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Pittsfield Council Adds Funding for Council Education in FY27 Budget

On the third day of budget hearings, the City Council passed all but its own budget, requesting that Mayor Peter Marchetti restore some funds to the education and training line.

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Pittsfield Raises Flag at City Hall for Pride Month

This is Berkshire Pride's 10th anniversary, something that feels "a little bit surreal" for President Michael Taylor.

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Sheffield Man Charged with Murdering Connecticut Man

Cole Bushnell of Sheffield is being charged with one count of murder.

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Pittsfield City Council Accepts Airport Funds, Honors Late PHS Teacher

The City Council last Tuesday accepted a $2.4 million federal grant for a new taxiway at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport, a project that will only require 2.5 percent support from Pittsfield.

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Pittsfield Road Work and Construction Updates: June 1- 5

The schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

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Public Memorial Planned for Jarvis Rockwell

A gathering to remember Jarvis Rockwell will be held on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at MCLA Gallery 51.

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Hoosac Valley Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2026

Valedictorian Anna Thurston and salutatorian Alexis Warner will speak at graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

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Berkshire County Student Awarded FedPoint Nursing Scholarship

Recipients each receive $5,000 each toward their nursing education

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Greylock Federal's Shred Day Takes in 5 Tons of Paper

Residents brought boxes of personal documents to BUW's parking lot in Pittsfield where VitalShred securely disposed of the materials.

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Pittsfield Council OKs Similar Water/Sewer Rate Increases

This increases scheduled accounts by about $6.50 per month and metered accounts by about $4.30 per month.

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Affordable Housing Advocates Look to Ballot Initiatives, State Legislation

While the rising price of materials and services are also responsible for this, a significant factor is the expense and delays that are required to meet stringent requirements and regulations. This impacts projects ranging from large developments to renovations by individual homeowners.

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New Mural Highlights Berkshires' Beauty in Downtown Pittsfield

The project is supported by MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative Creative Catalyst Grant.

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MCLA Awarded Funds For Early Education Center

These funds will allow MCLA to renovate its Church Street Center into a facility that provides a dedicated space for early education partners throughout North County.

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Two Pittsfield Homes Struck by Gunfire on Memorial Drive

No injuries were reported.

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BCC Renames Library 'The Ruth Edmonds Hill Library'

After conducting historical research into the namesake of the former Jonathan Edwards Library and collecting feedback from the College's internal and larger Berkshire community, BCC determined a name change was warranted.

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Springfield Man Arraigned for 'Senseless' Murder in Pittsfield

Jaynes is being held without the right to bail because he is being presented to a grand jury, and will be back in court on July 1.

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North Adams Public Schools To Destroy Special Education Records

Records will be destroyed after June 30, 2026.

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Pittsfield Rolls Out Reassignments for Morningside Students Next Year

A public hearing was held at the school on Tuesday so that community members could comment on three different options for Morningside students next year:

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County Organizations Take Diverse, Incremental Solutions to Affordable Housing

Because the housing crisis impacts people with a wide range of incomes and circumstances, the initiatives to increase the supply and affordability of homes are extremely diverse.

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Wahconah Class of 2026 Told to Embrace the Future

Wahconah Regional High School's class of 2026 reflected on their time as the first to have four years in the new building, and how they have become compassionate and caring leaders.

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State Fire Marshal Returns to Hoosac Valley to Offer Career Advice

As juniors and seniors consider their futures, Hoosac Valley High School officials strive to introduce them to various industries and accomplished professionals through the Pathways program.

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Youth for the Future: AYJ Fund Volunteers

The non-profit was founded in memory of Anna Yan Ji Arabia, who became an angel at the age of 16 after a 3 1/2-year battle with gliomatosis cerebri.

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Williamstown Fire District Dedicates New Station

The Massachusetts fire marshal came to town Saturday to congratulate the local Fire District and the taxpayers of Williamstown for the "amazing" station they have built on Main Street.

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Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield Stabbing

Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.

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Create an Ad: Hometown Tire Works

Crayons and markers in hand, fourth-grade students at Abbott Memorial School brought to life the customer-focused service and reliability of Hometown Tire Works as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

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Wahconah High Names Top Students For Class of 2026

Wahconah Regional High School has named Haze Brown and Sophie Alsmaan as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2026.

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Adams Preparing to Reissue Greylock Glen Campground RFP

The town will try again to find a campground developer for the Greylock Glen, and will be looking for input from the community as it prepares a updated request for proposals.

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VTF&W: Electric Fencing Offers Necessary Protection Against Chicken Predation

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department urges poultry owners to use electric fencing and follow other precautions to protect their birds from predation.

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Berkshire Community College Graduates Historically Large Class

The largest Berkshire Community College class in more than 10 years crossed Tanglewood's stage on Friday night.

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Friday Front Feature: A Lenox Colonial

Are you looking for a colonial-style home with a rural feel but close to the center of it all? Then this is the home for you.

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