| Pittsfield Releases Draft 5-Year CDBG Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city continues its more than 50-year run as a Community Development Block Grant entitlement community with a new five-year plan.
Earlier this week, the Office of Community Development released a draft of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan to address housing and other needs with Community Development Block Grant |
| Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Raise Over $60K for Special Olympics
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper customers at 129 stores across New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire raised $50,143.72 for Special Olympics through a checkout round-up campaign in February and March. Market 32 and Price Chopper contributed an additional $10,000, bringing the total |
 | BCC Announces New Staff Members, Promotions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and two promotions.
New staff
Mary Budzn joins BCC as Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Manager. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, she earned her bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre arts from Boston University. A |
 | Retired Seniors Recognized as Champion Busy Bees in 2024
Mayor Peter Marchetti says the city is making a commitment to keep the RSVP going. With him are state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Director Lisa Torrey.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Three hundred and five retired seniors gave a total of 40,699 volunteer hours to the community in 2024 through RSVP.
On Friday, the Retired Senior |
| Greylock Federal accepting applications for new program, Greylock Wealth Ambassadors
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its new program, Greylock Wealth Ambassadors.
The 10-month program, designed as a focus and influencer group, will include up to 20 Greylock members ages 11-22, currently in middle, high school, vocational, or college. Through monthly conversations, as |
| Pittsfield to Conduct Phase Two of Water System Flushing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield will begin phase two of its spring water system flushing on Monday, April 28, following the completion of phase one. Water mains citywide will be flushed through hydrants to remove pipeline corrosion products. Flushing will occur Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 |
| @theMarket: Markets Contend With Conflicting Tariff Headlines
This week, statements from the president and his treasury secretary indicating a possible thaw in relations with China triggered a bout of FOMO among traders. Markets gained more than 6 percent for the week on a hope and a prayer. Was it justified?
On Monday, investors woke up to President Trump calling Fed Chair Jerome Powell |
| Pittsfield Man Accused of Breaking Into TD Bank ATMs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was arraigned Thursday on charges in relation to multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins of ATMs at TDB Bank.
George Bliss, 39, of West Street was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on single counts of breaking into a bank depository, larceny under $1,200 and vandalizing |
| Berkshire Arts Organizations Gets a Boost from State Funding
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mass Cultural Council has announced $3.57 million in grants for 57 performing arts centers across Massachusetts.
The announcement was made today at The Guthrie Center.
"Performing arts centers serve as cornerstones of our communities, fostering creativity, connection, and |
| Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.
Jacquelyn Sykes, who has two children in the district, asked Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities Ricardo Morales to mull safety improvements before the new school year begins in the fall.
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