 | Nonprofit Leaders Recognized for Service to Berkshire County
Associate Director McCaela Donovan, left, and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires founder Liana Toscanini open the award ceremony.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seven nonprofit leaders, described as "the best of who we are," have been recognized for their drive to make the Berkshires a better place.
The |
| Traffic Detour in Effect on Valentine Road
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to underground utility work, including the replacement of a water line, Valentine Road, from West Street to Lakeway Drive, will be closed to thru traffic.
A detour for thru traffic is in place for the duration of this project which is expected to be completed in the early fall.
Drivers |
 | Pittsfield's Pecks Road Bridge Opens
The old bridge was demolished last year and the new one completed within six months. The span had been limited to one lane for five years.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After nearly a year of full closure, the Peck's Road bridge is back online.
On Tuesday, the city announced on social media that the $1,689,000 |
| Fire Officials Warn Against Dangerous Laptop Fire Social Media 'Challenge'
STOW, Mass. — State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts fire chiefs are cautioning against a social media "challenge" that encourages inserting conductive objects into laptop computer ports. This action can lead to short circuits, increased temperatures, smoke, sparks, or fire, potentially causing |
| Pittsfield Mulling Ways to Rein In Offensive Public Comment
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While the fate of public comment seems secure, city officials are considering how to avoid "concerning language" in residents' allotted three minutes.
At last week's City Council meeting, President Peter White read an email into the record to avoid an Open Meeting Law violation. He had replied |
 | Dalton Chief: Budget Cuts Would Affect Staffing, Response Times
DALTON, Mass. —
Police Chief Deanna Strout warned Monday night that significant cuts to her budget would mean losing officers, K-9s and community policing programs.
The chief defended her department at Monday's Select Board meeting after town meeting rejected the Police Department budget two weeks |
 | Letter: Berkshire Health Systems Celebrates Employee Month
To the Editor:
Every May, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) celebrates Employee Appreciation Month, recognizing the dedication of our talented team of 4,000-plus employees. United by a shared mission, vision, and set of values, our integrated system provides coordinated care for patients across Berkshire County. This month, I invite you all |
 | Letter: Hope, Integrity, and the Challenge of Speaking Up in Dalton
To the Editor:
Over the last three months, I've had the privilege of working closely with Robert Collins as he made a sincere and determined effort to address several of Dalton's long standing needs. One of the greatest gifts he offered our town was hope — hope nurtured by his refreshing, genuine willingness to listen, help |
| Dalton Election Results Are Accurate
DALTON, Mass. — The results of the annual election are not in question, Town Clerk Heather Hunt told iBerkshires, following rumors of nonresidents voting on May 12.
"There's so many checks and balances that that would just never happen. I don't think that that happened. I'm not questioning the results |
| Pittsfield Sees Rise in Potential School Committee Candidates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Interest for a seat on the School Committee has boomed as the community continues to ask for more answers on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
Ciara Batory, who filed a public records request that resulted in the secretary of state's office ordering the release of non-exempt parts of Bulkley Richardson |
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