| Pittsfield School Committee Updates Social Media Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district updated its staff use of social media and personal cell phones policy.
"We've had full cooperation with the teachers bargaining unit leadership, the [Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association,] that is the administrators, and the federation," School |
| Allendale Pines Expansion to Bring More Affordable Homes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Allendale Pines expansion will bring more affordable homes to the community.
The expansion is located at 395 Cheshire Road, bordering the Ashuwillticook Trail, and will include 22 manufactured homes. The project cost is $1.4 million and is not too far from the current mobile home community at 245 |
 | Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire Artists
Sarah Sutro's 'Blue Web' on display outside the governor's office.
BOSTON — A temporary art installation outside the governor's office on Beacon Hill features three Berkshires artists.
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the exhibit this month in partnership with Mass Cultural Council. It |
 | County's Baseball Umpires Recognize Standout Student-Athletes
ADAMS, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Baseball Umpire Association Sunday presented three scholarships to area high school student-athletes.
Pittsfield High's Jack Abel, McCann Tech's Brodie Hayden and Wahconah's James Rabuse each recieved a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of the BCBUA's 10th annual golf |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 18-22
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The following street improvements are scheduled from August 18-22:
Crack sealing is scheduled for the following locations:
Highland Avenue
Lincoln Street
Vin Hebert Boulevard
East Street (from First Street to Fourth Street)
Appleton Avenue
Dawes Avenue
Elm |
| Businesses Request $700K in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A total of $700,000 in Pittsfield Economic Development Fund monies has been requested to bring a new business to the city and expand a longtime one.
On Tuesday, the City Council referred $200,000 and $500,000 requests for Pittsfield Economic Funds, the GE funds, to the Community and Economic Development |
| Dalton Holds Community Sessions on Public Safety Building
DALTON, Mass. — Since last August, public officials said the basement of the Town Hall is inadequate to house its police station, and now the town will demonstrate why through several community outreach initiatives.
QR Code to Public Safety Facility Survey. More information at the bottom of the |
 | Burlington Store Debuts in Pittsfield on Friday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new Burlington store will open in Berkshire Crossing later this week.
During the morning ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 22, the store will present a $5,000 donation to teachers at Craneville Elementary for much-needed back-to-school supplies. Following the grand opening, the first 100 |
| Governor Signs Chapter 90 Bill
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today signed into law a new Chapter 90 bill, delivering $300 million in critical transportation and infrastructure funding to every city and town across Massachusetts.
The bill will strengthen local roads, reduce congestion, and ensure safe, reliable travel across the |
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