 | Chili's Grill & Bar Closes in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The casual dining restaurant chain Chili's is pulling up stakes at its Hubbard Avenue location.
On Tuesday afternoon, there were moving trucks outside the location, as first reported by Pittsfield Community Television on its Facebook page, and a call to the location was answered by an employee who |
 | Park Square Maple Couldn't Weather Summer Storms
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — One of Park Square's trees wasn't able to weather the summer storms.
A large limb from a 32-foot sugar maple in the park fell next to the fountain area over the weekend. Caution tape and traffic barrels now surround the aftermath.
If it cannot be saved, it will likely be |
| Pittsfield Awarded Clean Water Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust's (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $60,492,784 in new low-interest loans and grants at its meeting on August 7, 2024.
Pittsfield was awarded a $445,104 Lead Service Line Planning Grant
The Trust, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department |
 | Pittsfield Nonprofit Asks for Building Permit Forgiveness
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Westside Legends would like a helping hand from the city in the form of fee forgiveness for an upcoming condo project.
The City Council will return from its summer break on Tuesday. Among the nearly 40-item agenda is a petition from the nonprofit requesting a waiver of all building permit fees for |
 | Dalton's Orchard Road Reconstruction Pushed to 2025
DALTON, Mass. — The reconstruction of Orchard Road is now projected to take place next year.
The last estimate for construction was overly optimistic because, at the time, it was unclear how long obtaining the two easements would take, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said.
Louise Frankenberg, the owner of |
| BCC's EMT Training Course Fills Need in Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) reports that of the 13 students who completed its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, nine took the required psychomotor test, and all nine passed the exam.
Once they pass the written exam, they will be ready for immediate employment as EMTs in Berkshire |
| Super Explains Changes in Pittsfield Schools' Central Office
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a new school year looming, Superintendent Joseph Curtis has explained staffing changes in the central office.
The fiscal year 2025 budget said goodbye to the deputy superintendent and director of curriculum positions. Last month, the district's former special education director Jennifer Stokes was |
 | Third Splash Pad Proposed for Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is poised to have three splash pads.
Before the Conservation Commission is a notice of intent application from the city for a 700-square-foot, circular concrete splash pad at Durant Park. At the applicant's request, it was continued last week.
Full cost estimates have not been completed but |
| MassDOT: 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery Applications Open
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding the public that eligible vehicle owners have two weeks left to submit applications for the 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery at myRMV Online Service Center.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
The |
| MassWildlife: FAQs About Rattlesnakes
In honor of World Snake Day on July 16, MassWildlife posted a video filmed by our State Herpetologist of a timber rattlesnake displaying its name-sake behavior of rattling the end of its tail. This video prompted many questions from Massachusetts residents about these fascinating snakes. It's clear from the popularity of the post |
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