| Superior Court Briefs: March 21
Earehart Arraigned on 2 Counts of Rape
On March 18 James Earehart, age 55 of Indiana, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court.
The Defendant was arraigned on two counts of Rape stemming from a June 16, 2022, offense.The alleged rape occurred at a camp located at 53 Brookside Road, Great |
 | Red Tee Tournament Brings Together Women in Support of Girls and Women
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As the world celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the Red Tee Tournament Committee celebrates the announcement of the third annual all women's golf event.
"This is not your father's or grandfather's golf tournament. It's a great day to focus on |
| Pittsfield Board Advances Short-Term Rental Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has established an accessory dwelling unit ordinance and now, will tackle short-term rentals.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board supported a zoning amendment that allows short-term rentals and provides operational regulations. It will advance to the City Council with the board as |
 | Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation Supports Youth Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation, following its 11th Annual Beer Tasting event on March 8, distributed $1,000 checks to 11 youth house league basketball organizations in Berkshire County.
The foundation allocated $11,000 to youth sports, with each of the 11 basketball organizations receiving |
 | Co-op Bank Promotes Senior Vice President
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the promotion of Jennifer L. Parsons to Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
In her new elevated role, she will lead all aspects of the Bank's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, professional |
 | Greylock Federal to participate in Lift Up Homeownership Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union has been approved to participate in the Lift Up Homeownership program, a special purpose credit program offered by Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBank Boston) to provide financial assistance to people of color purchasing their first home.
Through Lift Up Homeownership, |
 | Dalton Student to Plant Trees in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A prospective marine biology student will plant 20 trees in the city as part of a school project.
Wahconah Regional High School junior Brodie Kelly-Smith is doing a research project on recent fires across the state. To complete the project, Kelly-Smith had to take the initiative to address the issues and he chose |
 | Pittsfielders Protest 'Median Safety' Rule at Park Square
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Passion was high at Park Square on Tuesday as several dozen community members protested a proposed ordinance that would ban "loitering" in medians.
Mayor Peter Marchetti is asking that the council approve the "Median Safety and Pedestrian Regulation in Public Roadways" ordinance |
 | Zion Lutheran Church to Host German Dinner in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zion Lutheran Church will host a German community dinner on Friday, March 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The menu will feature goulash with egg noodles and red cabbage, and chocolate cherry cake for dessert.
Tickets are $20 per person and $12 for children 12 and under. Take-out will be |
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