| Pittsfield School Committee to See Flag Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee will decide a policy to keep flag displays consistent with the district's sentiments.
On the agenda for Wednesday's meeting is a first reading of a "Flag Protocols on School Property" policy similar to an ordinance adopted by the City Council the prior |
 | Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Reach New England Regional Semis
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Bryce Hoff went 6 and two-third innings on the mound Monday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars to a 7-2 win over Brattleboro, Vt., at the New England Regional Championships.
The win sends Pittsfield into Tuesday morning’s semi-final game against Eastern Massachusetts |
 | Local Kid Starts Small Business to Save up for a Car
The walking sticks get a leather handle, the footprint of an animal and Bradley's initials.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A local boy is selling a walking aid to earn money for some wheels.
Bradley DeZess, 12, is making walking sticks this summer with the goal of saving enough money over the next |
 | Pittsfield Police Arrest Suspect in Bank Robbery Incident
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is being charged in a Monday morning robbery at Berkshire Bank.
James Scales IV, 38, allegedly passed a note to a teller, brandished a knife, and fled the bank with some cash.
"The suspect reportedly passed a note to a teller, brandished a knife, and fled |
| Pittsfield Co-op Hires South Street Assistant Branch Manager
Felicia Sayers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Co-operative Bank has hired Felicia Sayers as assistant branch manager of its South Street location.
Sayers brings with her a strong track record of supervising staff, overseeing branch operations, and mentoring team members, all while maintaining her own |
 | Nature Conservancy Welcomes Hikers to New Washington Trail
A kiosk offers information on the trail and conserved woodlands.
WASHINGTON, Mass. — The Nature Conservancy created a trail along Coles Brook with the property's history in mind.
On Friday, the nonprofit held the first guided walk through the Headwaters Trail Loop, located in the Coles Brook |
| Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Lose, Stay Alive at New England Regional
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Smithfield, R.I., Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars Sunday handed Pittsfield a 7-4 loss in the pool play finale at the New England Regional Championship.
The Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s (2-1) advance to Monday morning’s bracket play, where they will face Brattleboro, Vt., at 10 a.m. for a berth |
| Berkshire Force a Force To Be Reckoned With at CRA Tourney
DALTON, Mass. – The only force stronger than the Berkshire Force on Sunday was Mother Nature.
The Pittsfield-based travel softball program won two age-division titles and was on its way to a third before a mid-afternoon storm caused a premature end to the 14-and-under division final at Pine Grove Park.
The |
| Pittsfield Releases First Cultural Plan
Sculptor Peter Vacchina provided this photo with the community tile mural at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Arts are in the genetic makeup of Pittsfield, and now the city has a formal plan to support creatives and restore civic pride.
The first Cultural Plan was released in late June. A |
| Sheffield American Legion Team Tops Post 68-2 in Tournament
MILFORD, Mass. – Robert Baer went 2-for-3 with four RBIs Sunday to lead the Sheffield Post 340 Seniors to a 13-3 win over Pittsfield Post 68-2 in the Massachusetts American Legion Tournament.
Christian Blanchard, Jack Bissaillon, Ben Kelly and Brady Carpenter each had a pair of hits in a 14-hit attack for Sheffield, which |
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