 | Pittsfield Schools' Investigation Clears One Administrator
Updated Thursday morning with more information about the Department of Children and Families investigation.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Allegations against one Pittsfield High School staff member have been found to be “unsustained” by an investigator hired by the school district.
On Wednesday, |
| Pittsfield Speller Advances to Regional Bee
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Emily Escalon-Brizuela, winner of the Jonathan Levine Middle School Spelling Bee on Jan. 17, will be one of 17 spellers advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee.
The Region 4 Bee will be held virtually on March 8, 2025, at 9 a.m.
This competition is the next step toward the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which |
| BCC Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2025 Leader College
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility in their communities.
"Achieving the Dream has been coaching |
| Pittsfield Council Supports Legislation Targeting Child Sex Abuse
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— While awaiting findings from the Pittsfield High School (PHS) staff investigation, the City Council voiced its support for legislation aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse.
They urged people at home and in other communities to follow suit.
"This isn't going to happen by just |
| Pittsfield Board Mulls Short Term Rental Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Community Development Board needs some more time with its proposed short-term rental ordinance.
Members want to ensure that Airbnb-type rentals don’t burden neighborhoods while allowing property owners, not corporations, to earn extra income. On Tuesday, the board continued a vote on draft language |
| U.S. Sen. Markey To Headline Rally in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Senator Ed Markey will headline the "No Kings in America! Rally for Democracy" at 2:30 p.m. on Sun., March 9, at the Colonial Theatre.
The event is sponsored by a Four Freedoms Coalition led by Berkshire Democratic Brigades and the Rural Freedom Network in conjunction with Greylock |
| Pittsfield's WinterFest Celebrates Community
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Community members and Berkshire County visitors braved the cold on Friday morning for the city’s second annual Winter Festival.
The event featured various activities, including a fire pit, sledding, s’more-making, a sled design contest and race, and more snowy |
| TIF Proposed for Unistress Expansion
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Additional support for a longtime local concrete business is on Tuesday’s City Council Agenda.
Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a ten-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corporation's $4 million expansion, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.
With a TIE, the company |
 | Pittsfield Co-op Welcomes Lisa Trybus as Retail Lending Team Leader
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the appointment of Lisa Trybus as Senior Vice President, Retail Lending.
In this role, Trybus will oversee the bank's retail lending operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring continued excellence in customer service and loan |
 | Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting Soon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The first phase of improvements to Pontoosuc Lake Park will begin as soon as the ground defrosts.
Work on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer. This will enhance the accessibility of the 23-acre parcel and add a boardwalk along the shore.
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