| State Invests in Berkshire County Youth Employment and Skills Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has allocated funding to support youth employment in Berkshire County through the YouthWorks program.
As part of the more than $22 million awarded statewide, Berkshire Training and Employment Inc. (BTE Inc.) will receive $584,200 to engage 111 young |
 | Pittsfield Council Preliminarily OKs School Budget
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council kicked off budget season on Wednesday with a preliminary approval of the Pittsfield Public Schools' $86 million spending plan.
The $86,450,361 budget for fiscal year 2026 includes an $18 million city contribution and more than $68 million of anticipated Chapter 70 funding. It is a $3,765,084 |
| The Retired Investor: Pope Leo and the Business of the Vatican
As Pope Leo takes control, the church's financial health will be high on his agenda. The Holy See, which is the governing body of the Vatican, is also the business arm of the Catholic Church.
The Vatican is audited by the Office of the Auditor General, which was established in 2014 by Pope Francis. In addition, the Council |
 | Tamarind Heads to Host Cooking Demo and Tasting at Guido's Fresh Marketplace
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Tamarind Heads will conduct in-store cooking demonstrations and tastings of their BBQ sauces at Guido's Fresh Marketplace on Saturday, May 24.
Chef James Giberson will prepare samples featuring the sauces, which are made with tamarind and five other ingredients. Attendees can meet the chef, learn |
 | Co-op Bank's William Street Branch Appoint Branch Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Co-operative Bank announced the appointment of Tyler Dewey as Assistant Vice President, Branch Officer of its William Street location.
Dewey brings with him a track record of sales performance, team leadership, and customer relationship management across the banking and retail sectors. |
| Pittsfield Rotary Club Honors John F. McLaughlin III with Paul Harris Award
PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Rotary Club has announced John F. McLaughlin, III as the recipient of the Paul Harris Award.
Established in 1976, the annual award recognizes a club member for notable achievements and contributions.
McLaughlin became a member of the Rotary Club in January 1998. He is currently serving his second |
 | Nonprofit Leaders Recognized for Service to Berkshire County
Associate Director McCaela Donovan, left, and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires founder Liana Toscanini open the award ceremony.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seven nonprofit leaders, described as "the best of who we are," have been recognized for their drive to make the Berkshires a better place.
The |
| Traffic Detour in Effect on Valentine Road
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to underground utility work, including the replacement of a water line, Valentine Road, from West Street to Lakeway Drive, will be closed to thru traffic.
A detour for thru traffic is in place for the duration of this project which is expected to be completed in the early fall.
Drivers |
 | Pittsfield's Pecks Road Bridge Opens
The old bridge was demolished last year and the new one completed within six months. The span had been limited to one lane for five years.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After nearly a year of full closure, the Peck's Road bridge is back online.
On Tuesday, the city announced on social media that the $1,689,000 |
| Fire Officials Warn Against Dangerous Laptop Fire Social Media 'Challenge'
STOW, Mass. — State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts fire chiefs are cautioning against a social media "challenge" that encourages inserting conductive objects into laptop computer ports. This action can lead to short circuits, increased temperatures, smoke, sparks, or fire, potentially causing |
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