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1Berkshire Debuts New Downtown Pittsfield Office
The office windows look out on North Street and the 'Sisterhood' mural.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Walking to the 1Berkshire office, you will now be greeted with a view of the "Sisterhood" mural and the Barrington Stage.  On Thursday, the economic development organization held an open house for
Pittsfield's Camping Ordinance Debate Resumes Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Discussion about the proposed "Camping on Public Property" ordinance will continue at Tuesday's City Council meeting, with the ordinance and five directly related petitions on the nearly 1,000-page agenda.  A failed motion to continue the last meeting beyond the four-hour
Governor Opens Application for Career Technical Education Capital Funding for Schools
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are now open for comprehensive high schools and career technical schools to apply for $60 million in Career Technical Education (CTE) program capital grants.    This multi-year funding will support over 2,000 new CTE seats through expansion of
Elizabeth Freeman Center Welcomes Public to New Offices
Executive Director Divya Chaturvedi speaks at Thursday's open house of the new Elizabeth Freeman Center offices.  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Elizabeth Freeman Center held an open house of its new headquarters last week.   The center purchased the Old Central Fire Station on Allen Street  a year
Market 32, Price Chopper and Customers Raise Funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper announced a total donation of $57,313.45 in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).    The recent in-store round-up campaign raised $47,313.45, and Market 32 and Price Chopper matched the fundraiser by providing an additional $10,000.00. The donation was
Longtime Dalton Town Accountant Set to Retire
DALTON, Mass. —  After more than two decades with the town, Town Accountant Sandra Albano will be retiring effective Oct. 2.    During her tenure, she collaborated with the town's departments to manage and document finances, enabling informed budgetary decisions.   Over the past 25 years, Albano
Pittsfield Police Report Busy Labor Day Week
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Police say the week before Labor Day was busy for calls, including a person burning an American flag in Park Square and the rescue of a young bear.  On Monday, the police shared that there were a total of 34 arrests between Aug. 25 and Aug. 30.   "PPD is attempting to
@theMarket: Jobs Weaken Again, Increasing Odds of Rate Cut
The first week of September saw record highs in the stock market, but bad news on Main Street had investors rethink their investment case. The payroll report had a lot to do with that.   The non-farm payrolls report for August, released on Friday morning, was another downside surprise following last month's disappointing
BRTA Fare Free Fixed Route and ADA Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) will continue to be fare free for Fixed Route Bus Services and ADA Complementary Paratransit Services.   Fare free transit service is made possible through funding awarded in the Governor's FY 26 Budget.   The impact of 8 months of fixed
Plan for Merging Pittsfield's Elementary Zones Tabled
The current elementary zones.  PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The School Committee is not ready to adopt an elementary school reorganization plan that moves Stearns students into the proposed Crosby/Conte building.  On Wednesday, it tabled a long-term, three-zone elementary plan that assumes the Stearns population will be
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