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MassHire Workforce Board Thanks Pignatelli For His Advocacy

Pignatelli was elected as state representative of the 3rd Berkshire District in 2002, serving 18 towns for 22 years. He did not run for re-election this year and Leigh Davis was elected to take the seat.

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BCC Celebrates 10 Years of Medical Coding, HIM Program

Berkshire Community College's Medical Coding and Health Information Management Program has seen around 150 graduates since its inception in 2014.

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2nd Street Second Chances Receives Mass Sheriffs Association Award

The Massachusetts Sheriffs Association honored it with the Program of the Year Award during its second annual law enforcement and corrections award ceremony on Tuesday.

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Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years

For 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.

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MCLA Alums Honored for Excellence

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recognized five alumni on Saturday who have demonstrated excellence in their professional and personal lives.

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Mayor Macksey Honored at MS Foundation Gala

Mayor Jennifer Macksey was the recipient of this year's Robert L.W. "Robin" McGraw Award, created by the MS Support Foundation to recognize exemplary citizenship and dedication to helping those within the community living with multiple sclerosis.

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Dalton Green Committee Member Receives MassRecycle Award

Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.

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Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 Years

The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini's Restaurant on Wednesday. Between fundraising and sponsorships, the organization brought in nearly $91,700 in the last year and invested about $28,000 into its programs.

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Dalton Recognizes Heroes of Deming Street Fire

The town honored six individuals on Monday for their efforts and involvement in mitigating damage from the fire.

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Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in Attendance

The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year.

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18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program Successes

Ten young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees.

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Dalton Firefighters Commended for Their Work

This donation says the firefighters are out there doing a wonderful job every day for the citizens of Dalton and neighboring communities when called upon for emergencies, Tobin said afterward.

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Pittsfield Council Amends Cannabis Ordinance, Celebrates PHS Athletes

The meeting was less than a half hour, with the most time spent on proclamations for the Pittsfield High School baseball and softball teams and a certificate of recognition to PHS student Jake Bassi.

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John Goerlach Thanked for 18 Years of Service to Lanesborough

ohn Goerlach was presented with his nameplate for the Select Board and thanked for his nearly two decades of service to the town.

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Drury High's Myers Named North Adams Teacher of the Year

The Drury High school year culminated on June 7 with an end-of-the-semester showcase, the presentation awards and the naming of this year's Marion B. Kelley Teacher of the Year.

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Former Pittsfield Mayor Honored With Housing Public Service Award

Linda Clairmont, former mayor of Pittsfield, has received the Canon Brian S. Kelley Public Service Award from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance.

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Williamstown Volunteer of the Year Speaks for the Voiceless

The winner of this year's Scarborough-Salomon-Flynt Community Service Award had some thoughts about how exclusive the town has been and is.

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Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski.

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Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Celebrates a Bustling 2023

DPI held its annual meeting at the Berkshire Museum on Thursday, touting the 17 businesses welcomed to the downtown in 2023 and six so far this year.

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Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients

The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others.

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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

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Retired Senior Volunteers Recognized 36K Hours of Service

Amy Schirmer was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for creating a weekly therapeutic art class at the George B. Crane Center to help those in recovery from substance use.

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Brien Center CEO Honored as Irish Person of the Year

Hundreds gathered in green for the 20th annual Robert "Bees" Prendergast St. Patrick's Celebration last week, honoring people doing good in the community and supporting Hillcrest Educational Centers.

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Marchetti Honors Pittsfield Athletes at City Council

Tuesday's City Council meeting began with a roar as several high school athletes were honored for their accomplishments.

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Historical Commission's Carlson Inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

Justyna Carlson, longtime member of the Historical Society and chair of the city's Historical Commission, was posthumously honored with induction by Mayor Jennifer Macksey on Tuesday, during Women's History Month.