| BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts Complex
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As part of the continuing construction work at the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) in Pittsfield, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced temporary parking modifications to accommodate work on the MAC's main parking area.
These changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient |
 | Reader Leaders at the Berkshire Athenaeum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum announced another session of the Reader Leaders program, a unique reading-aloud event aimed at fostering a love of reading for youth in kindergarten through third grade.
The next program will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. and offers a special opportunity |
 | Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound Milestone
Mary Summers picks up food waste from Lee Elementary School. She collects about 2,500 pounds a day, five times what she picked up during her first months of opening.
HINSDALE, Mass. — Mary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost.
She hopes to |
| BCC Announces New Faculty, Staff, Promotions, Title Changes
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced the addition of three faculty/staff members, four promotions and three title changes.
New faculty/staff
Grace Jull joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. She holds a master's of science degree in Anatomy Education and Education for |
| Market 32 Round-Up Fundraiser for Special Olympics
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — From Feb. 16 to March 15, Market 32/Price Chopper customers can round up their change at checkout to support Special Olympics athletes.
All donations will be matched up to $10,000.
Funds raised will help provide coaching, equipment, and opportunities for athletes |
 | County Stars Shine on Championship Saturday
Three Berkshire County high school basketball teams claimed Western Massachusetts crowns on Championship Saturday.
And one area high school wrestler earned a title of his own at the Division 3 State Championships.
Six area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three |
 | Letter: Constitutional Crisis
To the Editor:
In his inaugural speech, the president invoked America in the late 19th century when political corruption was rampant, Jim Crow laws were enacted, and disparities in income and wealth soared. Since then, the daily barrage of presidential edicts have ranged from absurdity, recklessness, vindictiveness and most concerning |
| @theMarket: Inflation and Tariff Fears Drive Markets
Gold continues to make new highs. Soft commodities and materials climb a wall of worry and foreign equities rise from the dead. It is all part of a market mindset that a tariff war is right around the corner.
As April draws near, President Trump continues to reiterate that he is planning to levy tariffs on America's trading |
 | ZBA OKs Signage for Pittsfield's New Hotel
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With approved signage, the Holiday Inn Express on South Street is one step closer to opening.
On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the exemptions that adjust area calculation methods and increase the overall signage. Owned by the Desai family, the $13 million facility will have a 20-foot tall sign by |
 | KB Accounting Names Timothy Brelsford as Director of Operations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mass. — KB Accounting has appointed Timothy (Tim) Brelsford as its new Director of Operations, the company announced on February 3, 2025.
Brelsford brings over 30 years of experience in human services and operations, with expertise in streamlining processes and implementing strategic solutions.
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