 | Letter: I Chose Pittsfield, and I Chose Cam Cunningham
To the Editor:
I could spend hours telling you about Cam Cunningham and why he is exactly what this city needs for a Ward 2 councilor. But by now, you likely came to the same conclusion.
If not, I'm not here to persuade you, because I am confident that if you and the residents of ward 2 truly want to make an educated and |
| Ready to "Fall Back?" When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms
STOW, Mass. — With the end of Daylight Savings Time just around the corner, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks.
"Working smoke and CO alarms are your family’s first line |
 | Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Halloween
The streets are alive with ghosts, zombies, skeletons, and more.
Many houses throughout the county are showing their Halloween spirit by decorating their homes. We asked for submissions so trick-or-treaters can check out these spooky home when they're out on Halloween.
A skeleton creeps out of the ground on Kittredge Road in |
 | Column: What the Shutdown Means for Berkshire County Residents
Across Berkshire County, the federal government shutdown is creating growing concern among residents who depend on essential programs for food, heat, and stability. While the impact may seem distant to some, it is being felt acutely by low-income families, seniors, and individuals who are already struggling with high costs of |
 | Co-op Bank Announces Leadership Promotions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the promotions of Dana Robb and Ray E. Smith to Senior Vice President positions.
Dana Robb has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Retail Banking & Operations, bringing more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He is |
 | BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that the final plans are in place for opening of a new entry and exit for its Medical Arts Complex (MAC) and the city's plans for reopening North Street in front of Berkshire Medical Center.
The new MAC lot entry and exit, which provides access from the new city |
 | Pittsfield Licensing Board Puts Heat on Chili's
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In January, the Licensing Board will decide if it should start the six-month timer for Chili's to sell its liquor license before it is revoked.
The restaurant closed abruptly in August 2024 and has been looking for a buyer for over a year. Representatives have come before the board a few times with |
 | Flying Cloud STEAM Challenge Night Brings Science to Schoolchildren
Boyd BioMedical shows how different materials appear at 100x magnification.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Children and their families were able to learn from a range of science experiments last week night from Flying Clouds annual STEAM Challenge Night.
Flying Cloud, an organization that offers programs in the arts and science, |
| The Retired Investor: The Never-Ending Story of Rising Beef Prices
Beef is no longer a grocery staple. It is becoming a luxury commodity, priced out of most consumers' everyday budgets. The average price of ground beef is now $6.30 per pound. Steaks are averaging $12.22 per pound. Ranchers want to keep it that way, but the president begs to differ.
In total, beef prices are hitting record |
| Pittsfield Community Mourns Death of Taconic Student
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district and city are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old Taconic High School student who was found fatally shot on Sunday.
It has been widely reported that the victim was Brodie Slonski, 17, who was in Taconic's metal fabrication program. The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office has |
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