BCC's Education Department to Hold Virtual Information Session

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Education Department will hold a virtual information session on Monday, March 7 at 6 pm.

The free one-hour session provides an opportunity for prospective students to meet education faculty members, ask questions and get started on a cost-effective, intellectually challenging pathway to teaching.

The session includes a program overview of various early childhood and elementary education programs offered at BCC; a brief summary of grant opportunities; admissions and financial aid tips; and a Q&A session with faculty and current education students.

To register for the event, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/openhouse and scroll to Program Information Sessions. Click on the registration link to sign up for the session, which will be held via Zoom.

Education programs at BCC include:

Early Childhood Education Associate in the Arts Degree: A strong foundation for students planning to earn a bachelor's degree.
Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree: Designed for students who choose to immediately enter the workforce.
Early Childhood Education Introductory Certificate: The first pathway for future teachers, readying students to apply for teacher qualification.
Early Childhood Education Intermediate Certificate: The next step after the Introductory Certificate, designed for students seeking a lead teacher qualification.
Elementary Education Associate in the Arts Degree: A program that lays the groundwork for students to become well-rounded, competent educators, with a strong foundation in liberal arts.

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Lt. Gov. Driscoll, State Officials Break Ground on Pittsfield Rail Improvements

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Thursday, October 29, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— State officials ceremoniously broke ground on rail infrastructure improvements as the train passed on Thursday.

They also celebrated the now permanent Berkshire Flyer and strides towards a passenger train connecting western, central, and eastern Massachusetts.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said everyone benefits when there are more ways to get around, particularly on rail.

"And because work like this isn't just about train service. We know it's going to help support our local businesses and bring families and loved ones together for the holidays and support our tourism industry. Certainly, strengthening the connections between Massachusetts and Berkshire County, from Berkshire all the way to the Cape," she said at the CSX Pittsfield Yard on East Street.

"This is the before. I can't wait to see the after. And with continued investments and partnership, we're going to make that happen."

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail and Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger explained that the groundbreaking marks an important milestone for improving existing services, but it's also a "down payment on the future West East Rail."

Several years ago, the state worked with CSX to establish a framework for piloting the Berkshire Flyer service seasonally on weekends between Pittsfield, Albany, and New York City. As part of that negotiation, a long-term agreement would depend on MassDOT contributing to infrastructure improvements to build corridor capacity and reduce potential for rail congestion.

After assessing the service’s performance and partnering with CSX to identify needed infrastructure investments to enable a permanent service, two projects were identified:

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