| Casella Transfer Station Open for Residential Drop-Off
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Casella Transfer Station at 500 Hubbard Avenue will open for residential drop-off for Pittsfield residents on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with limited capacity as construction continues on the facility.
Starting Dec. 18, residents can purchase a sticker to drop off trash and recycling. Stickers are valid through Dec. |
| ServiceNet Hosts Warming Center at The Pearl
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Housing advocates are considering how to get people off the streets as temperatures drop.
At the beginning of the month, ServiceNet soft opened a warming center at its shelter behind First United Methodist Church. The Pearl opened earlier this year and has a waitlist for one of its 40 beds.
"That |
| The Retired Investor: The Future of Weight Loss
More than 40 percent of Americans are now classified as obese while 75 percent of adults are either overweight or obese. A new group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists have come on the scene to help in the battle to lose weight. Are they as good as we think?
You may have heard about them or some of their brand names like |
 | Artist Barter Swap
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — WANDER announced its upcoming Artist Barter Party, taking place on Dec. 9, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its community space, located at 34 Depot Street, Suite 101.
This event invites local artists, creators, and business owners to bring their hand-crafted goods, artwork, |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks Feature BEAT Update
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for their final Green Drinks presentation of 2024, where BEAT staff will talk about the organization's work of this past year and explore what comes next as the new year approaches.
The virtual gathering will take place by Zoom on |
| BMC Recognized for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, has achieved a 5-Star Rating for clinical excellence from Healthgrades.
BMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2025.
"The outstanding orthopaedic team at |
| MassDOT Releases Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Final Report
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the release of the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study final report.
The Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study examined the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, |
| Dalton Public Safety Group Split on Grant Funds
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Advisory Committee is split on how to proceed in obtaining grant funding.
During a meeting in November, some members suggested forming a subcommittee to work with the grant writer in identifying and pursuing grant funding sources.
However, other members expressed |
 | Dalton Fire District Voters Approve Purchase of Ambulance
DALTON, Mass. — During the special meeting on Tuesday, Fire District voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs.
Approximately 27 voters attended the meeting at the Stationary Factory, which lasted less than 10 minutes.
The only article on |
| Berkshire High Schools Release Statement on Fan Behavior at Athletic Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County superintendents, principals, and athletic directors have released a statement addressing fan behavior and sportsmanship at high school athletic contests.
Ahead of the Winter Sports Season, all Berkshire County superintendents and principals met to discuss concerns regarding conduct at |
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