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Pittsfield Releases First Cultural Plan

Arts are in the genetic makeup of Pittsfield, and now the city has a formal plan to support creatives and restore civic pride.

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Adams Community Bank Forms Treasury Management Department

Adams Community Bank has formed a new Treasury Management Department.

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Construct Marks 'Strong' Fiscal Year, Remembers Late President

Supporting more than 1,750 Southern Berkshire households last year, Construct credits the work of many hands.

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Pittsfield Street Work Scheduled July 21-25

City Hall has released a list of street improvements that are scheduled to be undertaken from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25.

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BRTA Conducting Customer Survey

We invite anyone or any agency to participate in this survey to provide feedback about the BRTA and transit in the Berkshires.

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Great Barrington Celebrates Unveiling of Du Bois Sculpture

The town celebrated the unveiling of the W.E.B Du Bois monument at Mason Library on Saturday with speakers, singers, dancers and ice cream.

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Berkshire Flyer Passenger Service Suspended

WNYT reported this week that service would be suspended until January.

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Man Drowned in Becket Quarry

A man drowned Friday in Becket Quarry; his remains were recovered on Saturday.

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New Exhibit Looks to Past, Future at Jacob's Pillow

With the opening of the new Doris Duke Theatre last week, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is using its new space to host exhibits that explore the festival's past and look to its future.

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Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff Members, Promotions

Berkshire Community College has added two new staff members and made two promotions.

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NAMI Berkshires Holds Youth Mental Wellness Fair

NAMI Berkshire County held its first ever Youth Mental Health Wellness Fair on July 12 at the Common, in conjunction with Roots Risings' Pittsfield Farmers Market.

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Wahconah Park Grandstand Staged for Demolition

After a quarter century of hosting baseball fans, demolition is planned for the Wahconah Park grandstand to make way for the ballpark's future.

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Governor Names New Massachusetts Environmental Police Colonel

John Monaghan brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience to the Environmental Police

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Dalton Wants Berkshire Concrete's Unauthorized Dig Site Fully Covered

Officials from the Select Board and Planning Board agree that parcel No. 105-16 should be fully mitigated.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic Simmons Cottage

Are you looking for a charming cottage to spend your days in? Then this is the house for you.

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MassDOT Schedules Work on MassPike

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be performing overnight and daytime milling, paving, bridge repair, and bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound.

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Dalton Select Board Moving Back to Town Hall

After four years, a pandemic, and renovations to Town Hall, the Select Board is meeting again in the Callahan Room on a trial basis.

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Freeman Center Welcomes New Board Members

The Elizabeth Freeman Center has welcomed Myla Franklin, Laurie Gallagher, Chris MacBeth and Tess Sorrentino to its board of directors.

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54th Infantry Mural Will Be Permanent in Pittsfield's Durant Park

A mural honoring Black city residents who fought in the Civil War will be a permanent fixture at Durant Park.

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Adams Code Enforcement Officer Has to Doff One of Many Hats

The town has a code enforcement officer but at the expense of shorting itself on Board of Health members.

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St. Joseph's Polish Picnic Set Sunday

The annual St. Joseph's Polish Picnic will be serving up thousands of pierogies and gallons of kapusta this Sunday.

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Bidwell Museum Holding Roadshow Summer Fundraiser

The Bidwell House Museum announced the details of its annual summer fundraising party to be held on Friday, July 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Museum.

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Pittsfield Sues PathogenX for Repayment of GE Funds

The city is suing a medical waste company for repayment of GE Economic Development funds.

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Pittsfield Rally Wages 'Good Trouble' Against Trump Administration

Community members made "good trouble" at Park Square on Thursday in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Training for Public Safety Officials

Fire, police, and emergency medical professionals in Berkshire County are invited to a hands-on training on lithium-ion battery fire response hosted by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority.

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Berkshire Habitat ReStore Closing Its Doors

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced last week that it will closing the ReStore on Hubbard Avenue at the end of August because it is no longer profitable.

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Beatles Benefit Concert for AYJ Fund

Octopus Garden will perform a benefit concert of Beatles music for the AYJ Fund.

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Weekend Outlook: Picnics & Beach Parties

Check out some of the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including live music, dance parties, train rides, and more.

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Springfield Diocese Names New Assistant Director of Development

Wilbraham resident Christine Peyman has been named the new assistant director of development for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield.

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Dalton Board Sets Salary Range for Town Manager Position

As the town moves forward in its search for a new town manager, the Select Board voted to increase its salary range for the position.

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