Berkshire County Arc Awarded $250K for its New Pittsfield Home

10:36AM / Tuesday, March 03, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc (BCArc) was awarded $250,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank to help offset the cost of building a home in Pittsfield for four men with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

"This new home will enrich the lives of four men who need an accessible and supportive place to live," said Maryann Hyatt, BCArc president and CEO. "The list is long for individuals waiting for a residential program like this, and BCArc is pleased it can continue to expand and provide these opportunities."

BCArc runs 44 residential programs in Western Massachusetts – from Berkshire County to the Pioneer Valley, supporting individuals with intellectual/development disabilities and brain injuries, along with numerous other programs to support the population.

In addition, the Agency employs individuals with disabilities to run a bottle and can recycling center (The Green Redeem) and a fulfillment operation (Speedy Fulfillment). The Agency has 850 staff members and supports more than 1,000 people and their families.

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Extra Dalton Water Seats Stuck on Beacon Hill

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:21PM / Tuesday, March 03, 2026

DALTON, Mass.— The proposed amendment to the Fire District's Charter, which would expand the Board of Water Commissioners from three to five members, is still under state review.

With election season approaching, District Treasurer/Clerk Melanie Roucoulet said she has received several questions and concerns about when the Board of Water Commissioners will expand from three to five members.

During elections last May, voters approved a citizen's petition to change the board to five members in an effort to reduce the risk of Open Meeting Law violations. The change increases the number of members to have a quorum.

According to state Rep. Leigh Davis' office, the bill was passed to be engrossed in the House and is currently within the Senate Rules Committee, Roucoulet said.

State Sen. Paul Marks' office has written a letter to the committee asking for the bill to be released so it can continue through the legislative process. However, as of yet, there isn't an estimated timeline, Roucoulet said.

She said she was informed it could take up to two years.

Prudential Committee Chair Daniel Filiault explained that one challenge with the amendment is that it alters the charter, requiring a legal review to ensure it has the proper language .

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