 | 'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal
Parent Jackie Ricci says she is furious that the school has 'been endangered by unqualified and improperly trained administrators.'
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— "Disgusting," an "abomination," and warranting a "clean house."
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield |
| PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.
The school last week put two of its administrators on leave because of external investigations: Dean of Students Lavante |
| 1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire, thanks in part to funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced its upcoming slate of technical assistance offerings through the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program (BERP).
Through its series of cohorts spanning nearly four years, the Berkshire Economic Recovery |
| BRTA Looking for 50-Year Customers to Celebrate their Loyalty
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is marking its 50th anniversary this year with an initiative to honor riders who have utilized the BRTA throughout its history.
BRTA is inviting riders who have been using its services since the beginning to be featured in the organization's upcoming annual |
| BCC Offers Free EMT Basic Training Course
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Workforce & Community Education Program at Berkshire Community College (BCC) presents an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic training course from Jan. 23 through
April 26, 2025.
Two class times will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays, either noon-4 p.m. or 6-10 p.m., plus every |
 | Pittsfield Licensing Board Greenlights Nissan Dealership
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nissan of Pittsfield will operate under new ownership as "Bella Nissan of Pittsfield" after a problematic past.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a 2024 Class 1 auto dealer license for the 25 West Housatonic St. business. New owners Javier Columbie and Benjamin Farber want to turn the dealership |
 | Wahconah Senior Presented 2024 Superintendents Award
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde has been presented with the Superintendents' Award.
Central Berkshire Regional Superintendent of Schools Leslie Blake-Davis made the award at last week's School Committee meeting.
Kunde earned the Massachusetts Association of |
| South Community Food Pantry Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The South Community Food Pantry announced its Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser, a campaign to provide local families in need with gift cards to a local grocery store this holiday season.
The pantry will be closed for several days during the holiday weeks to allow volunteers to enjoy time with their |
| BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2023.
A variety of learning options is offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Fully online options are now available for associate degrees and certificates in business, medical coding and liberal arts.
Thanks to |
| EPA Extends Deadline for Evaluating PCB Reduction Proposals at GE/Housatonic Site
BOSTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the extension of the deadline to evaluate proposals received for the Reducing Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Concentrations and/or Toxicity in Soil and Sediment at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site Challenge due to the number of proposals submitted.
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