elected officials, and we demand |
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