 | Bershire Carousel Offered to City of Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Carousel currently sits frozen in time as it waits for riders. Will operations resume under city ownership?
Councilors will soon decide.
On Tuesday, the City Council referred a conveyance and donation of property at 50 Center St. to the finance subcommittee. This is the location of the |
 | Health, Environmental Officials: Pittsfield GE Landfills Don't Pose Risk
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents continue to express concerns about PCB exposure from the former General Electric campus but health and environmental experts say there is no risk.
Last week, the council subcommittee on public health and safety received an annual update from the Environmental Protection Agency, state Department of |
| The Retired Investor: Jailhouse Stocks
Investors appear to be "dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock" ever since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. Private prison stocks have roared back to life as the deportation of immigrants becomes a reality.
Day One, according to the Trump team, the new administration will launch its promised plan to deport |
| Superior Court Briefs: Nov. 14
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cesar Lagunas, age 51, was found guilty of Rape and Intimidation of a Witness on Nov. 13 in Berkshire Superior Court.
According to the District Attorney's Office, on April 15, 2019, Lagunas raped a person and then threatened them with blackmail if they reported the rape.
"The survivor |
 | Early Educators Learn Power of Play at MAAEYC Conference
Association President Cheryl Hovey and board members Gregg Millien and Kim Bennett at Taconic High School. This is the second year the conference has been held in Berkshire County.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 200 early childhood professionals gathered at Taconic High School on Monday for the Massachusetts |
| Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further Notice
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As drought conditions spread across Massachusetts and the wildfire risk continues to grow, the City of Pittsfield is prohibiting any outdoor fires at least until further notice.
"Historically low rainfall, bright and breezy weather, and bone-dry fuel sources mean that any outdoor fire will quickly |
| Pittsfield Announces Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Pavement Repair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that a section of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail north of Crane Avenue will be closed for pavement repair on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15.
There will be no access to the trail from the Crane Ave trailhead while this work is underway.
While the trailhead will |
 | Dalton Select Board Delays Special Election Decision
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board on Tuesday voted to delay any action on setting a special election to fill its vacant seat until the town confirms that proper legal procedures were followed.
The board was shown a citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election and an election timeline |
 | Pittsfield Veteran Turns 102
Mayor Marchetti presents Salatino with a proclamation recognizing his service and contribution to the community. Salatino will turn 102 on Nov. 27.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city resident and veteran was recognized this week as he closes in on his 102 birthday this month.
On Tuesday, Anthony "Tony" Salatino |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society To Collect Oral Histories
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society concludes its year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" with two events that honor the journey that led to the novel's discovery.
"Billy Budd, Sailor" was discovered |
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