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.
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.
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.
Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Linda Clairmont, former mayor of Pittsfield, has received the Canon Brian S. Kelley Public Service Award from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.