BCC Offers Virtual Advanced Beginner Computer Training Course

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce Department is offering a virtual advanced beginner computer training course starting Monday, Feb. 24 and concluding Wednesday, April 2, 2025. 
 
Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. The course will be taught in English, with Spanish language support. 
 
Ten grant-funded scholarships are available for eligible students. To register, email workforce@berkshirecc.edu or call (413) 236-2115.  
 
Designed for those looking to expand upon basic computer skills, the course provides an in-depth exploration of core Microsoft Office applications, enabling participants to build proficiency in tools essential for personal and professional productivity. The curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on experience and includes lessons on OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.  
 
By the end of the course, learners will be well-equipped to manage complex tasks, collaborate efficiently, and apply Microsoft Office tools to real-world scenarios.  
 
 

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Police, Civilian Injured in Hinsdale Shooting

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
HINSDALE, Mass. — Two police officers were injured and a civilian is in critical condition after a shooting late Wednesday morning not far from the police station. 
 
The civilian was taken to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield; the officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries from what police describe as an isolated incident that poses no threat to the public. 
 
The Cheshire Police Department indicated the injured officers were Police Chief Shawn Boyne and Sgt. Dom Crupi in a post on Facebook stating "Our thoughts are with the Chief and Sergeant from Hinsdale and hoping for a speedy recovery."
 
The investigation is being led by the State Police assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, which, in a press release just after 2 p.m., reported that around 11 a.m., an "isolated incident involving an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hinsdale, Massachusetts." 
 
"Two police officers were shot and sustained nonlife threatening injuries. One civilian was shot and is in critical condition," the DA's office wrote.  "There is no threat to public safety."
 
The office will provide updates as additional information becomes available. 
 
The Berkshire Eagle reported at least 10 State Police cruisers were parked Wednesday morning along Off South Street Ext., a dead-end side street with three homes.
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