Berkshire Workforce Welcomes Board Members

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Monique Blake and Kimberly Kelly were both appointed to the board.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. Mayor Linda Tyer, the chief elected official for the federally mandated Berkshire Workforce Board, has appointed four leaders to the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board.

The Appointees are:

Monique Blake, Human Resources Director at Miraval Berkshires
Kimberly Kelly, Director, Community Services at Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.
Michele Sweet, Director, Talent Acquisition at Berkshire Health Systems
Paula Euber, Area Director of Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

This business-led board serves the 32 communities in Berkshire County by identifying the needs of the local job market; leveraging resources; overseeing the MassHire Career Center; implementing college/career readiness programming; and directing workforce programs in the region.

Board Members are volunteers and serve for 2-year terms.

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Three Taken to Hospital After Pittsfield Shooting

iBerkshires Staff10:29PM / Sunday, August 16, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday evening after a shooting near the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue, police said.

According to a news release from Pittsfield Police, it received multiple 911 calls at 6:43 p.m. reporting a shooting at the location.

"PPD officers responded to the area and located evidence of a shooting, including shell casings," the release read.

Three people were taken to Berkshire Medical Center, police said. The interesection was temporarily closed while police investigated.

Pittsfield Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call 413-448-9700. Information also can be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).

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