| BCC to Hold Mental Health First Aid Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce and Community Education department will hold its Mental Health First Aid Training this month.
The training will be held over two days, the first session will be held Wednesday, May 21 from 4-8 p.m., and the second session will be held Wednesday, May |
| Governor Announces Funding to Enhance Transit in Berkshire County
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a portion of the over $14.8 million awarded through MassDOT's Fiscal Year 2025 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) will benefit Berkshire County.
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority was awarded funding for two fully accessible vehicles, and the South |
| Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Sparks Outrage at Council Meeting
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A proposal to ban public camping ran into pushback from residents and councilors last week.
The City Council sent a proposed ordinance that bans encampments on any street, sidewalk, park, open space, waterway, or banks of a waterway to the Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee, the Homelessness Advisory |
 | Teacher of the Month: Melinda Gowdey
Her students say Melinda Gowdey makes them feel like they're in a 'warm, fuzzy blanket.'
HINSDALE, Mass. — Kittredge Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Melinda Gowdey has been selected as the May Teacher of the Month.
The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire |
| MassWildLife: View Peregrine Falcon Cameras
Peregrine falcons are the fastest birds on Earth. They live throughout the world, including right here in Massachusetts! Several web cameras allow the public to witness falcons during breeding season.
Peregrine falcons are unique and beautiful raptors that are specially adapted to hunt birds in flight. They hunt while soaring |
 | With Taxes Paid, Berkshire Mall Owners Plan for Senior Housing
The majority of the mall will have to be demolished as the 40-year-old big box stores are not suitable because of space and condition.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Berkshire Mall owners have paid their town taxes and plan to transform the property into more than 400 units of housing.
JMJ Holdings is entering into the |
| Market 32, Price Chopper Launch Fill a Glass with Hope Campaign
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.— Market 32 and Price Chopper have partnered with the American Dairy Association North East, Garelick Farms, and local food banks to launch their annual Fill a Glass with Hope/Fill a Plate with Promise campaign.
The initiative will run from May 1 to June 30. Customers are invited to round up their change at checkout |
| Final Summary of PHS Investigation Released
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A School Committee-initiated investigation into allegations of misconduct by Pittsfield High School staff members was unable to conclude that an administrator shared a nude image with students on social media.
On Thursday, the final executive summary was released. It is focused on administrator 2, who is alleged |
 | Market 32, Price Chopper Recall Select Chicken Wraps
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper have announced a voluntary recall of specific Market 32 by Price Chopper brand pre-made Chicken Wraps due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall affects Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken, and Chicken Bacon Ranch varieties sold in the deli/food fare section, with the |
| Pittsfield Announces Street Improvement Project Schedule for May 19-23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced a schedule of street improvements to take place from May 19 through May 23.
From May 19 to May 22, crews are scheduled to apply loam and seed to Orlando Avenue, Backman Avenue, Daniels Avenue, and Jason Street. During the same period, structures on the initial section of Newell |
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