| Lever and BIC Awarded Climatetech Startup Grants from MassCEC
BOSTON — Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced $1.4 million in funding for 12 organizations through its Innovation Ecosystem Program, which provides critical funding to support Massachusetts’ growing network of climatetech Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs). These grants will empower ESOs to expand |
| BCC to Host Berkshire State of Work Summit on June 18
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday, June 18 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The event, presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning |
| Fired Dalton Chief Files Lawsuit Against District
DALTON, Mass. — Christian Tobin, who was terminated as chief of the Fire Department, wants his position back along with damages in a lawsuit filed against the Fire District and its officials.
The case was filed with Berkshire Superior Court on May 14 by attorney Elizabeth Quigley, on behalf of Tobin, who is alleging a |
 | Dalton Public Safety Officials Emphasize Safe Driving
Sayers Auto Wrecking furnished two vehicles to stage the crash at Wahconah.
DALTON, Mass. — With graduation and prom season upon us, the Fire Department wants to remind people to drive safely and make good choices.
Last Friday, personnel from the Dalton and Windsor fire departments collaborated |
 | K&M Bowling Opens Mini-Golf Course in Pittsfield
The Mathes family and Mayor Peter Marchetti cut the ribbon on the new mini-golf course on Saturday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's only bowling alley now has the city's only miniature golf.
K&M Bowling and Family Fun Center cut the ribbon on an 18-hole pirate-themed course on Saturday. The Mathes |
| Concerns Over Screen Time Prompts Parent Presentation
DALTON, Mass. — Concerns about the effects of digital devices and social media on children has prompted one local parent to bring awareness to her community.
Amanda Baumann gave a presentation on the harmful effects of screen usage on kids last week at St. Agnes' Academy. She has a 5-year-old attending the |
| Housatonic Valley Association Joins International Conservation Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) has been selected for the Salazar Center for North American Conservation’s Peregrine Accelerator for Conservation Impact 2025 cohort.
This international program aims to enhance the impact of strategies addressing biodiversity loss, ecological |
| Pittsfield Begins Review of $226M Budget for Fiscal 2026
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On the second night of fiscal year 2026 budget hearings, the City Council preliminarily approved 11 departmental budgets in 40 minutes.
Conversation on Thursday began with a discussion about employee raises. Mayor Peter Marchetti explained that everyone's raises are different, but his, based on the |
| Pittsfield's $226M Budget Mostly Personnel, Expenses, Debt Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti said the $226 million fiscal year 2026 budget is mostly personnel, expenses, and debt services.
The total for city and school personnel is $110.6 million, health insurance is $33 million, the retirement contribution is $18 million, and debt service is $19.8 million. This represents $181.7 |
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