| 'Safe Haven' Facility Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An upcoming supportive housing facility will be a "Safe Haven" for people struggling with mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness.
Christine Haley, Berkshires site director from the state Department of Mental Health, told the Homeless Advisory Committee on Wednesday that a Maplewood |
 | Letter: Please Elect Tony Pagliarulo
To the Editor:
As we approach our town elections on Monday, I write to encourage residents to vote for Antonio "Tony" Pagliarulo for Select Board. My conclusion from attending both evening sessions of town meeting is that Dalton voters are looking for change — and that Tony will provide the change that they seek.
Tony |
| Berkshire Agricultural Groups Receive Over $124K in State Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced significant grant funding to support agricultural initiatives across Massachusetts, with several organizations in Berkshire County receiving awards.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) will manage these grants through three |
 | Second Round: Dalton Town Meeting Passes Recall, Capital Plan Bylaws
It still took nearly 200 voters 2 1/2 hours to get through a dozen articles on Wednesday.
DALTON, Mass. — After a contentious first meeting on Monday, the annual town meeting continued on Wednesday.
Some 170 registered voters got through the remaining 19 of 31 articles on the warrant during a meeting |
 | BHS Appoints Two Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Ashley Benson, MSW, LICSW, and Matthew Lauro of Mountain One Bank to the BHS Board of Trustees.
"We are excited to welcome Ashley and Matthew to the BHS Board of Trustees," said President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz. "They are |
| Berkshire Carousel Reopening June 14
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Carousel will spin again this summer, powered by a nonprofit organization.
Last week, Berkshire Carousel Inc. announced the ride's grand opening on June 14th at noon. The carousel, located at 50 Center St., has not operated since 2018 was picked up by volunteers earlier this year.
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| Pittsfield Holds First Hearing on School Restructuring
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district's middle and elementary school restructuring aims to give every student equal opportunity regardless of their address.
On Monday, the Middle School Restructuring Committee held a public hearing for the proposal to create an upper elementary school for grades 5-6 and a junior high school for grades |
 | Volunteers Pack Meal Kits for Berkshire Pantries
A volunteer fills a tub wit Spanish rice. The meal kits will go to 13 food pantries in Berkshire County.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Unity can have significant impacts on a community. This was demonstrated during the Berkshire United Way's annual meal kit packing event on Saturday.
More than 100 |
| Pittsfield Interviewing 4 for Interim Superintendent
Update: Mary Jane Rickson has withdrawn from consideration.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four external candidates for Pittsfield's interim superintendent will be interviewed this week.
They are Roland Joyal Jr., Latifah Phillips, Robert Putnam, and Mary Jane Rickson. Outgoing Superintendent Joseph Curtis will step down on July 1 after |
| Pittsfield Homeless Advisory Committee to Host Housing Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee will host a Housing Resource Fair on Thursday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Persip Park on North Street.
In the event of inclement weather, the fair will be relocated to the main room of the Berkshire Athenaeum during the same hours. |
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