| Pittsfield Charter Panel Defers Pay for Elected Officials
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While recognizing it is a noble suggestion, the Charter Review Commission feels pay raises for elected officials are an ordinance or budgetary discussion.
The commission last week motioned to thank city councilors for bringing pay raises to their attention but communicate it is better suited for the city code and |
| Governor Launches Increased Annuity for Veterans and Families through HERO Act
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing that Massachusetts veterans and their families will begin receiving increased benefits in February 2025 as part of the historic HERO Act that Governor Healey signed into law last year. This is the first increase in 17 years to the annual annuity for 100 percent |
| Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Regional Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign has provided funding for four regional food banks, resulting in the donation of 1 million meals to those in need.
The campaign supports local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, and other organizations that assist communities in Massachusetts and |
| State Reviewing Dalton's Proposed Second Historical District
DALTON, Mass. — The State Historical Commission has received the preliminary documentation required in the process of establishing the town's second historical district.
The proposed district starts at Park Avenue, where Main Street Cemetery is, and goes down to Depot Street. It then goes up High and North |
| Pittsfield Health Initiative Vaccinates Underrepresented Population
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Health Department worked to vaccinate Hispanic community members after noticing they were underrepresented.
At Wednesday's Board of Health meeting, public health nurse Patricia Tremblay and community health worker Gabrielle DiMassimo presented the results of the targeted initiative to address |
| Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide
BOSTON — Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024.
Sometimes called tiny homes or in-law suites, ADUs are small, independent living spaces |
 | Dalton Fire District Ambulance Arrives
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District's new ambulance has arrived and is anticipated to be in service by March 1 as an Advanced Life Support unit.
The new apparatus arrived in basic white so still needs its decals and lettering put on and to be outfitted with supplies.
In December, district voters approved |
| Hot Plate Brewing Finalist For USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Hot Plate Brewing Co., the only Latina-owned brewery in Massachusetts, was recently named a finalist for the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best New Brewery.
Since opening their doors in downtown Pittsfield in February 2023, this mission-driven organization has been garnering |
| State Study Finds 220K New Homes Needed Before 2035
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A statewide study found that more than 220,000 homes must be built in the next decade to meet housing needs.
On Thursday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released the initial results of "A Home for Everyone: A Comprehensive Housing Plan for Massachusetts," developed in collaboration with the Housing |
| Greylock Federal Webinar: Winning On Your Taxes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. –Greylock Federal Credit Union is hosting an interactive webinar at 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 featuring tips to help individuals to get the most out of their tax refunds.
The webinar, which is free and open to the public, will be hosted by Mame Opoku, Black/African American Outreach Coach and Stephanie |
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