 | Dalton Residents Demand Action on Concrete Company's Dust
A bagged sample of dust taken from a back porch.
DALTON, Mass. — Nearly 100 residents turned up at the Board of Health meeting on Wednesday night to complain of dust and particulates coating their neighborhood from Berkshire Concrete and allegedly causing health issues.
The meeting was initially |
 | Pittsfield Superintendent Announces Resignation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After 30 years with the district, Superintendent Joseph Curtis has decided to step down in June.
"Serving as your superintendent has been the honor of a lifetime," he said.
"Pittsfield Public Schools and the City of Pittsfield will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for |
 | 1Berkshire Introduces Newly Elected Board Members and Officers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced its 2025 slate of newly reelected board members and officers, as well as the addition of new board members.
These individuals will each help support the work of 1Berkshire as the marketing and economic development organization for the region. All these officers and board members were |
| BCAC Offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Eligible Residents
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) is offering free tax preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for individuals living or working in Massachusetts with a gross income of $67,000 or less.
The program prioritizes seniors, people with disabilities, |
 | Harvey Joins Pittsfield Co-op's Retail Mortgage Team
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the appointment of LouAnn A. Harvey as a VP, Mortgage Originator for South County within its Retail Mortgage Department.
With more than three decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Harvey brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track |
| Nomination Papers Ready for Dalton Town Election
DALTON, Mass. — Nomination papers for the annual town election on May 12 are now available in the town clerk's office.
The offices up for election are two members of the Select Board each for three-year terms; two members of the Planning Board, also for three-year terms; one cemetery trustee for three years; four |
 | Dalton Police Officer Receives Commendation
DALTON, Mass. — Police Officer Chelsea Eichstedt received a commendation and a life-saving award during the Select Board meeting on Monday for her professionalism and empathy demonstrated during a call on Feb. 4.
Eichstedt was dispatched to the home of a 39-year-old man with Down syndrome who was |
| BCC Names Fall Dean's List Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced it has named 522 students to the fall 2024 dean's list.
To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation. All |
| BCC's '40 Under Forty' Winners to be Honored
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), together with partners 1Berkshire and Mill Town Foundation, will honor the winners of its annual 40 Under Forty Awards on Thursday, March 27 at 5 pm in the Robert Boland Theater, located on the main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Tickets are $75 per person |
 | Petricca Industries Plans Expansion, Seeks Funding
Petricca anticipates adding 50 jobs along with the building addition.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Petricca Industries is planning a 15,500-square-foot expansion that will add 50 more employees.
On Tuesday the City Council acted as a decades-defunct financing authority to OK MassDevelopment assistance for the company at 550 |
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