 | Marchetti Details Housing Efforts in State of City Address
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Upcoming housing projects aim to bring new life into underutilized properties and improve neighborhoods.
Mayor Peter Marchetti's first State of the City address emphasized housing, one of the greatest struggles Pittsfield and the nation face.
He outlined the administration's efforts to find |
 | Volunteers Build Community During MLK Day of Service
Rachel Melendez Mabee, speaker at BCC's opening breakfast, says her great-grandmother's journey through racism and injustice sets the tone for the work still ahead.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Despite a snowstorm that filled the Berkshires with nearly 8 inches of snow, community members turned out for a |
 | Helping Hands in Pittsfield on MLK Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There were four volunteer initiatives for the Berkshire Community College Day of Service: crafting Valentine's Day cards for Hillcrest residents, office organization with Western Mass Labor Action, cleaning the Harvest Table (a local food pantry and meal site), and sorting clothing and toy donations with the Gladys |
 | Letter: Dalton Must Be Allowed to Vote
To the Editor:
On Jan. 18, a Friday evening, the Select Board was advised of a date error on the instructions only for the mail-in ballots for the Feb. 3 election.
On Saturday, Jan. 19 (after being advised by the town manager on Friday evening), Dalton Town Clerk Heather Hunt with the assistance of Patti Mele-Nichols — and at |
| Dalton Candidates Talk Fire District, Green Initiatives
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton voters will choose from four candidates at the Feb. 3 special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat.
The four candidates on the ballot, Robert Collins, Rich Haley, Levi Renderer, and Patrick Carsell appeared at a forum Wednesday night to highlight their perspectives on |
| Berkshire Athenaeum Launches Reader Leaders Program for Teens and Kids
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum has announced its new "Reader Leaders" program, inviting teens aged 14-18 to volunteer as reading mentors for children aged 5-8. This initiative pairs youth to read together, fostering literacy and leadership skills.
A mandatory training session for teen mentors will take place on |
 | Downtown Pittsfield Cigarette Butt Containers Help Beautify Corridor
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cigarette waste recycling boxes have contributed to the beautification of North Street.
In the fall, TerraCycle containers were installed between the intersection of Maplewood Avenue and the Berkshire Family YMCA. This was done by Downtown Pittsfield Inc. with funding from Downtown Blooms and support from |
 | Berkshire Bach Society Hosts Exploration of Bach's Spirituality
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) will present the third event in its quarterly BBS Portals series, Bach and God: Troubling Voices, featuring musicologist Michael Marissen.
The program will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon's Rock in |
| Pittsfield Considering Nonprofit for School Investigation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council and School Committee will consider a children's advocacy nonprofit to audit the Pittsfield Public Schools.
On Tuesday, the council supported a petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren requesting to schedule a joint meeting to receive a presentation from Jetta Bernier, executive director |
| Westfield State Study Makes Local EMS Recommendations
Emergency responders participate in a drill in 2018. A study done in a Westfield State University course offered recommendations for stabilizing and sharing EMS services.
DALTON, Mass. — A research project of Westfield State University made several recommendations to enhance emergency medical services within |
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