| BRPC Invites Applications for Home Modification Loan Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is now accepting applications for the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP).
This state-funded, no-interest loan program assists homeowners and landlords (with fewer than 10 units) in making necessary accessibility modifications to keep disabled or elderly family |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: From Pretzel Slime to Carnival Candy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust will speak at the February Berkshire Green Drinks event, covering the life cycle of slime molds.
This free virtual event will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:00 PM.
According to a press |
 | BArT Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
ADAMS, Mass.— Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 |
| Dalton Water Department To Undergo Water Rate Study
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Water Commissioners approved contracting with Waterworth, a cloud-based platform, for a water rate study.
The study will look at the district's debt, future projects, water infrastructure, inflation, and other factors to provide a guideline on how the district can raise or |
 | 'Enough Abuse' Pitches Services to Pittsfield Amid PHS Scandal
Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Ward facilitated the presentation.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Department is considering a nonprofit's assistance to safeguard children from sexual abuse.
"This is not just your problem," Executive Director of Enough Abuse Jetta Bernier told the School Committee and the City |
| Pittsfield School Building Commission to Review Its Composition
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Does the structure of the School Building Needs Commission fit its upcoming role for a school construction project? This will be explored as deadlines for the proposed Crosby/Conte build approach.
On Tuesday, Commissioner Brendan Sheran said he has been thinking about whether the present order will support the |
| Berkshire Taconic Funding Opportunities Across Four Counties
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is offering nearly 20 grant opportunities and 80 scholarship programs in its winter funding cycle, providing support for nonprofits, students, and community organizations across four counties.
Eligible applicants in Berkshire County, Mass.; Columbia and northeast |
| BMC Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care.
This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care |
| Dalton Cable Panel Works to Update Contract
DALTON, Mass. — The Cable Advisory Commission intends to meet with Spectrum representatives to negotiate the terms of its contract.
The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was acquired by Charter Communications, doing business as Spectrum, in 2016.
The |
 | Pittsfield Looking at Median Safety Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A conversation about median safety has risen from the grave.
Last week, the City Council referred Mayor Peter Marchetti's request to add a section in the City Code for median safety and pedestrian regulation in public roadways to the Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee.
In 2023, Marchetti requested an |
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