BerkshireWorks Plans Events in Honor of Veterans

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — BerkshireWorks Career Center will be offering a number of special events in honor of Veterans during the month of November.

All workshops, classes and events are free of charge and held at the Career Center, unless otherwise noted. The schedule is as follows:

* Monday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop   

* Friday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.: NAMI Veterans Expo (at the Crowne Plaza)

* Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.: Interviewing Workshop  

* Friday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.: On-the-Job Training Workshop


* Monday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.: Dress for Success Workshop

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Job Fair for Vets

BerkshireWorks partners with a number of community organizations including Soldier On and veteran agencies such as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans Chapter 165, as well as the various Veteran Service Officers (VSO) throughout Western Massachusetts.

David Nash, who served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1990, is now the head of the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program at BerkshireWorks.

This position is probably one of the most important I have ever held," he said. "Being able to provide a variety of assistance to veterans looking for work or to those who find themselves in dire need. It is being part of the brotherhood of veterans and being able to lend a hand when a brother/sister needs it most.”

For more information about the Veterans Assistance program at BerkshireWorks or to register for any of the workshops offered, please call David Nash at 413-499-2220 ext. 211, email him at dnash@detma.org or visit www.berkshireworks.org.

 

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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