 | Berkshire County Arc Hires New Risk Management Specialist
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amber Steele has been hired as Berkshire County Arc's (BCArc) Risk Management Specialist.
This is a new position at the Agency that will focus on the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities who BCArc supports, and BCArc staff. The position will support all the programs across |
 | Annual 'Striking Out Cancer' Event to be Held in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 5th Annual "Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires" event, featuring an all-day baseball game and women's softball, is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at Clapp Park in Pittsfield.
The event will run from approximately 9:00 AM
Participation is open to individuals of high school age and up. A |
 | Pittsfield Now Sisters With Cape Coast, Ghana
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The city has a new sister: Cape Coast, Ghana.
On Thursday, Mayor Peter Marchetti and Metropolitan Chief Executive George Justice Arthur, of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, made it official with a signing ceremony. The two leaders hope to honor the past and build the future through |
 | Kirvin Park Staged for 'Significant' Ecological Restoration
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Kirvin Memorial Park is staged for "significant" floodplain and habitat restoration beginning in the fall.
The city, in collaboration with the Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees and General Electric Co., is working to enhance the natural resources of the Housatonic River Watershed. |
| The Retired Investor: Regional conflicts present buying opportunities
Death and destruction are not something that anyone wishes for, but all too often, conflict has occurred frequently over the past years. Historical evidence suggests that in regional disputes markets typically recover within a few days or weeks.
Does that mean the financial market participants are uncaring or callous? Not at all. |
| Bel Air Dam Removal and Traffic Control Plan Update
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) have been working with SumCo Eco-Contracting to develop the traffic control plan for the Bel Air Dam removal project.
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Wahconah Street during construction, although there will |
| Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and More
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more.
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article.
Editor's Pick
Community Day
Mass MoCA, North |
| NAACP, Women of Color Giving Circle Scholarships
PITTSFIELD, Mass. NAACP Berkshire County and the Women of Color Giving Circle awarded students attending a 4-year program scholarships of $1,000 for the first two years. Students attending a Community College or Trade School receive $500.
Thelonious Adams-BCC- Manufacturing Technician
Audrey Allard -University |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Present Revolutionary Music
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present a program of historic songs of the American Revolution on June 25, beginning at 5:30 pm.
The program by award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Tickets are $15 BCHS member and $20 non-members and can be purchased by using |
 | MassDOT Plans Replacement of South St. Bridges
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The state will replace two structurally unsound bridges on South Street in a couple of years, possibly resulting in a brief closure of the main route.
Last week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation held a 25 percent design hearing for the $18.5 million project. It will replace deteriorating |
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