| Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, Jan. 17, Laquan M. Johnson, 29, of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and seven charges connected to the April 4 killing of Stephan Curley.
The Honorable Judge Agostini of Berkshire Superior Court sentenced Johnson to 12 to 15 years in state prison. The sentence exceeds sentencing |
 | Pittsfield First-Responders Recognized for Lifesaving Efforts on Infant
Chief Thomas Sammons congratulates one of the EMTs who responded to the emergency involving an infant last fall.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Multiple first responders were recognized for performing lifesaving measures on an infant in November.
Tuesday's City Council meeting began with Lifesaving Awards to three |
| Pittsfield Man Charged With Carjacking
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A Pittsfield man has been charged with carjacking following an incident Thursday in the Target parking lot at the Berkshire Mall.
Police say Earl N. Kirchner, 64, was arrested at the scene and also faces charges of assault and battery and assault and battery on a police |
 | Marchetti's First State of City Speech Points to Successes, Challenges
This was Mayor Peter Marchetti's first State of the City address in his four-year term.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti invited residents to join "One Pittsfield" during his first State of the City address on Thursday.
He used the slogan during his campaign and continue to as a term of |
| The Retired Investor: Economic Growth Versus Government Efficiency
We grew up with tales of $500 toilet seats and bridges to nowhere when describing the abuses of government spending. In a few days, Americans will get our first taste of what it will mean to make our government efficient once again.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not an official government department. That |
| Reimagine Dunham Mall Calls for Public Art
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Organizers of Reimagine Dunham Mall announced two calls for public art and a project update on Spring 2025 installations to support the use and beautification of Dunham Mall.
Reimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business, recreation, pedestrian networks, and parking accessibility for residents and |
| PCTV Welcomes New Digital Navigator To Empower Community
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV) announced the hiring of Samuel Pascual, who will serve as the organization's new Digital Navigator.
His role is a one-year, grant-funded position designed to promote digital equity through community media centers. In this role, Pascual will help bridge the digital divide |
 | Pittsfield Toter System Reducing Waste, Increasing Recycling
Mayor Peter Marchetti acknowledges the 'bumpy ride' in establishing the trash system but the numbers are proof it's working.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new toter system has significantly reduced trash and doubled recycling.
Pittsfield now throws away about 1,024 tons of trash per month, down from 1,388 tons, and |
 | Car Shears Utility Pole Closing Pittsfield's West Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A portion of West Street is closed after a sport utility vehicle hit and broke a utility pole Wednesday morning.
Crews are currently working to clean up the area. The pole was broken into multiple pieces, some still attached to the wires.
There are no known injuries at the time and the area is not believed to |
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