 | Worldwide PowerSchool Breach Reaches Pittsfield, North Berkshire Schools
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Public Schools students and teachers had their personal information accessed as part of a worldwide PowerSchool breach. Mount Greylock Regional School District and Northern Berkshire School Union also reported some data was accessed.
"This is not unique to the city of |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum to Host Teen Art Party
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum will host a Teen Art Party on Jan. 13, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the library, located at 1 Wendell Avenue.
The event, open to teens aged 12 to 18, will feature a mini canvas contest, painting, drawing, crafts, food, and games. Participants can use the Library's craft |
 | Weekend Outlook: Dance Parties, Nature Walks & More
We are already more than a week into the new year! Unwind with local events this weekend including bingo, nature activities, dance parties, and more.
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Officer Michael J. Silver Memorial Game
Berkshire School, Sheffield
Time: Saturday, Jan. 11, noon
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 | 2nd Street Elects Board Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Second Street Second Chances (2nd Street) announces the election of three members to its board of directors.
Gabriela Leon is an outreach coordinator and recovery coach at Berkshire Connections, specializing in supporting pregnant and postpartum women with a history of, or active, substance use disorder. |
| Pittsfield Launches Free Naloxone Distribution Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Health Department is pleased to announce that it is now providing free Naloxone kits.
The Department has qualified to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Community Naloxone Program (CNP).
Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication |
| Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Regionalization
DALTON, Mass. — Public Safety Advisory Committee members have constantly emphasized the need to obtain funding toward a new police station to lessen the burden on taxpayers.
The Select Board allocated $100,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act funds for a feasibility study and a grant consultant rather |
 | PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid Scandal
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Pittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the scandal that's embroiled the school.
Their ask? Think twice before making negative comments as an outsider.
"Right now, our school is going through, obviously, a lot but from what I have personally seen, I don't think our |
 | 'Poor' Pontoosuc Avenue Bridge to Be Replaced
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Pontoosuc Avenue bridge has been in poor condition for a decade and will be replaced next year with improved pedestrian access.
Officials assure the public that it is not in danger of failing before construction begins. A detour will use Briggs Avenue for through traffic between Wahconah Street and Pontoosuc |
| Berkshire Schools Awarded Early College Program Grants
BOSTON — Bard College at Simon's Rock was awarded a $60,000 Early College Capacity Grant and Pittsfield High School and Taconic were both awarded $50,000 Early College Planning Grants with Berkshire Community College.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is awarding $8 million in designated Early College |
 | Elder Service Providers Push for More State Funding in Home Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County Inc. fears that state budget deficits for fiscal year 2025 will negatively impact home care.
The agency joins others in the sector asking for additional funding in a supplemental budget to avoid consumers being put on a waitlist, or managed intake, for the state Home Care |
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